Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Lack of magnesium can increase pain. A few examples are fibromyalgia, migraines, muscle cramps and chronic low back pain. The recommended dose for women is 320mg and 400mg for men.

Laser therapy activates tissue at the cellular level to stimulate healing. In addition stimulation of nerves will decrease the firing of pain receptors resulting in less pain. You can refer to the article section or the laser web site for specific research. Or just call our office.

Post operative outpatient physical therapy can last between 1-3 months depending on the outcome of surgery, pain  level, and physical condition. Our primary concern is to restore normal range of motion and reduce pain by using certain modalities and therapeutic exercises. This will restore strength and the ability to walk normally.

You can always ask your doctor for a prescription for physical therapy. That will be necessary for your insurance to pay for your treatments.

You can always ask your doctor for a prescription for physical therapy. That will be necessary for your insurance to pay for your treatment.

Yes. If you are being told that surgery is your only alternative it would be well worth the time to try another facility. Physical Therapy centers can operate very differently and vary in their approach and treatment. For example, we use many hands on techniques along with treatments that fit our patients particular pain needs. We have also found that sometimes the diagnosis is incorrect. We recently had a patient who was diagnosed with a rotator cuff issue. After a thorough evaluation with our therapist, he found that the pain was actually from a cervical nerve impingement. We then notified their doctor with the findings and treated accordingly.

Yes. If you are being told that surgery is your only alternative it would be well worth the time to try another facility. Physical Therapy centers can operate very differently and vary in their approach and treatment. For example, we use many hands on techniques along with treatments that fit our patients particular pain needs. We have also found that sometimes the diagnosis is incorrect. We recently had a patient who was diagnosed with a rotator cuff issue. After a thorough evaluation with our therapist, he found that the pain was actually from a cervical nerve impingement. We then notified their doctor with the findings and treated accordingly.

The ASTYM System has been used in clinics by rehabilitation professionals since 1996. Thomas L. Sevier, MD, guided the clinical, scientific and outcomes research used to develop the System and document its remarkable effectiveness.

Our physical therapist would begin with an initial evaluation to determine the cause and remedy of your pain. We use cutting edge technology to reduce pain. A few examples are the low level laser, and our ATM unit. You can read more about these on our website. An important factor is the one on one care that you will experience at our facility.

• Resolve tough cases, even in chronic situations
• Keep patients in their work, sport, or activity
• Predict results based on an extensive outcomes database
• Enhance your success by helping your patients succeed

• It demonstrates success when other approaches have failed.
• It often decreases the need for surgical intervention.
• It provides maximum results with a minimum number of treatments.
• It had high patient compliance.
• It often enables patients to stay on their job or stay in their sport.
• It is supported by scientific research, substantial clinical experience and an extensive outcomes database.

Tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon. Anti-inflammatory medication is often prescribed for this condition.  Or you may try over-the-counter medication such as Advil, Motrin, or Asprin. Chronic tendonitis however could turn to tendonosis, which is a degeneration of the tendon. With tendonosis there isn't an inflammatory condition,therefore anti-inflammatory medication would not be effective. ASTYM, and laser treatments would benefit tendonosis.