Focused, One-on-One
Low Back PainPhysical Therapy
No Medication. No Painful Injections.
Get back to doing the things you love without pain and discomfort in your back. Discover the root cause of your pain and eliminate it at the source with the help of our expert Doctors of Physical Therapy.
Our Treatment Method
How We Treat Low Back Pain
Every visit at our clinic will be entirely one-on-one with one of our certified Doctors of Physical Therapy. You always get the expert treatment and care throughout the entire session. After your evaluation, we determine the actual cause of your low back pain and establish a treatment plan to reduce or completely remove the pain. This is typically done through strengthening of vital, misunderstood muscles and rounding out your body’s functions. We never use medication or painful shots to treat your pain.
The Science Behind Our Treatment
The lumbar spine is a complex system that is made of 5 large body Vertebrae. Low back discs are larger than anywhere else in the body because they are designed to absorb compression. There is often dysfunction in the lumbar spine that can be related to either the disc, facet joints, central/lateral foramen (area where nerves run) or the muscular/ligamentous system. Our therapists will used detailed biomechanical assessment to determine the source or root cause of your pain to return you to your activities faster.
Research has demonstrated that getting care for low back pain within 16 days leads to improved outcomes and decreased cost to the patient.
Lower Lumbar Extension for Low Back Pain
Struggling with lower back pain? It could be a result of weakened multifidus muscles in your lumbar spine. A simple yet effective exercise we advocate for is the Lower Lumbar Extension, affectionately known as the “Baby Twerk” here at The Physical Therapy Effect. Join Mark, one of our physical therapists, as he demonstrates how to perform this exercise in our informative video.
Work with an expert doctor
Understanding the Causes of Back Pain
If you’re experiencing back pain, this video aims to shed light on the potential reasons behind it and provide helpful suggestions. However, for the most effective resolution of back pain, it’s recommended to schedule a consultation with your physical therapist for personalized guidance and treatment.
How Hip Extension Is Related to the Lower Back
Proper hip extension is crucial for maintaining lower back health, as limited hip mobility can lead to discomfort. Understanding body mechanics during activities like walking is essential, as excessive forces from limited hip extension can strain the lower back over time. Incorporating hip extension exercises, like the kneeling hip extension stretch, into your routine can help alleviate lower back pain and prevent issues.
Effective Techniques To Relieve Low Back Pain
Are you struggling with low back pain? Mckenzie’s extension and side bend exercises may help recenter your discs and alleviate symptoms.
Manual Therapy
How We Achieve A Better Diagnosis with Less Discomfort
What is manual therapy? Manual therapy is a method physical therapy that involves the therapist feeling exactly how your body reacts to specific movement and exercises. A lot of pain and discomfort comes from lack of mobility or a small range of motion. Through simple movements and exercises, we're able to get your body used to these motions again, reducing or completely removing your pain.
Manual therapy includes a detailed biomechanical assessment. This means that your therapist will watch and feel how you move in order to make the most accurate diagnosis possible. This leads to faster recovery times and improved outcomes.
Benefits of Manual Therapy
More accurate diagnoses and understanding of pain
Less discomfort and pain during treatment
Therapist can feel where there is tension and mobility issues
Don't wait weeks
No Wait Times, We Can Schedule You Sooner
Your pain isn't waiting, so you shouldn't have to either.
We have a team of dedicated, experienced Physical Therapists standing by to help. Reach out to our team and get an appointment scheduled as quickly as you can fit it in your schedule.
The Best Of The Best
Meet the Team
Learn more about the expert physical therapists and team members that you'll work with at our clinic. Every physical therapy session will be one-on-one with a Licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Dr. Mark Shulman
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), COMT, CSCS
Owner
Dr. Allison McKay
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Pelvic Rehab Practitioner Certification (PRPC)
Dr. Hannah Willms
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Dr. Jana Tokunaga
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Dr. Sarah Mendenhall
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Rachel Berger
Office Manager
Modern equipment
State-of-the-Art Office
We’ve been serving patient for over 6 years. Our offices feature top-of-the-line equipment to get you the results you expect.
