Advance Physical Therapy Inc

Advance Physical Therapy Inc Locally owned and operated in Burien, Washington since 2001. We utilize cutting edge rehabilitation MDT, CMP, Cert. Self-pay patients are welcome.

Locally owned and operated in Burien, Washington since 2001 by Brad Bentley, DPT, OCS, CSCS, Cert. ASTYM Advance Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation provides individualized high quality care for our patients using extensive manual therapy, specific therapeutic exercises, patient education, cutting edge Musculoskeletal (MSK) Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging (RUSI), and various modalities such as interferential electrical stimulation (IFC or TENS), cold packs, and therapeutic ultrasound. We have a positive and friendly staff in a professional clinical environment. We tailor your plan of care specifically to your individual needs to optimize recovery and healing. Advance Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation accepts most Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) insurance plans, Medicare, auto accident, and worker compensation insurance.

03/28/2025
Maxximus RexIn Memoriam1/18/2012 - 3/11/2025After 13 years as our resident therapy cat, Maxximus Rex passed away in his ...
03/17/2025

Maxximus Rex

In Memoriam
1/18/2012 - 3/11/2025

After 13 years as our resident therapy cat, Maxximus Rex passed away in his sleep this last Tuesday. He was our little buddy and brought both a calming and fun presence to the clinic. He was a joy to staff and patients alike. Even the postman and UPS driver eventually got some pets in! Whether it be playing with his catnip filled banana, sleeping on the copier (lending himself repeatedly to the old “copy cat” dad joke), making the rounds to inspect patients’ shoes/bags, or guarding the front door and being an official greeter Maxx always made everyone’s day better. He was the best. We will miss him.

Most people can walk or run without about putting much thought into it. If there are muscle imbalances, poor training ha...
07/10/2024

Most people can walk or run without about putting much thought into it. If there are muscle imbalances, poor training habits, inappropriate footwear, or bad form then pain can develop as a way of telling you something is wrong and needs attention. This is similar to a warning light on a car dashboard. Athletes who are injured or even wishing to prevent injury may benefit from running gait training.

Lower Risk of Injury

For athletes and runners, injury means being away from the sport they love. Gait training and running form analysis can decrease your risk of injury by relieving pressure on areas such as your knees, shins, feet, and low back. This can prevent or alleviate repetitive strain/overuse conditions and even stress fractures. Getting back to running or walking can also improve your respiratory system and reduce the risk of illnesses such as heart disease.

Boost Physical Performance

Your running gait includes your posture and the cadence of your movements, as well as your foot-strike pattern. By retraining your muscles and joints to move in a well-distributed fashion, you can build muscle memory and improve endurance.

Optimize Overall Well-Being

Gait retraining and running form exercises help correct imbalances in your somatosensory system including muscles, joints, and nerves. Physical therapists work to correct the underlying dysfunction and bring all systems back together in harmony. In the long-term, being able to run or walk without pain can positively enhance your physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Expert Running Gait Training in Burien

Athletes of all ages may be able to benefit from running gait training. The team at Advance Physical Therapy is highly skilled in sports rehabilitation and is here to help you achieve your goals. Contact us today to learn more about our treatment options which include everything from return-to-running programs, to post-surgical rehabilitation, to electrical stimulation therapy, to gait assessment and training.

Expert Running Gait Training for Athletes in Burien
Serving South King County, including Burien, Normandy Park, Des Moines, Kent, Seattle, and Tukwila

For athletes who are injured or wishing to prevent injury, learn more about the benefits of running gait training in Burien.

Soft tissue injuries such as shin splints can impair function and prevent you from doing the things you love most. Shin ...
06/12/2024

Soft tissue injuries such as shin splints can impair function and prevent you from doing the things you love most. Shin splints are a common ailment that can luckily be helped with ASTYM deep tissue massage therapy performed by a skilled physical therapist.

What are Shin Splints?
Shin splints are caused by microtears in the muscle, connective tissue, and bone along the front of the leg. They are common when you overwork the area or there’s a sudden increase in intensity of running, jumping, or other athletic activity. Athletes, dancers, and runners are likely all too familiar with shin splints but they can be experienced by anyone.

How Can ASTYM Benefit You?
ASTYM™ (Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization) is one way of addressing the pain and dysfunction caused by shin splints. A form of instrument assisted deep tissue massage, ASTYM allows your therapist to identify areas of scar tissue, trigger point knots, and tissue tension and then induce your body to start a new healing response. This, along with the right kind of exercises, will remodel those areas back into flexible, strong, and well-vascularized tissue again. ASTYM is an excellent tool for stimulating healing and can also be helpful for a variety of other soft tissue conditions, including but not limited to:

Post-Surgical Incisions / Scars
Carpal Tunnel
Hamstring & Quadriceps Strains
Any other Strain of Muscle/Tendon
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)
Bursitis
Tendinitis / Tendonitis
How Treatment Works
You may experience temporary discomfort when beginning treatment with ASTYM but the long-term relief it provides is well-worth any initial discomfort. A trained professional physical therapist will be able to remove the knots and tight areas that are causing you pain so you can resume your daily activities. Treatment usually takes place over the course of several sessions, the number of which will vary depending on your case. A therapeutic effect is typically achieved with two sessions per week for 4-6 weeks. Most people can remodel their soft tissue matrix in that time frame, replacing the old unhealthy tight cells with new healthy flexible cells.

Need Deep Tissue Massage Therapy Using ASTYM to Care for Shin Splints in South King County?
Don’t let shin splints take over your life! At Advance Physical Therapy, we offer ASTYM therapy for all of our patients, to help them get back to the things they love doing most. To schedule ASTYM deep tissue massage therapy or other physical therapy treatment, contact our team at Advance Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation today.

Expert Deep Tissue Massage Therapy With ASTYM in South King County
Serving South King County, including Burien, Normandy Park, Des Moines, Kent, and Tukwila

Resolve soft tissue injuries through instrument assisted deep tissue massage therapy. Don’t let conditions like shin splints hold you back from running or other activities! Reclaim your life with professional physical therapy treatment in South King County.

Foot and knee pain for runners can have many causes. One of the quickest possible solutions is having the right footwear...
10/25/2023

Foot and knee pain for runners can have many causes. One of the quickest possible solutions is having the right footwear. Check out these tips to help you evaluate your running shoes and explore whether it’s time to make a change.

Buy Only Shoes Designed For Running
It’s easy to think that all athletic shoes are suitable for running, but only those shoes specifically made for runners have the support and cushioning necessary to protect your bones, joints, and muscles over many miles. These shoes are often referred to as trainers or training shoes. There are a number of subcategories such as stability running shoes, minimalist, and trail running shoes. Here is a link to a site providing a more detailed breakdown of shoe options.

Only Buy New Retail Running Shoes – No Outlet or Resale!
Running shoes which are new and from a first “run” retailer should be used for training. This is because the air injected into the soles of the shoes will slowly leak out over time, even if the shoes have never even been worn yet! So shoes at an outlet mall or purchased from a resale site will most likely have lost considerable cushion and support already. This also means that unless you run more than 20 miles/week it would not be advisable to purchase any more than one pair at a time. Training shoes that have sat in the box or have not been used in a year or more should be relegated to “just kicking around” shoes or donated.

Switch To New Running Shoes On Schedule
The lifespan of a pair of new running shoes is between 300-500 miles. So if you run 20 miles/week switching to a new pair of trainers every 6 months is advisable.

Choose Supportive Shoes If You Overpronate
Pronation is a normal motion of the foot in which the underside or plantar surface rolls outward. When the foot moves into excessive pronation, or overpronation, the medial arch can also collapse giving the impression that the foot is “rolling in”. This can not only place additional strain on the foot but also onto the knee as well. If your feet overpronate you will want to try running shoes designed to help align your feet, ankles and knees for more pain-free running. These are referred to as stability, support, or motion-control shoes and feature medial posts or rails to help reduce the overpronation. Otherwise, running may put extra pressure on your joints and other tissues that cause pain and potential damage.

Would You Like More Tips to Reduce Foot And Knee Pain For Runners in Burien?
Advance Physical Therapy is a state-of-the-art sport rehabilitation and physical therapy practice offering runners effective treatments so they can resume their activities feeling well and making progress toward their fitness goals. Our providers are highly skilled at video running analysis, orthopedic manual therapy, McKenzie mechanical assessment and treatment, Mulligan Concept treatments, traditional orthopedic physical therapy assessments and treatments and ASTYM soft tissue mobilization system to support recovery of a wide range of conditions and injuries. Contact us to learn more about our services, treatments and resources.

Reduce Foot And Knee Pain For Runners in Burien With Individualized Physical Therapy Treatment Based On Your Needs
Serving South King County, including Burien, Normandy Park, Des Moines, Kent, Seattle & Tukwila

Foot and knee pain for runners can have many causes. One of the quickest possible solutions is having the right footwear. Check out these tips to help you evaluate your running shoes and explore whether it’s time to make a change. Buy Only Shoes Designed For Running It’s easy to think that all a...

One of the signatures of patellofemoral pain,or pain around the kneecap, is increased discomfort when running, squatting...
10/25/2023

One of the signatures of patellofemoral pain,or pain around the kneecap, is increased discomfort when running, squatting, kneeling, going up or down stairs, or participating in sports. For many runners it resolves on its own in a few weeks with rest. If not, you might be tempted to keep pushing yourself through patellofemoral pain and running but it’s unlikely to resolve without some form of intervention. Here’s what you can do right now to feel better.

How Can You Help Yourself Right Now?
The first step is to take a few days off from running to rest, along with an ice/cold pack to the front of the knee for 10-20 minutes every 4 hours while you’re awake. Then, after 3-7 days of rest, add a series of dynamic warm-up exercises before your run along with gentle stretching afterward. Taking these steps can reduce or even eliminate symptoms. Introduce a regular schedule of rest days so your knee and the surrounding muscles can recover from running.

What Steps Can You Take to Prevent This Pain?
A number of factors can contribute to patellofemoral pain, such as patellar/foot posture, muscle weakness (especially of the lateral/posterior hip), compensatory tightness of the anterior knee muscles, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, and poor running form. Ensure your knees are getting proper support and alignment through quality footwear. Because the choice of running shoes is highly individualized, it’s advisable to go to a specialized running shoe store to try shoes out on a treadmill before purchasing. You may benefit from either prefabricated inserts or custom orthotics. These strategies for self-care can help reduce force through the knees that could make your pain more intense or your condition worse. You can also try self taping options to unload pressure and realign your patella with brands such as KT Tape, Kinesio tape, or Leukotape. For long-term solutions, consult with a doctor of physical therapy for a comprehensive examination and treatment plan.

Why Get Professional Guidance from a Physical Therapist?
Left untreated, patellofemoral pain can accelerate degenerative joint disease of the knee and the surrounding tissue, including loss of cartilage and chronic pain that would make continuing long-term running prohibitive. In extreme cases, knee replacement may become necessary if the joint damage becomes severe. A physical therapist can help you strengthen your knees and restore your ability to run pain-free.

Are You Concerned About Patellofemoral Pain and Running?
Advance Physical Therapy is a state-of-the-art sport rehabilitation and physical therapy practice offering runners effective treatments so they can resume their activities feeling well and making progress toward their fitness goals. Our providers are highly skilled at orthopedic manual therapy, McKenzie mechanical assessment and treatment, Mulligan Concept treatments, traditional orthopedic physical therapy assessments and treatments and the ASTYM soft tissue mobilization system to support recovery of a wide range of conditions and injuries. Contact us to learn more about our services, treatments and resources to manage patellofemoral pain and running.

Get a Handle on Patellofemoral Pain and Running with the Help of a Skilled Physical Therapist Specializing in Sports Rehabilitation for Burien Athletes
Serving South King County, including Burien, Normandy Park, Des Moines, Kent, Seattle & Tukwila

Tempted to push through patellofemoral pain and running? It’s unlikely your discomfort will go away without help. Here’s what you can do right now.

When it comes to the pain and swelling caused by an inflamed Achilles tendon, there are several things you can do at hom...
08/17/2023

When it comes to the pain and swelling caused by an inflamed Achilles tendon, there are several things you can do at home to help yourself recover. These simple solutions can help you identify when it’s time to take it easy on your running routine for a while and when to reach out for help from a doctor of physical therapy who specializes in treating runners with Achilles tendinitis.

Rest, Elevation and Ice Are Essential
If your Achilles tendon has a painful flare-up, it’s important to use the RICE acronym for rest, ice, compression, and elevation soon after onset and for the next few days (1-3 days). Apply ice/cold pack in 15-20 minute increments to reduce inflammation and lessen your pain, especially right after your run. You may use a bandage around the ice bag/cold pack for compression. During the icing, having the affected leg elevated above the level of the heart using pillows on a couch or bed is also helpful.

Consider Changing Your Running Routine
If you want to keep running while being mindful of your Achilles tendons, you may need to incorporate rest days into your routine, instead of running every day. Add Achilles-focused stretches and warm-ups before your run, and be mindful that you may have to adjust your pace/mileage to avoid flare-ups of pain and possible inflammation.

Invest in New Footwear
Running shoes are only good for so many miles before they no longer provide the cushion your feet and legs need. If it’s been a while since you replaced your running shoes, try swapping them out for a new pair with supportive arches and midsoles to see if that offers relief of pain. The consensus is between 300-500 miles before getting new shoes. We also recommend getting new shoes at least once per year since older shoes, even those which have never or rarely been worn, lose their cushion in the soles over time.

Are You Among the Burien Runners with Achilles Tendinitis Who Need Pain Relief?
If treating your Achilles tendinitis symptoms at home isn’t providing the relief you need, it’s time to turn to a doctor of physical therapy who examines and treats this condition. Advance Physical Therapy is a state-of-the-art sports rehabilitation and physical therapy practice offering runners effective treatments so they can resume their activities and making progress toward their fitness goals. Our providers are highly skilled in running analysis, orthopedic manual therapy, McKenzie mechanical assessment and treatment, Mulligan Concept treatments, traditional orthopedic physical therapy assessments and treatments, ASTYM soft tissue mobilization system to support recovery of a wide range of conditions and injuries. Contact us to learn more about our services, treatments and resources for runners with Achilles tendinitis.

Helping Burien Runners with Achilles Tendinitis Feel Better Using Physical Therapy Techniques That Work
Serving Burien, Normandy Park, Des Moines, Kent, Seattle, Seatac, & Tukwila

These simple solutions for runners with Achilles tendinitis help you identify when to take it easy on your running routine & when to reach out for help.

Experiencing some physical discomfort as a runner is pretty common, and often comes from being new to the sport or worki...
06/19/2023

Experiencing some physical discomfort as a runner is pretty common, and often comes from being new to the sport or working to increase your achievements, such as running with greater speed or endurance. Most soreness and pain resolves on its own, but there are times when you shouldn’t wait for it to go away by itself, you should reach out to a physical therapist for professional assessment and treatment. Here are a few times pain after running needs professional help to improve.

It Doesn’t Feel Better After Resting
Some running pain may be from overuse or overextension, and when that happens, giving your body a rest often reduces that discomfort. But if you see no changes in your pain level after taking a break, you’ll want to confer with a physical therapist.

It Comes Back When You Start Running Again
Once the pain dissipates and you begin your exercise routine again, pay attention if your pain suddenly comes back. It’s a sign that rest isn’t enough to resolve whatever is bothering your feet, legs or back.

It Really Hurts
Even if you haven’t been a runner for long, you’re likely familiar with your own pain threshold. If the pain you experience after running is near the limits of your capacity to bear it, getting professional help such as from a physical therapist is wise.

Are You Experiencing Physical Pain After Running and Need Help?
Advance Physical Therapy is a state-of-the-art sport rehabilitation and physical therapy practice offering patients effective treatments so they can resume their activities feeling well and making progress toward their fitness goals. Our providers are highly skilled at orthopedic manual therapy, McKenzie mechanical assessment and treatment, Mulligan Concept treatments, traditional orthopedic physical therapy assessments and treatments and ASTYM soft tissue mobilization system to support recovery of a wide range of conditions and injuries. Contact us to learn more about our services, treatments and resources for patients seeking relief from pain after running.

Reduce Pain after Running Now & in the Future with Expert Help from a Skilled Physical Therapist
Serving South King County, including Burien, Normandy Park, Des Moines, Kent, Seattle & Tukwila

Plagued by pain after running? Find out what’s typical and what’s not so you know when to book an appointment with a physical therapist.

How to Treat Shin Splints:If you’re a runner, you know how important it is to feel your best and stay in top shape. Shin...
05/23/2023

How to Treat Shin Splints:

If you’re a runner, you know how important it is to feel your best and stay in top shape. Shin splints occur when the muscle and tissue around the tibia bone of the leg are strained and become inflamed. This is most often due to repetitive overuse and can be incredibly painful. Following are some common causes.

Sudden increases in mileage
Sudden changes in training such as adding hills, trails, or sprints
Wearing old, worn-out, or unsupportive shoes while running
Muscle imbalances such as weakness of the thigh/hip muscles forcing the smaller muscles of the lower leg to work much harder during running
Poor running technique/form producing more impact and strain on the lower legs
Knowing how to treat shin splints can help you heal and get back to your regular running routine.

Rest and Active-Rest

An initial period of rest from running and other impact activity for 3-7 days after initial onset or a flare-up is smart. The runner could still engage in active-rest by adding in mild-moderate intensity biking or swimming, no-impact resistance training, or other exercise which doesn’t exacerbate the shin splint symptoms. Most often walking at a mild-moderate pace doesn’t produce the pain either. This can give the muscle and tissue time to heal without losing momentum in your training.

Icing

Icing your lower leg along the affected area is useful for relieving shin splint pain. When you apply ice, you can reduce any inflammation in the muscle and connective tissue. This can be performed using a cold pack or ice bag on the area for 10-20 minutes, or alternatively using an ice cup to gently rub the ice directly into the area in small circles for 2-3 minutes or until the area is numb.

Stretching

Stretching between icing sessions will give you some pain relief and help you recover with less chance of it becoming a chronic condition. It’s often recommended to start with gentle active range of motion of the ankle up-down, side-side, and circles in both directions and only to the point of pain. Shin splints are not a “No Pain, No Gain” scenario! Stretches by using one of your hands to gently pull the toes up and then down for 10-30 seconds each can also relieve tightness in the muscles/tendons of the lower leg. Once again, only to the point of any pain and not through it!

Physical Therapy

If you have tried to treat shin splints on your own and it’s not getting better, seeing a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is a smart next step. This should include an exam with muscle testing to identify any possible imbalances and a video treadmill analysis to optimize running form/technique. Treatments should include neuromuscular re-education to improve muscle recruitment, stretching, soft tissue and joint mobilizations, modalities to reduce inflammation, and improving running form to reduce repetitive strain and recurrence. Think of this as a pit stop to keep a Formula 1 car in the race. The goal is to find solutions that will get you back to running without pain.

Need to Treat Shin Splints Near Seattle?

If you want the best physical therapy in the Seattle area, the team at Advance Physical Therapy is here to help. Located in Burien, we use evidence-based treatments to deliver care you can trust to address pain after a surgery, an accident, or almost any form of musculoskeletal injury. Contact us today for more information on how we can help you get the care you need.

Experienced, Recommended Physical Therapy to Treat Shin Splints Near Seattle

Serving Burien, Seattle, Normandy Park, Des Moines, Kent, Tukwila, & SeaTac

Shin splints are caused by a variety of factors. Learn how to treat shin splints so you can heal and get back to your regular running routine in Seattle.

After an injury, recovering and getting back to your prior level of function can be a challenge. There are several condi...
04/29/2023

After an injury, recovering and getting back to your prior level of function can be a challenge. There are several conditions which can benefit from therapeutic ultrasound treatment. It has been our experience that this intervention also must be applied with the optimal dosing intensity in order to be effective. When done so, it is painless and well tolerated. An ultrasound is most often combined with other physical therapy as an adjunct treatment, often early in the healing process. Your Doctor of Physical Therapy can help you decide if this is the right treatment for you.

therapeutic ultrasound burien
Remodel Scar Tissue
Ultrasound uses acoustic waves to create a mechanical and potential thermal effect in and between the cells that make up our bodies. A number of studies have demonstrated enhanced repair of cell matrices especially after bone fracture with use of ultrasound therapy. Low intensity pulsed ultrasound effectively stimulates stem cell proliferation and differentiation. Optimizing the formation of scar tissue is one of the best things you can do for yourself after an injury. It will help improve your range of motion and keep you from developing weakness in the affected area.

Reduce Swelling
Ultrasound, when deployed using the proper settings, has been shown to inhibit the inflammatory responses which can produce swelling. Swelling is medically referred to as edema or joint effusion. The high frequency sound waves generate fluid motility which then act like a flush for the treatment area. The before and after appearance can be rather dramatic with a visibly noticeable decrease in edema along with an associated decrease in pain. Bursitis, tendonitis, and swelling in or around muscles are all possible conditions which could respond well. Therapeutic ultrasound can also have a similar effect on joint effusion/swelling. From clinical experience, it is especially useful for lower extremity joints such as knees and ankles.

Reduce Pain
Ultrasound can have a pain-reducing effect due to the reduction of tone/tension in contractile tissue such as muscle and tendons and swelling in joints. A number of studies have demonstrated a significant short term pain reduction in osteoarthritis patients with use of ultrasound treatment. It can also decrease muscle spasms from a recent or even chronic injury such as a car accident or sports injury. Reducing your overall pain level will allow you to start progressing through the other aspects of the physical therapy plan such as a gradual progression of neuromuscular re-education, stretching, strengthening, and re-vascularizing the tissues of the injured area.

Need Therapeutic Ultrasound in Burien?
If you want the best physical therapy in the Burien and Des Moines area, the team at Advance Physical Therapy is here to help. Located in Burien, we use evidence-based treatments to deliver care you can trust to address pain after a surgery, an accident, or almost any form of musculoskeletal injury. Contact us today for more information on how we can help you get the care you need.

Expert Therapeutic Ultrasound in Burien
Serving Burien, Seattle, Normandy Park, Des Moines, Kent, Tukwila, & SeaTac

After an injury, getting the right therapy can make all the difference for your recovery. Find out how therapeutic ultrasound can help you heal.

After surgery, healing and recovering should be a top priority. There are several methods you can use to get yourself ba...
03/10/2023

After surgery, healing and recovering should be a top priority. There are several methods you can use to get yourself back to optimal function. Knowing the advantages of physical therapy for post-surgery recovery can help you make the best choice for yourself.

Optimize Scar Tissue Formation
One of the consequences after a surgical procedure is the formation of unorganized or excessive scar tissue. This can cause swelling and reduce your mobility in the area. You want your incision and surrounding tissue to heal as an organized cell matrix which is flexible, strong and well vascularized. If left untreated, surgical incisions will often heal as an unorganized cell matrix which is tight, weak, and poorly vascularized. Receiving physical therapy can help you optimize the formation of this tissue in the initial phase after the surgery or even remodel it in the future if it has healed poorly. It’s never too late for a do-over!

Eliminate Swelling
The right kind of physical therapy after a surgical procedure can completely eliminate forms of swelling such as edema, lymphedema, and joint effusion. These conditions often develop after surgery and can contribute to pain and reduced function. A swollen knee, ankle, or shoulder which persists after a surgery can make life miserable! But physical therapy treatments such as manual lymph drainage, ASTYM, low dose pulsed ultrasound, and a gentle progression of therapeutic exercises can eliminate these issues and ensure that your recovery is smooth.

Improve Flexibility and Strength
In many cases, surgery can cause flexibility, strength, and mobility issues. Anesthesia and tissue insult, even arthroscopic procedures, will often produce a post-surgical state in which muscles decrease in tone and atrophy. This decreases both flexibility and strength, even in muscles and connective tissues surrounding the surgical site. Think of this as your nervous system’s response when waking up after the surgery and it says, “What the heck just happened?!” You could develop problems moving your joints or supporting weight. Proper physical therapy for post-surgery recovery will help keep you mobile and ensure that you don’t experience recurring issues in the future. These treatments include soft tissue massage techniques, manual joint mobilizations, a gradual progression of therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular re-education, and pain relieving modalities.

Need Physical Therapy for Post-Surgery Recovery in Des Moines?
If you want the best PT in the Burien and Des Moines area, the team at Advance Physical Therapy is here to help. Located in Burien, we use evidence-based treatments to deliver care you can trust to address pain after a surgery, an accident, or almost any form of musculoskeletal injury. Contact us today for more information on how we can help you get the care you need.

Expert Physical Therapy for Post-Surgery Recovery Near Des Moines
Serving Burien, Seattle, Normandy Park, Des Moines, Kent, Tukwila, & SeaTac

After surgery, healing and recovering should be a top priority. There are several methods you can use to get yourself back to optimal function. Knowing the advantages of physical therapy for post-surgery recovery can help you make the best choice for yourself. Optimize Scar Tissue Formation One of t...

Back pain can seriously disrupt your life. While there are many different ways to address it, the right kind of physical...
02/17/2023

Back pain can seriously disrupt your life. While there are many different ways to address it, the right kind of physical therapy can be highly effective. Here are a few reasons you may want to try Physical Therapy (PT) for back pain.

Other Treatments Haven’t Worked
If you have tried all kinds of treatment for your back pain and nothing has resolved it, a combined interventional PT approach could be the answer. This involves the use of manual therapy for joints and soft tissues, neuromuscular re-training to calibrate the nerves/muscles/joints, therapeutic exercise to stretch and strengthen the abdominal/back/hip muscles, and pain-relieving modalities to desensitize the nervous system. Many people are reluctant to start PT and may try other options like medications, passive treatments like massage, or exercises which are non-specific and too intensive. If you have done this and are still in pain, the combined PT approach is a great next step.

Your Medical Provider Recommends It
Although you are not required to have a referral or prescription in order to receive PT, your medical provider will often recommend Physical Therapy for back pain after trying other treatments. However, they may also recommend it as the first intervention in lieu of opioids or surgery. Your medical provider will recommend PT as a means of producing short term relief but also long-term changes.

You Are in Constant Pain
Chronic pain can be a major problem in your day-to-day life. If you find yourself in pain all the time, PT for back pain should be customized to provide a solution. The Doctor of Physical Therapy will develop a specific plan to get joints moving, nerves desensitized, and muscles progressively stretched and strengthened. You will get tools for pain relief throughout the day and work toward goals with your therapist that can be life-changing.

Need PT for Back Pain Near Burien?
If you want the best PT in the Burien area, the team at Advance Physical Therapy is here to help. We use evidence-based treatments to deliver care you can trust to address acute or chronic back pain, after surgery, work injury, gardening or lifting inury, or after a car accident. Contact us today for more information on how we can help you get the care you need.

Expert PT for Back Pain Near Burien
Serving Burien, West Seattle, South Seattle, Normandy Park, Des Moines, Kent, Renton, Tukwila, & SeaTac

Back pain can disrupt your life but the right treatment could help get rid of it. Learn why you should try Physical Therapy (PT) for back pain.

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15623 1st Avenue South
Burien, WA
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Wednesday 8am - 7pm
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