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Spine Institute
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
1500 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Suite 401B
Glendale, CA 91206
Ph: (818) 863-4444






Spine - Cervical
Spine - General
Spine - Lumbar
Spine - Thoracic

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I've been having problems with chronic neck and shoulder pain. My doctor wants me to see a physical therapist. I'm thinking there must be people like me already in a group that I could join and save money. How do I find such a group?

The goal of conservative care such as physical therapy (PT) is to reduce your symptoms and increase your function. You want to be able to meet the physical workload and daily activities required each day.

A specific exercise program is often needed at first. Such a program takes into account the underlying problem as well as your general health. For the fastest rate of recovery and to avoid making a problem worse instead of better, safe, prescriptive exercise is best.

The PT understand the effects of different types of exercise. The same is true for how much exercise and the intensity of each exercise needed for each specific problem.

Once you get past the first step, then a group program or even just a home program may be the best next step. Your therapist can help you find the right group or activity for your individual situation.


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