It is Wins-day!
Let's hear you!! What have been your wins this week?
Do you have persistent sharp pains in your lower back when bending over? Have you found that the pain sometimes spreads to your feet? If you experience these symptoms consistently, you may have a condition called sciatica. This condition can make it difficult to go about your daily routine. Physical therapy can help though, so contact our office today to learn more!
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Meet the second half of the dynamic duo of our Front Desk team in Novato - Elise Brown!
We are so excited to have Elise complete our Patient Care Coordinator team. Again, there is a huge smile waiting to come out from behind that mask and to give you a warm "Welcome!" when you stop by our Novato office. Elise has been such a great addition bringing great energy and an amazing work ethic that completes the Kathryn and Elise team.
It's Wins-day! Our patients are doing great!
The PTs and assistants are fantastic. They really care about what they do and give special attention to each of their clients. - L.G.
Don't let your arthritis pain control your life! Physical therapy treatments can help you find effective, lasting relief without the need for medication!
#SportandSpineTherapy #PainRelief
https://www.sstmarin.com/relieve-your-arthritis-pains-with-physical-therapy-treatments/
Friday FAQ
Ever wonder about what exactly physical therapy is? Here is a FAQ from our patients:
What is physical therapy?
Physical therapy is a medical, hands-on approach to relieving pain and restoring function. Physical therapists are medical experts in musculoskeletal and neurological conditions and work closely with physicians. Our physical therapists evaluate your movement patterns, identify the cause of your pain, and work to eliminate it.
Many confuse us with massage therapists or personal trainers. Our comprehensive training in graduate school helps us be the best option for musculoskeletal injuries.
While every patient’s condition and pain is unique, our physical therapist will use a variety of gentle hands-on techniques, exercises, and equipment to relieve pain quickly and restore your function to optimum levels. The overall goal is to restore pain-free mobility and function and to prevent the injury or pain from recurring.
Front Desk FAQ -
Here are some common questions we get from patients about how to start physical therapy:
1. Do I need to see my doctor first before coming to PT?
Not necessarily. In CA, the public can seek the care of a physical therapist via direct access, without having to go to a doctor first. However, one complication is that some insurance plans still want you to see your doctor first. Call our offices today to find out if your insurance allows you to come to us directly.
415-457-4454 (San Anselmo) and 415-898-1311 (Novato)
2. Will I just get a list of exercises to do at home?
NO! We like to approach each patient individually to address the whole person to find the root of the cause of your pain! This is why we take a significant amount of time with each patient at the evaluation to look at the whole body. For example, knee pain may be have contributing factors such as weak hip muscles and/or a previously injured ankle, that may be placing greater stress on the knee. Come in today for a comprehensive evaluation with one of our stellar PT's.
We hope to see you soon!
Are you experiencing acute or chronic pain as a result of an injury? Whether it happened recently or a while ago, physical therapy may offer relief for your problem.
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Does your herniated disc pain refuse to go away no matter what you do? See how physical therapy treatments can get to the root of your pain and help you live pain-free!
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https://www.sstmarin.com/how-physical-therapy-can-relieve-herniated-disc-pain/
Front Desk FAQ
Our Patient Care Coordinators at the front desk in both our Novato and San Anselmo offices often get very important questions that we thought we could share with everyone. Here are a few common questions that they hear from our patients:
1. Are you taking new patients?
YES!!! We love helping both people brand new to us and our beloved patients from our past and we are always accepting new patients! As the year comes to a close, the schedule usually gets busier so call today to get started.
2. What insurances do you take?
We are in network with most insurances and we are providers for Tricare, Medicare, Meritage, and most Work Comp plans. We are out of network with Cigna, United Healthcare, and HealthNet but we are able to see patients with those insurances with out-of-network benefits.
3. How can I best contact the clinic to get started?
You can call our offices at 415-457-4454 (San Anselmo) or 415-898-1311 (Novato) or you can go to our website and fill out a request appointment form. www.sstmarin.com
Hope those help!
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Physical Therapy Novato, San Anselmo & Marin County, CA - Sport and Spine Therapy of Marin
Are you living life with aches and pains? Learn these 5 reasons physical therapy is an excellent treatment option to find pain relief!
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Check out our San Anselmo team dressing it up for Halloween!
Happy Halloween from Sport and Spine Therapy of Marin!
Spooktacular Group!!
Having a little fun in Novato to celebrate Halloween
Do you suffer from neck, back, or knee pain daily? These conditions can get in the way of a normal life. A physical therapist can properly assess your condition and prescribe treatment methods to help.
#SportandSpineTherapy
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Testimonial Tuesday!
We strive every day to create an amazing experience for our clients. One of our team members stood out this month, Lisa Paradiso, MPT. You can't go wrong when it comes to working with Lisa, just see what this patient said about her!
"I have been in physical therapy at various times through my entire adult life due to sports and athletic related injuries. I would rate the Sport and Spine Therapy of Marin's – Novato at the absolute top in terms of professionalism, the care for the equipment, the obvious highest quality of all the therapists that work there and the general atmosphere of the place. Particularly in this time of Covid, I felt completely safe in going for my PT appointments as they took all precautions. My therapist Lisa Paradiso was fabulous!" - J.B.
“Back pain” is an all-encompassing term used to describe a vast number of conditions that cause pain in the upper or lower back.
Sports-related injuries, poor posture, and car accidents are just a few of the many ways that someone can develop back pain.
https://www.sstmarin.com/physical-therapy-services/back-pain-relief/
Are you looking for a simple yet effective way to improve your overall health and fitness? See how stretching can help you! Sport and Spine Therapy of Marin can help you determine the benefits of stretchiing!
https://www.sstmarin.com/how-stretching-can-improve-your-life-sport-and-spine-therapy-of-marin/
Relieve the Sport and Spine experience! Learn more about pain relief, how to ensure you're taking advantage of your benefits, and more!
https://www.sstmarin.com/newsletter/December2020
Wishing everyone a festive, happy, and safe Holidays and New Year's Celebrations for the staff at Sport and Spine Therapy of Marin.
Headaches have a bad habit of showing up at the most inconvenient times.
Factors like your posture, type of mattress you use, your pillow, or even your desk chair can all impact your risk for experiencing regular headaches. Fortunately, we can help!
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Don't let your arthritis pain hold you back from the activities you love! Specialized physical therapy treatments can help you find lasting relief today!
https://www.sstmarin.com/suffering-from-arthritis-pain-relief-is-right-around-the-corner-pt-tips/