Pain Managment

Solstice Physical Therapists are experts in treating pain with nonpharmacologic therapy and nonopioid means. This is because we treat the root cause of your pain, and not mask the symptoms. Studies show that seeking care from a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) before a medical doctor (MD) for many conditions can result in decreased cost, time, pain, and improved quality of life without the use of opioids or surgery.

We pride ourselves on getting you back to feeling better faster, with a wide variety of therapeutic interventions.

Chronic Conditions

At Solstice Physical Therapy, our unique skill set and holistic approach to assessment and treatment provides patients with results they have not been able to find elsewhere. A large majority of our patients find us through word-of-mouth referral after becoming disappointed with the traditional medical model. Dr. Lisa is accomplished in restoring pain-free movement and improved functions in those who have exhausted Western medicine’s approach to their chronic condition.

Myofascial Release

Myofascial release is a safe, effective, hands-on technique that applies gentle sustained pressure onto the connective tissue or “fascia” to enhance mobility and eliminate pain. Inflammation, trauma, or surgery can cause myofascial restrictions producing tensile pressures throughout the body. At Solstice PT, we have found that the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach is an extremely effective tool for every condition that we have treated from migraines to low back pain to fibromyalgia, sports pain and injuries and much more. Myofascial release is the most utilized specialty provided by Solstice PT to promote proper body mechanics and posture, enhancement of strength and flexibility, decreased pain, and improved movement awareness. For more information about the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release technique, click here.

Dry Needling

Physical therapists use dry needling, which resembles acupuncture needles, to relieve pain and muscle tightness and improve range of motion. Dry needling has been shown to be an effective treatment for trigger point pain, plantar fasciitis, sciatica, and many other conditions. Recent studies conclude that dry needling can also increase blood circulation to joints suffering from osteo-arthritis by up to 70%.

Physical therapists who perform dry needling have extensive supplemental education and deep understanding of human anatomy. Learn more about the efficacy of dry needling here.

Manual Techniques

Solstice Physical Therapy incorporates a wide variety of manual techniques. These include, and are not limited to Myofascial Release, therapeutic cupping, trigger-point release, joint mobilization/manipulation and taping.

Unlike massage techniques that use pressure (pushing) cupping uses tensile properties (pulling). This can be a less painful and more effective way of breaking up tissue adhesions and knots than the often-painful deep tissue massage. Dr. Lisa will determine which therapeutic technique is most effective for your particular goals. Sessions may include multiple techniques in one sitting.

JOint Mobilizations

Solstice Physical Therapy provides skilled joint mobilizations and manipulations to enhance movement and decrease pain. Your therapist applies targeted pressure or force to a joint in a specific direction. The repetitions and intensity vary according to feedback from your body, and your comfort.