PT/bodywork for back imbalances? recommendations for provider, success stories?
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I have had a back problem for 20-25 years, had PT a couple times, but never got resolved. I feel it has compromised my movement ability, and is sometimes just a literal pain. For other reasons my health insurance deductible has been met for the year and I'd like to take the opportunity to see someone who really can help a back such as mine. Looking for recommendations for PT/bodyworker in the Golden/Evergreen/Boulder/Denver area. |
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Steve Melis @ Pro-Active does outstanding bodywork. He's over in Gunbarrel, which might be a bit far for you, but I definitely can say he rocks at fixing things via bodywork. Get ready for the pain. |
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I have recently discovered the benefits of Rolfing. Nothing else was helping my problem and after one session it had shifted and changed for the better. Going for session 2 this week. Theory involves the entire connective tissue system as opposed to targeting the injured area. I would imagine there are a few good ones on the front range. However, its most likely not covered by insurance. |
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Chris Downing - emeraldbodywise.com |
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Thanks for recommendations! websites for these providers say nothing about accepting health insurance, so I think they are out of the running. Advantage of PT, is covered by insurance and my deductible is already paid for 2013. In network PT provider won't cost me a cent. |
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R P Finney wrote: Be careful of PTs they are out for money first.Wow. Um...No. My average insurance reimbursement for a 60-minute visit (that is 60 minutes of hands on skilled therapy) is around $70. And a large percentage of that is going to clinic overhead. So, no, not exactly in it for the money. I spend most of my time teaching future PTs now at Regis University, and can tell you I have yet to meet a PT student (or a PT) who is out for money first. You must have had a bad (and unusual) experience. As far as recommendations..... Check out Patty McCord at Evergreen PT - she has a fellowship in manual therapy and is great. evergreenptspecialists.com/… Kim Bozich at Cactus Sport & Spine (Littleton) is also fantastic and teaches as an affiliate faculty at Regis. cactussportandspine.com/sta… All of the PTs at Waldron's Peak in Boulder are also top notch (looks like they also own Sirona PT in Golden - I do not have experience with them). waldronspt.com/ Keep in mind that chronic LBP can be difficult to treat/manage, and you are not likely to find an overnight solution/cure for something you have struggled with for 20+ years. However, you should notice changes in a positive direction within 3 sessions, and if not, need to have a serious conversation with your health care provider (PT, DC, or whoever) about whether you are on the right path (they might need to change their working hypothesis). Good luck! Erika |
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bodywisept.com/
Laura at Body Wise in Boulder is amazing. She is a very skilled PT and she's a 5.12 climber and understands athletes and especially climbers. |
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Thanks Erika and Jeff! |
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Hey Ben, I saw on your profile that you were with NOLS. Laura worked for NOLS for many years and was also a guide with Jackson Hole Mountain Guides in the Tetons. You probably know a lot of the same people. |
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Jeff G. wrote:Hey Ben, I saw on your profile that you were with NOLS. Laura worked for NOLS for many years and was also a guide with Jackson Hole Mountain Guides in the Tetons. You probably know a lot of the same people.Sure enough! I saw her profile and figured it would be a good match. Have an appointment for next week |