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Inside
the spine:
The spinal column is made up of five sections
and consists of 33 bones known as the vertebrae.
Get an inside look of the spine you won't
find anywhere else!
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Exercise / Physical Therapy
Your physician may prescribe
some form of exercise or physical therapy for you. Northern California
Spine Institute offers on-site physical therapy headed by Certified
Physical Therapist, Bruce Meneken. Bruce has over 30 years of experience
and has specialized his practice to focus on spine rehabilitation.The
therapist will provide you with an independent means to manage
or, when possible alleviate pain, and help you return to as
active a lifestyle as possible. They will also educate you
on how to prevent future injury.
The Physical Therapy Process
The Physical Therapist
performs a complete and thorough physical evaluation to assess
your level of conditioning as well as nerve, muscle and joint
function. The therapist will also evaluate posture, strength,
flexibility and endurance. From this evaluation, an individualized
treatment plan will be developed, working toward mutually
agreed upon goals.
Treatments utilized by the Physical
Therapist may include modalities such as therapeutic ultrasound,
hot packs, cold packs, electrical stimulation, and traction.
The therapist may also perform some hands-on treatment such
as soft tissue or joint mobilization. Exercise also has a
major role in Physical Therapy at the Spine Program.
The therapist will instruct you in stretching, strengthening,
and self-management strategies and will provide an individualized
home program so you can learn to manage your problems by yourself.
This will help prevent further injury to your back or neck.
In addition, the therapists are trained in performing
work site evaluations and job site analysis. From this, the
therapist can develop a treatment program specific to your
work related injury or illness. This work conditioning/work
hardening program is designed to help you get back to work
and remain healthy and productive. All of the therapists are
committed to exercise for long-term success of any therapeutic
intervention.
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