Michigan Spine & Pain

Mt. Pleasant, Gaylord, & West Bloomfield, MI

Schedule Your Appointment Today

1-800-586-7992

Mt. Pleasant, MI – 989-772-1609
Gaylord, MI – 989-705-BACK (2225)
West Bloomfield, MI – 248-851-PAIN (7246)

Menu
  • Home
  • About
    • Why Michigan Spine & Pain
    • Our Mission
    • Testimonials
    • Close
  • Physicians & Staff
    • Dr. Marvin Bleiberg
    • Dr. Herman Ruiz
    • Michael J. Barrett, DC, FIAMA
    • Stuart A. Firsten, DC
    • Amy McDonald, MSPT
    • Close
  • Real Pain, Real Solutions
    • Diagnosis
      • Spinal Stenosis
      • Herniated Disc / Bulging Disc / Protruding Disc
      • Cervical / Neck Pain
      • Degenerative Disc Disease
      • Fibromyalgia
      • Headaches
      • Hip Pain
      • Low Back Pain
      • Knee Pain
    • Treatment
      • Comprehensive Multi Specialty Pain Relief
      • Chiropractic Treatment
      • Physical Therapy
      • Interventional Procedures
      • Acupuncture
      • Cold Laser Therapy
      • HydraFacial
      • Patient Care
      • Technology
    • Close
  • Resources and Forms
  • Blog
  • Locations
    • Gaylord
    • West Bloomfield
    • Mt. Pleasant
    • Close
  • Contact

Physical Therapy

Recovery after knee surgery

Physical Therapy lets you get moving again.

It is easy, when you are in pain, to avoid movement. But, with the help of physical therapy, we can teach you how to move efficiently, in ways that are less painful. Movement of joints and exercise in general are significant contributors to overall pain reduction. In the past, particularly for back pain, patients were advised to “go to bed”. Now we know that excessive bed rest is counterproductive. More movement is the key to more pain relief.

Physical Therapy is effective as a component of treatment for:

  • Arthritis (Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis)
  • Back pain (chronic and acute)
  • Headaches (chronic and acute)
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Hip Pain
  • Knee Pain
  • Leg Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Post-surgical Treatment
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Sports Injuries
  • TMJ

Physical Therapy Goals: Physical therapy should help restore joint movement, increase flexibility, decrease pain and teach you how to move in ways that minimize pain. In addition, you should learn exercises that you can do in our office and at home that will help you with stability and increased strength as well as endurance.

Physical therapy is part of a multi-part treatment plan that can include visits with your doctor, medication, chiropractic care and psychological counseling.

Physical Therapy Treatments include services that are both passive (treatments that are administered to you) and active (therapy that you have to participate in like exercise and stretching):

  • Exercise instruction, whether weight bearing or light cardiovascular exercise, provides an individualized plan for rehabilitation and restoration of function as well as instruction on avoiding postures that cause pain.
  • Heat and Cold Therapy can alleviate swelling and remediate acute pain.
  • K-Laser (cold laser) therapy is useful for increasing blood flow and loosening tight muscles.
  • Massage applies gentle or firm pressure to sore areas, restoring flexibility and increasing blood flow to affected areas.
  • Manipulation of joints and bones can loosen tight tissues surrounding joints and reduce pain, in addition to improving flexibility.
  • Stretching exercise demonstration and instruction utilizing bands, machines, and just your body to increase flexibility and decrease pain is one of the most effective components of physical therapy.
  • TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) increases blood flow to painful areas and short circuits pain transmission.
  • Ultrasound therapy techniques may be effective in reducing pain and muscle tension.

Categories

  • Automobile Accidents
  • Back Pain
  • Back Surgery
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Diseases That Cause Pain
  • Elbow Pain
  • Feature
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Fitness and Exercise
  • Foot and Ankle Pain
  • Golf Injury
  • Headaches
  • Healthy Living
  • Hip Pain
  • Knee Pain
  • Migraines
  • News
  • Patient Experience
  • Physiatrist
  • Pregnancy
  • shoulder pain
  • Treatments for pain
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
    • Comprehensive Multi Specialty Pain Relief
    • Interventional Procedures
    • Patient Care
    • Technology
    • Physical Therapy
    • Cold Laser Therapy
    • Chiropractic Treatment
    • Acupuncture

Dr. Marvin Bleiberg

Real People, Real Relief

Getting you back to your active life: that is the philosophy that Michigan Spine & Pain follows. Read more.

Real Relief

  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Herniated / Bulging / Protruding Disc
  • Cervical / Neck Pain
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Headaches
  • Hip Pain
  • Low Back Pain
  • Knee Pain
  • Fibromyalgia
  • view all

Real Solutions

  • Pain Relief
  • Interventional Procedures
  • Chiropractic Treatment
  • Physical Therapy
  • Acupuncture
  • Patient Care
  • Technology
  • view all
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Locations

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
2480 W. Campus Dr., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Gaylord, Michigan
5059 Old 27 South, Gaylord, MI 49735

West Bloomfield, Michigan
6079 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Privacy Policy

Our Sister Company

Copyright © 2023 Michigan Spine & Pain