Progressive Spine Center
Back injuries represent a problem of epidemic proportions in America. In fact, approximately 80% of all Americans will suffer at least one occurrence of low back pain in their lifetimes. To relieve this pain, many of us turn to a chiropractor or a medical doctor for help. But most conventional back pain treatments simply do not work very well. They provide only short-term relief and address the symptoms, not the cause of the problem.
At Progressive Spine Center, we take a different approach. We treat the cause of neck and back pain—spinal instability—using an effective plan that strengthens the muscles that help support the spine to decrease pain and improve function. Our evidence-based programs get patients the long-term relief they need.
Here’s how we achieve lasting results:
* We perform a thorough analysis of the condition of the spine in order to tailor our proven treatment regimen to meet your specific needs.
* We use physical therapy stretches and exercises selectively, to strengthen the muscles that stabilize the spine.
* We address and correct poor posture, using advanced technology to accurately measure patients’ spinal range of motion and strength.
* We teach ergonomic principles so patients learn to prevent and reverse spinal deterioration.
* We provide routine follow-up care to ensure patients are preventing the return of neck and pain.
Our full spectrum of services includes:
* Physical Therapy
-Pain Relief
-Manual Therapy
-Functional Restoration
-Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
-Balance Restoration
-Post Surgical Rehabilitation
* Spine Stabilization
* Industrial Medicine
-Work Rehabilitation
-Back Care
-Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE)
-Post Offer Employment Testing (POET)
Doctor’s Wellness Center
To provide Progressive patients with access to wellness programs that reduce health risks through nutrition counseling and improve patient condition through exercise, Progressive Physical Therapy has partnered with Doctors Wellness Center.
Doctors Wellness Center, located in the Midlands of South Carolina, was created to provide patients with a clinically-based wellness facility that emphasizes prevention, early intervention and physician-directed care in a state of the art facility. Providing cardiovascular analysis and metabolic testing, obesity and weight management, and diabetes management, in addition to personal and corporate wellness and nutrition programs, Doctors Wellness Center is your partner for overall health and fitness.
With a multidisciplinary team of experts including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, exercise physiologists, and registered dietitians, Doctors Wellness Center and Progressive Physical Therapy patients can get the guidance they need to maximize their wellness for life.
To learn more about Doctors Wellness Center, please visit DrsWellnessCenter.com.
Sports Injury?
We aren’t like other rehab clinics. At Progressive SPORTS, we’re specialists in sports and occupational therapy. We combine the science of movement with a no-limits dedication to greatness. Using advanced, time-tested methods, we design rehabilitation programs that are scientifically and bio-mechanically sound so you know you’re getting results.
Whether you’re trying to get back onto the field after an injury, or you’re hoping to take your game to the next level—our professional sports therapists can create a program that works for you. At Progressive SPORTS, we know how important it is for you to accomplish your goals because we’ve been there before. We’re athletes training and rehabilitating athletes, and we know what it’s like to return to sports after suffering from serious injuries. We know what it’s like to compete hard and to have to be the best. That’s why we’re committed to helping you get the results you’re looking for.
If you’re struggling to perform the activities of daily life (dressing, bathing, grooming, cooking, and cleaning) independently, the occupational therapists at Progressive SPORTS can help. At our cutting-edge facility, we treat work and sports-related injuries to the hand and upper extremities. We begin by performing a personalized evaluation of your condition, and then we tailor a therapy program to meet your needs. Whether you’re suffering from carpal tunnel, tendonitis, or a fracture—we can create a treatment plan that restores your functionality and your independence.
Our complete line of services includes:
-Pain Relief
-Manual Therapy-Functional Restoration
-Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
-Balance Restoration
-Post Surgical Rehabilitation
-Injury Recovery
-Hand Therapy
-Pain Control
-Edema Management
-Injury Recovery
-Pain Relief
-Manual Therapy
-Physical Therapy
-Post Surgical Rehabilitation
-Strength Training
-Conditioning
Trigger Point Dry Needling
Trigger Point Dry Needling
Trigger point dry needling is a physical therapy treatment technique used to address painful limitations caused by both active and latent trigger points. Trigger point dry needling in conjunction with manual physical therapy, therapeutic exercise and other skilled physical therapy interventions has shown to be successful in accelerating treatment of numerous musculoskeletal pathologies.
Trigger point dry needling requires highly specialized training. Few medical professionals are trained in the evaluation and treatment of trigger points. Trigger point dry needling can be very effective in treating pain of a myofascial (chronic pain) origin. Dry needling has been the difference maker in many patients’ conditions and is an option to consider for the relief of pain.
What conditions can be treated?
- Muscle tightness
- Sports injuries
- Neck and back pain
- Headaches/migraines related to tension and neuromuscular pain within the cervical spine
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Hamstring problems
- Pain related symptoms that have not resolved through traditional treatment methods
How does trigger point dry needling work?
Trigger Point Dry Needling is thought to work by disrupting a reflex arc of contracted tissue to allow improved blood flow and healing to the area, as well as stimulating biochemical changes. Dry needling utilizes a very thin filament needle. The needle is inserted into the trigger point and a local twitch response is ideally elicited. This twitch response is an involuntary contraction of the muscle that allows the muscle to relax. The needle used is similar to an acupuncture needle, but is not considered acupuncture and is based on Western physiologic approaches. Electrical stimulation with heat can also be applied to the needle to elicit these twitches to help the muscle relax.
What are trigger points?
Trigger points are extremely irritated contraction knots found in tight bands of muscles. They are a common cause of pain and muscle tightness and can affect the local area of pain. Trigger points can refer to parts of the body, which can all effect strength, flexibility, and coordination of muscles.
What does Dry Needling feel like?
The filament needle used is not like a hypodermic needle you would see at a doctor’s office. A filament needle is very thin, solid, and flexible, where as a hypodermic needle is relatively thicker, hollow and has a blade tip. The filament pushes through the skin; it does not cut through the skin like a hypodermic needle would. The filament needles’ properties lend themselves to a much more comfortable entry. Once the needle enters the trigger point, the patient will feel the muscle “Grab”, twitch and then release. After the dry needling treatment, immediate improvement can be noted. However, soreness is usually accompanied, which can last on average 1-2 days, followed by relief of symptoms.
When can I get started?
Progressive Physical therapy is offering Trigger Point Dry Needling treatment in our offices where the Physical Therapist is a certified TDN. As of April 2009 the offices are limited, but expect other regions of South Carolina to have certified TDN Therapists in the near future.
Current Locations:
Progressive Spine Center
PT Hampton Street
PT Northwoods
PT Beaufort
PT Bluffton
PT Strand
PT Florence
Orthotics
Feet are the major weight-bearing part of the body and foot pain is a common ailment. The foot contains 26 bones, up to 2 sesamoid bones, and many small structures which support and balance the weight of the entire body. Walking puts up to 1.5 times one’s body weight on the foot, and humans walk an average of 1,000 miles per year.
Foot pain is not normal and should not be ignored. These problems can affect the functioning of other parts of the body, including the hips, knees, and back. These are foot-related problems that may be related to biomechanical issues.
Orthotics are prescribed to:
- Provide support
- Reduce the symptoms associated with many foot related problems
- Provide better positioning
- Relieve pressure on a certain area of the foot
- Accommodate foot deformity
- Improve the overall biomechanical function of the foot and lower extremity
At Progressive Physical Therapy’s Northeast Office, Deborah Pitts, DPT is fitting patients for custom foot orthoses as part of a treatment regimen. For those who are interested in Orthotics, an appointment should be made at this office. During your visit the therapist will make a cast of your foot, which is then sent to Sole Supports for approval and for your orthotics to be made. Turn around time is usually 10-14 days.
Patients are given some options, such as the color of the suede, color of the cushion, thickness, etc. Once the orthotics are in, the patient will be contacted to come back in to pick them up and for a fitting. At this time, the therapist can make any adjustments needed. Patients will also be given a shoe shopping guide for use with their orthotics along with general instructions.
For more information and scheduling options please contact PT Northeast.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy helps patients regain skills and movements that are necessary to function independently. At Progressive SPORTS, if you’re struggling to perform the activities of daily life (dressing, bathing, grooming, cooking, and cleaning) independently, we can help.
At our cutting-edge facility, our skilled occupational therapists specialize in injuries to the hand and upper extremities. We begin by performing a personalized evaluation of your condition, and then we tailor a therapy program to meet your needs. Using a variety of modalities, hands-on treatment methods, and therapeutic exercises, we help patients increase function and live more independently.
Our occupational therapists and certified hand therapists are experts in treating acute injuries, caused by work or sports-related incidents. We have helped rehabilitate patients with crush injuries, fractures, tendon / nerve / muscle trauma, tendonitis, amputations, and repetitive stress injuries like carpal tunnel, tennis / golfer’s elbow, trigger finger, and DeQuervain’s Syndrome.
Whether you’re suffering from carpal tunnel, tendonitis, or a fracture—we can create a therapy plan that restores your functionality and your independence.
About Us
http://pptaccess.com/
The Leader In Innovative Therapies
The three companies in the Progressive family—Progressive Physical Therapy, Progressive SPORTS, and Progressive Spine Center—offer therapy services throughout the state of South Carolina. At all of our centers, we combine the best of time-tested methods with the latest revolutionary techniques to provide our patients with the most innovative care out there. No matter what your situation is, whether you’ve been hurt at home, at work, or at play, we can help you find relief for your pain.
The Progressive Way
We commit to:
- Providing the best in advanced therapeutic care
- Giving each patient the personal attention he or she deserves
- Creating an environment that’s conducive for patients’ rapid recovery
- Employing professional, friendly, and courteous staff at all our centers
- Maintaining consistent communication with patients’ physician
- Ensuring our patients’ privacy at the center and corporate level
Find Us
Progressive Physical Therapy serves you in South Carolina with 21 convenient centers throughout South Carolina. We have locations from Upstate South Carolina in Greenville, all the way to the Lowcountry in Charleston. We have 10 clinics located in the Midlands alone! For addresses and phone numbers to these locations please visit http://pptaccess.com/locations/. Our corporate office is located with our Progressive Spine Center in Columbia, SC.
- Berea
- Congaree
- Simpsonville
- Columbia East
- Doctors Wellness Center
- Forest Acres
- Hampton Street
- North Aiken
- North East
- Progressive Spine Center
- Progressive Sports
- Sumter
- West Columbia
- Beaufort
- Bluffton
- Charleston West
- Mount Pleasant
- Northwoods
- Summerville
- Myrtle Beach
- Florence