WillYourBackHurtWhenYouGetOlder?
If you think that growing older automatically leads to back pain, here’s some great news; it doesn’t! Many people suffer from pain, yet, they still believe their aches and pains are a natural part of aging. They’re not. Back pain is primarily caused by four main factors: • Spinal muscle weakness • Poor muscle or joint movement • Poor posture • Lack of spinal or pelvic muscle coordination Treating the Cause of Your Back Pain The goal of our SPINE program is to find the root cause of your pain and correct it, not just treat the symptoms. By treating the root cause of the pain, you can achieve faster, long-lasting results. We provide the most advanced and effective treatments to each of our patients in a caring, friendly environment. Our highly trainedandskilledphysical therapistsuseproven hands-on therapy techniques to help people of all ages become free of pain and get back to the activities they enjoy. If your back pain prevents you from standing for long periods, bending down to pick up objects, or getting up and down from the floor to play with your children or grandchildren it’s time to come to Physical Therapy and restore your quality of life.
Knowing the Right Expert to Help You PhysicalTherapistsaremedicalmusculoskeletal specialists, meaning we are the experts when it comes to the movement of the body and how the muscles, joints and skeletal structure work with one another. Effective physical therapy experts recognize that the best treatments are not modalities that depend solely on ultrasound, cold or heat therapy, but rather a skilled hands-on approach to examination and treatment. Studies have
proven that manual therapy and specific exercises produce better and faster results than traditional exercise based therapy. If you are suffering with back pain or know someone who is, call us today to discover how we can finally help you become pain free and get back to the activities you enjoy. After all, you’re as young as you feel!
Practice News Spotlight
Staff Spotlight
Julie Laferty, PTA Julie Laferty, PTA received her Associate Degree in Applied Science/Physical Therapy Assistant from Kellogg Community College in May 2017. She was awarded the “Outstanding Clinical Student” award in her class.
Julie has clinical experience in sports medicine therapy and orthopedic rehabilitation and truly enjoys helping people reach the very best of their ability through physical therapy. Julie is currently in a training program for the Gyrotonic Method® which is used here at Oakland Physical Therapy, P.C. Outside of physical therapy Julie loves spending time with her family and friends doing any outdoor activity near the lakes or mountains. Julie especially has a passion for riding horses and loves to share her passion through volunteering to help people with disabilities to have the ability to ride horses.
In January our Director & Physical Therapist Kristie Kava, Office Manager Ashley Ferrara and Receptionist Amanda Roberts attended the Breakthrough Physical Therapy Marketing Bootcamp! KristiereceivedanExcellenceAward inrecognitionofheraccomplishments withinBPTMandhercontinuedpursuitofexcellence in theKillerMarketing and All Star Program! Congratulations Kristie!
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