Sit, stand, bend, and sleep without your back calling the shots.
Low back pain can make getting out of bed, sitting at work, or lifting a laundry basket feel like a chore. Our physical therapists, chiropractor, and physicians work together under one roof to find what is behind your pain and help you move with confidence again.
Most low back pain comes from the muscles, joints, and discs of the lower spine. See how many of these sound like you.
Recognize two or more? An evaluation can show what is straining your back and which kind of care will help most.
Low back pain can start in a muscle, a disc, a joint, or the way you move through your day. Your evaluation tells us which one is driving your pain.
Your plan uses the specialties that fit your back. Every provider works in the same building, so they share notes and adjust your care as a team.
Physical TherapyOur physical therapists use hands-on treatment, core and hip strengthening, and functional movement training so you can sit, bend, and lift with less pain.About physical therapy
Chiropractic CareDr. Phil Ragone, DC, uses spinal adjustments and joint mobilization to restore motion in a stiff lower back and ease the strain on surrounding muscles.About chiropractic care
AcupunctureAcupuncture with Kathleen Marsh, L.Ac, can help relax guarded back muscles and ease pain, and it works well alongside therapy and chiropractic care.About acupuncture
Pain ManagementWhen back pain is stubborn or keeps you from progressing, Dr. Steven Ferrer, MD, and Dr. Richard Daniels, MD, can review your case and talk through medical options with you.About pain managementWe ask how your back pain started, what makes it better or worse, and how it affects your day. Then we check how your spine, hips, and legs move and test your strength and nerves.
Your providers agree on which mix of physical therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, or pain management fits your cause, and how often you should come in.
Treatment in the clinic, plus a short home exercise routine and tips for sitting, lifting, and sleeping so your back stays calmer between visits.
Still have a question? Call us and a member of our team will help.
Book an evaluation if your pain lasts more than a few weeks, keeps you from normal activities, or comes with numbness, tingling, or weakness in your legs.
For most low back pain, gentle movement helps more than bed rest. The key is knowing which movements to keep doing and which to change for now. We work that out with you at your first visit so you are not guessing.
No. Adjustments are one option, not a requirement. If you would rather skip them, or they are not a good fit for you, your plan can use gentle mobilization, soft tissue work, exercise, and acupuncture instead.
Yes. Physical therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and pain management are all in one building. Your providers talk to each other and build one plan, so you are not juggling separate offices.
Yes. We accept most major plans, including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare, and we verify your benefits before your first visit. Call (908) 282-3737 and we will check your coverage.
Bring your insurance card, a list of your medications, and any X-rays, MRI reports, or notes from other doctors about your back. Wear comfortable clothes that let you bend and move easily.
Tell us about your back pain and we will help you find out what is behind it. Same-week appointments are available.
