We offer our patients a wide
variety of therapeutic services 

We offer our patients a wide variety of therapeutic services We welcome all patients and referrals including worker's compensation, PIP, and QUALIS claims. Our staff is committed to getting you authorized, or reauthorized, quickly. Read about the various therapeutic services we offer to our patients.

Alternative Back Care Physical Therapy focuses on patient education, preventative techniques and a safe and effective progression of treatment. Our patients are taught to be self-reliant with pain management skills.

The Full Circle Approach

Manual Orthopedic Therapy featuring “The Leveling Technique”

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJ), Back Pain and Injuries

Migraines, Headaches and Neck Pain

Worker’s Compensation Injuries and Work Conditioning

Personal Injury: Motor Vehicle Accidents or Personal Injury Protection
Other Services

Massage Therapy

The Full Circle Approach

The full circle approach is a four step philosophy of care. Our philosophy of care begins with an accurate diagnosis of the source of pain/symptoms. Once we have established a cause<>effect relationship we begin with professional manual alignment in conjunction with teaching patients self mobilization and alignment techniques to become proficient in reducing or resolving pain/symptoms as needed throughout there day. Being able to maintain proper alignment of affected areas will promote healing of the joint structures. With this approach we see consistent resolution of pain. Follow the link to find out more about our Full Circle Approach. 

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Manual Orthopedic Therapy featuring
“The Leveling Technique”

Like the physical therapy clinic, the exercise room is always clean and the equipment always operational. The exercise room offers the top of the line in equipment from LifeFitness, while also providing an assortment of cardio machines, with no overcrowding. At ABC we offer patients a low-cost fitness membership after they have discharged from therapy services, while also providing knowledgeable staff in the exercise room to create an effective bridge to after-rehab programs! Return to top 

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJ), Back Pain and Injuries

We have discovered that low back pain is synonymous with sacroiliac joint dysfunction. This is certainly not a mainstream practice or belief. Including the sacroiliac joint with low back treatment has been the consistent piece of the puzzle not considered with any low back pain diagnosis. Discs, SIJ is simply not diagnosis and not treated. The problem with ignoring the most important joint complex of the back is that traditional therapeutic exercises for back pain is that they aggravate the SIJ complex.

There is always a reason for pain. You have to be able to find it, that is you need to establish a cause<>effect relationship. The leveling technique is ideal and superior to accomplish this differential diagnosis.

Once the SIJ dysfunction has been identified, then it will change the way you approach resolution of back pain. We treat backs as joints, we treat the source of back pain. Return to top 

Migraines, Headaches and Neck Pain

The Leveling Technique was originally developed to treat SIJ and low back pain, but has also been extremely successful in attaining complete resolution of migraines and headaches. Relief is usually achieved within the first visit, with additional visits for self management education to prevent reoccurrences. Return to top 

Worker’s Compensation Injuries and Work Conditioning

Alternative Back Care treats those who have suffered from on-the-job injuries. We will work directly with your primary care provider and case managers to get you back to work as safely and quickly as possible. After an evaluation with a therapist we will design a plan of care and set goals, in relation to the specific job demands. We provide assistance and ongoing communication in working with your attorney and insurance company to expedite your care for your least out-of-pocket expense. Our staff is knowledgeable about these special cases; we can assist with the necessary paperwork and help coordinate your care.

Back pain is the #1 cause of lost work time. Any injury can diminish a patient’s quality of life and pain does affect patients physically and emotionally. We work with the patient to coordinate their care to avoid unnecessary lapses or delays in treatment. This will allow us to work towards a safe and timely return to work.

Work conditioning is a rehabilitation approach designed to accelerate a patient's return to work. Programs are customized to optimally prepare an injured worker for the specific physical demands of a particular job. Most workers are treated one to two hours per day, three to five times a week, for two to four weeks.Return to top 

Personal Injury: Motor Vehicle Accidents or Personal Injury Protection

Alternative Back Care Physical Therapy also treats MVA and PIP claims.

With proper identification of symptoms we can help minimize costs of other expensive treatments or diagnostic tools. In our clinic the common finding is that with those who cannot attain resolution have not been properly diagnosed. We work with you and your MVA or PIP to provide quality and efficient service. Return to top 

Other Services

Although we specialize in back and neck pain, we treat a variety of orthopedic problems.

Pre/Post Operative Rehabilitation: We utilize standard hip, knee and shoulder protocols to treat all operative procedures that require rehabilitation.

Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunctions: Many symptoms of TMJ are caused from cervical facet dysfunctions which can be treated with our Leveling Technique or mobilization of TMJ.

Chronic Pain & Fibromyagia: We believe “there is always a reason for pain,” if we can find it, we can fix it.

Sport Rehabilitation & Conditioning: We have experience in many typical sport related injuries and will work with you to get you back into the game as quickly and safely as possible.

Gait Analysis: Difficulties with exercise programs that involve walking and running can benefit from a gait analysis. Forces work from the ground up and in many instances, inexpensive orthotics can provide a huge relief.

Balance Training & Benign Positional Vertigo (BPV): Many balance deficits are attributed to deficient lower extremity strength, neuropathies and poor coordination and we have a variety of exercises and techniques to address this issues. We also provide specialty treatment for those diagnosis with BPV.

Senior Strengthening & Fall Prevention: Geriatric physical therapy covers a wide area of issues concerning people as they go through normal adult aging. There are many conditions that affect people, as they grow older including arthritis, osteoporosis, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, hip and joint replacement, balance disorders, incontinence and more.Return to top 

Massage Therapy

Massage puts back what life takes out of you! There are many benefits to massage therapy, whether integrated into a rehabilitation program or used alone, massage therapy promotes: pain reduction, general relaxation and stress reduction, muscular relaxation, functional separation of muscle and connective tissue, deactivation of trigger points, increased energy, greater range of motion and flexibility, improved circulation. We offer:

Swedish Massage: highlights relaxation and stress reduction.

Therapeutic Bodywork: Utilizes Swedish massage techniques with deeper, more specific soft tissue work incorporating joint mobilization and facilitated stretching to promote postural changes and pain relief.

Medical or "Muscle Specific" Massages: People may prefer "medical" or "muscle specific" massage for particular problems such as neck pain, headaches, backaches, etc. These massages are usually deep tissue (deep pressure) with joint movements and trigger point (sore spot) attention given to particular areas associated with your specific condition. Massage and Physical Therapy in conjunction with each other can accelerate the rate of progress for recovery.Return to top 

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