River Oaks Physical Therapy & Wellness

River Oaks Physical Therapy & Wellness Our treatment is effective very quickly, often within 2-3 visits. We will teach you what to do to con Teresa A.

Atkinson is a practicing physical therapist with 40 years of experience in the evaluation and treatment of neck and back pain due to both mechanical spinal dysfunction, trauma and post-surgical cases. She is a McKenzie-certified practitioner, skilled in conducting mechanical evaluation of the spine and proximal joints (shoulders, knee and hips) and determining the optimal treatment strategy for each patient. In the 90’s, she took the McKenzie Institute Mechanical spinal curriculum and passed her certification in mechanical diagnosis and therapy in 1998. In October 1999, she was approved as a Clinical Level III therapist, the highest level of clinical expertise recognized at present at TIRR Rehabilitation Centers (where she ran the spinal clinic from 1996-2001). Since June 2001, she has returned to private practice. She continues to focus exclusively on spinal pain disorders. She is a member of APTA, APTA Orthopedic section, TPTA, American Back Society, McKenzie Institute, USA, and other professional organizations. From mechanical evaluations, to clinical treatments, to information on effective at-home self treatments, rest assured that your pain stops here.

Fun Fact FridaySee one of our therapists if you think you need core muscle strengthening.
03/27/2026

Fun Fact Friday

See one of our therapists if you think you need core muscle strengthening.

Therapy Thursday ThoughtsEvidence shows that some discomfort during movement does not necessarily indicate harm and that...
03/26/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

Evidence shows that some discomfort during movement does not necessarily indicate harm and that gradual, guided activity often improves pain and function. A physical therapist can help guide you.
Source: Clinical guideline, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (Delitto et al., 2012).

Knee or Ankle Pain - We’ve Got You CoveredMost people experience knee pain sometime during their life. This month we dis...
03/25/2026

Knee or Ankle Pain - We’ve Got You Covered

Most people experience knee pain sometime during their life. This month we discussed different causes of knee pain and why physical therapy is the best first choice.
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03/24/2026
Fun Fact FridayContact our clinic if neck pain or stiffness is affecting your daily movement.
03/20/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Contact our clinic if neck pain or stiffness is affecting your daily movement.

Therapy Thursday ThoughtsResearch shows pain is processed by the nervous system and can persist even after tissues have ...
03/19/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

Research shows pain is processed by the nervous system and can persist even after tissues have healed, meaning pain does not always equal ongoing injury. A physical therapist can help guide you.
Source: Clinical review, Pain journal (Woolf, 2011).

Why It Works WednesdayYour physical therapist watches how you sit, stand, bend, or reach when pain is involved. Small ch...
03/18/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist watches how you sit, stand, bend, or reach when pain is involved. Small changes may help reduce discomfort for some people.
✅ Tip: The goal is comfort, not perfect movement.

03/17/2026

If you are trying to build strength, stay active, or recover from an injury, magnesium will probably show up on your radar at some point. In many cases, you will hear it mentioned as a potential sleep aid or supplement that can help with muscle cramps.

Fun Fact Friday Contact our clinic if your back feels stiff or sore and you want safe treatment.
03/13/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Contact our clinic if your back feels stiff or sore and you want safe treatment.

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2900 Weslayan Street #140
Houston, TX
77027

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Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

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+12819409423

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We Help People From All Walks Of Life Especially Age 40+ To Get Back To Pain Free Activities As Soon As Possible Without Relying On Pain Medications, Injections or Surgery.

Welcome to River Oaks Physical Therapy, where, our one and only goal is, getting you back to pain free activities quickly and efficiently. Thanks to our evidence-based treatment approach, our average patient visit amount is 4-6 times versus the national average of 18. We empower our patients with the knowledge and skills to self-manage, alleviate pain, and restore function. Patients experience the difference in treatment with our various modality stations.

River Oaks Physical Therapy is a credentialed McKenzie clinic, one of the handful clinics in the Houston area. Using the scientifically-proven McKenzie method of treatment means that the patients spend days rather than months in therapy and, in most cases, avoid further testing, imaging, and often unnecessary invasive procedures.