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Lower Back Pain

Midtown East Physical Therapy Contents Conditions & Treatments Lower Back Pain

 

Lower Back Pain is one of the most common conditions and will affect about 75% of the population at some time in their life. Low back pain can be acute, lasting just a few days and can sometimes be easily treatable. It can also become chronic, lasting for more than three months and may need a longer period of treatment. Physical therapy is a proven to be extremely effective in treating both acute and chronic back pain. At Midtown East Physical Therapy, Dr. Gregory Trakhtenberg and Dr. Dmitry Shestakovsky help treat and manage lower back pain and injuries at their Midtown location. 

We treat all types of Low Back injuries and problems including:

  • Disc herniations
  • Lower Back sprains and strains
  • Muscle spasms, tension, tightness
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Pinched nerves
  • Sciatica and piriformis syndrome
  • Numbness in legs
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spinal injuries and problems
  • Posture problems and scoliosis
  • Sacro-Iliac dysfunction
  • Coccyx pain

 

Professional Low Back Pain

Our bodies were made to move. Movement is the key to keeping your muscles and joints healthy and preventing soreness and stiffness due to inactivity. Sitting behind the office desk and working extensive hours at a computer, usually while slouching are all contributors to lower back pain. 

Our low back pain treatment program will be customized to your specific problem and include the following:

  • Pain and inflammation management program
  • Patient education in limiting the stress placed on your spine, instruction in proper body mechanics with walking, stairs, sitting, standing or sport activities
  • Postural training and restoration of proper alignment of your spine to minimize stress to your low back
  • Individualized Home Exercise Program
  • Joint and soft tissue mobilization, or spinal manipulation (adjustment) to regain range of motion
  • Strengthening and stretching exercises
  • Sport specific exercise to get you back to your favorite activities
  • Early movement strategies
  • Functional rehabilitation

 

Lower Back Pain during Pregnancy

Lower back pain during Pregnancy can prevent women from their usual daily activities and can cause pain as well as sleepless nights. Physical therapy helps to ease lower back pain during pregnancy. At Midtown East Physical Therapy, we custom design a program to treat lower back pain in Pregnant Woman by addressing each patient's individual needs. We focus on joint and soft tissue mobilization, exercise, body mechanics evaluation and training and can provide special braces if needed.


    1. "Great practitioner with a very caring manner."

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    1. "Dr. Greg's the best!"

    2. Henoch C. Google+

    1. "One of the best medical professionals I've ever been treated by."

    2. Jermaine R. Healthgrades

    1. "Very knowledgable and showed great patience and care in dealing with my injury."

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What Makes Midtown East Special?

At Midtown East Physical Therapy our philosophy of care focuses on establishing an accurate diagnosis of the source responsible for your pain/symptoms. Once we have established a cause effect relationship by accurate palpation and assessment of the body we begin to treat using the latest in manual therapy from Counterstrain of the muscles, ligaments and tendons to Fascial Counterstrain of the Visceral system (Liver, Lungs, etc..) to spinal adjustments and deep tissue massage. Each patient receives a rehabilitation program customized to meet their individual needs. We don't just treat the symptoms, we find and eliminate the cause or in most cases causes.

The Physical Therapists at Midtown East have been and are currently trained by the pioneers of manual medicine. Dr. Dmitry Shestakovsky and Dr. Gregory Trakhtenberg have over 35 years of combined experience in performing extensive hands-on manual therapy evaluation and treatment. It is our strong belief that manual therapy is the most effective technique a physical therapist can utilize to diagnose and treat areas of dysfunction such as tight muscles and stiff joints. Many other facilities do not follow this philosophy of care performing little or no hands-on manual therapy.

While our bodies' structures are generally similar, each person possesses a unique set of individually developed body characteristics in terms of its posture, muscle tone and flexibility. We tailor your treatment program based on your individual traits while addressing your personal needs and goals. Our objectives are to diagnose your condition, assess your strengths and limitations, and put together an effective exercise program. 

Our goal is for the patient to achieve wellness and the only way to truly to do that is by manual therapy in a one on one setting. We look forward to welcoming you to the Midtown East PT family.

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Midtown East Physical Therapy

At Midtown East Physical Therapy our philosophy of care focuses on establishing an accurate diagnosis of the source responsible for your pain/symptoms. Once we have established a cause effect relationship by accurate palpation and assessment of the body we begin to treat using the latest in manual therapy from Counterstrain of the muscles, ligaments and tendons to Fascial Counterstrain of the Visceral system (Liver, Lungs, etc..) to spinal adjustments and deep tissue massage. Each patient receives a rehabilitation program customized to meet their individual needs. We don't just treat the symptoms, we find and eliminate the cause or in most cases causes.

The Physical Therapists at Midtown East have been and are currently trained by the pioneers of manual medicine. Dr. Dmitry Shestakovsky and Dr. Gregory Trakhtenberg have over 35 years of combined experience in performing extensive hands-on manual therapy evaluation and treatment. It is our strong belief that manual therapy is the most effective technique a physical therapist can utilize to diagnose and treat areas of dysfunction such as tight muscles and stiff joints. Many other facilities do not follow this philosophy of care performing little or no hands-on manual therapy.

While our bodies' structures are generally similar, each person possesses a unique set of individually developed body characteristics in terms of its posture, muscle tone and flexibility. We tailor your treatment program based on your individual traits while addressing your personal needs and goals. Our objectives are to diagnose your condition, assess your strengths and limitations, and put together an effective exercise program. 

Our goal is for the patient to achieve wellness and the only way to truly to do that is by manual therapy in a one on one setting. We look forward to welcoming you to the Midtown East PT family.


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Our practice has 3 convenient locations in New York City including a Midtown location and two Brooklyn locations.

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    'I feel like a completely different person. Just a few visits with him, changed my life."

    Vladimir
  • City Search

    "Great results. If your looking for a Doctor who can get you the results quick, well then Dr. Dmitry Shestakovsky is the guy to go to. I"

    Vladimir
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    "He has dedicated his time to expanding his knowledge and expertise in this complex field and during this demanding time in healthcare."

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    "Dr. Dmitry is one of the few therapists that actually care for your well being and is interested in getting you better!"

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    "Dr. Shestakovsky helped me to feel like a person again. He got me back in shape in no time. "

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    "I recommend them to anyone seeking physical therapy!"

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  • City Search

    "Great sense of humor and friendly banter distract from the inevitable pain of the recovery process, and combined with quick and long lasting results"

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  • "The guy really knows what he is doing and so does the rest of his staff."

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Midtown East Physical Therapy
20 East 46th Street
Suite 301
New York, NY 10017