Spinal Dysfunction Program

At NPTS, we believe that educating patients about their spines is key to successful recovery and prevention of re-injury later. We are realistic and know that no one can use perfect postures all of the time, but improving some postures will result in drastic improvements in perceived discomfort and a decline in repetitive neck and back strain.

Neck and Back

Neck and back related pain and dysfunction can be very limiting and frustrating. We treat many spine conditions:

• Mechanical pain—facet dysfunction
• Myositis—muscle inflammation or spasm
• Arthritis
• Stenosis
• Strain/sprain—muscle/ligament
• Discogenic/derangement
• Postural dysfunction
• Radiculopathy
• Fibromyalgia
• Post-operative spine treatment
• Laminectomy
• Discectomy
• Spinal fusion
• Anterior cervical fusion

We take an all encompassing approach in treating spine dysfunctions starting with a complete evaluation. Therapies and education are a combination of:

• Dynamic Lumbar/Cervical Stabilization and Core Stabilization*
• Repetitive movement exercises and the McKenzie approach**
• Soft Tissue Mobilization
• Muscle energy
• Strain-counter strain
• Trigger point release
• Joint Mobilization
• Mobilization with Movement
• Segmental Facet Mobilization
• Posture re-education
• Functional training to protect the spine from daily hazards of lifting, reaching, pushing/pulling
• Flexibility and strengthening exercises
• Taping and Bio-feedback for neuromuscular re-education
• Aquatic therapy
• Return to work training and work conditioningPost operative therapy.