Welcome to SuperSpine.net, the web-address of Physicians Back and Neck Clinic, Athens Physical Therapy and Dr. Christopher E. Doerr in Athens, Georgia and Lavonia, Georgia. For many people, the most frustrating aspect of having back pain or neck pain is getting understandable answers and learning which specific treatment option would be best for the problem.
Why do I have back pain? Whom should I see for this problem? Do I need X-rays or an MRI? Do I need physical therapy, or injections, or surgery? What can I do to help myself? The right place to start is with a physical medicine evaluation by a physician who concentrates upon spine injuries and conditions. Dr. Doerr and his staff have more than 12 years of experience in evaluating, diagnosing and treating patients with spine problems, neck, and back pain.
We are the starting point. It is our job to determine who can get better with specialized physical therapy, rehab exercises and spine education, versus who needs referral "up the ladder" for a pain specialist or spine surgical consultation.
Why do I have back pain? Whom should I see for this problem? Do I need X-rays or an MRI? Do I need physical therapy, or injections, or surgery? What can I do to help myself? The right place to start is with a physical medicine evaluation by a physician who concentrates upon spine injuries and conditions. Dr. Doerr and his staff have more than 12 years of experience in evaluating, diagnosing and treating patients with spine problems, neck, and back pain.
We are the starting point. It is our job to determine who can get better with specialized physical therapy, rehab exercises and spine education, versus who needs referral "up the ladder" for a pain specialist or spine surgical consultation.
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Physicians Back and Neck Clinic has built a reputation among our local neurosurgeons, orthopedists, neurologists and pain specialists as the place to send their difficult spine patients.
We are an ambulatory, self-contained clinic whose very existence is based upon the concept of maximizing patients' physical potential and knowledge base in order to master their spine condition.
The diversity of our staff reflects our commitment to bring together the skills of several disciplines in treating complex spine problems.
We are an ambulatory, self-contained clinic whose very existence is based upon the concept of maximizing patients' physical potential and knowledge base in order to master their spine condition.
The diversity of our staff reflects our commitment to bring together the skills of several disciplines in treating complex spine problems.
Treatment to restore spinal function, activity level and independence through the most scientifically-based treatment available.
Sometimes, the diagnosis is quite clear (such as a herniated disc) causing characteristic symptoms and a very clear path of treatment.
Other times, if a diagnosis is obscure or due to multiple factors, it can be appropriate to "diagnose by treating" with safe and tested physical therapy methods based upon what provokes and what relieves the symptoms.
With spinal conditions, the change in one's symptoms while achieving therapy milestones helps greatly to determine the next step - both diagnostically and therapeutically.
Sometimes, the diagnosis is quite clear (such as a herniated disc) causing characteristic symptoms and a very clear path of treatment.
Other times, if a diagnosis is obscure or due to multiple factors, it can be appropriate to "diagnose by treating" with safe and tested physical therapy methods based upon what provokes and what relieves the symptoms.
With spinal conditions, the change in one's symptoms while achieving therapy milestones helps greatly to determine the next step - both diagnostically and therapeutically.
Contained within this section of the site is most of the information that you will need in terms of addressing questions you might have regarding your visit to Athens Physical Therapy from initial expectations to insurances and aftercare.
If you have a question that is not addressed within these pages, please feel free to contact us with your questions and concerns.
At Athens Physical Therapy it is our goal to treat the whole person and answering your inquiries is just one way that we will do that.
If you have a question that is not addressed within these pages, please feel free to contact us with your questions and concerns.
At Athens Physical Therapy it is our goal to treat the whole person and answering your inquiries is just one way that we will do that.
The physical therapists and medical staff of Athens Physical Therapy / Physicians Back and Neck Clinic are devoted to matching the proper treatment to your specific condition.
We need to know the story of your problem before we can treat it.
While many patients may have the same diagnosis on the dotted line, the individual characteristics of your condition need to be understood and appreciated because of subtle differences that may be required in your therapy compared to that of another patient.
We need to know the story of your problem before we can treat it.
While many patients may have the same diagnosis on the dotted line, the individual characteristics of your condition need to be understood and appreciated because of subtle differences that may be required in your therapy compared to that of another patient.
In general, you should see a doctor who will examine you closely for the warning signs of a serious problem, who will order and study the films (MRI, X-rays) to confirm a diagnosis, and who will 'shepherd' you through your treatment to a satisfactory resolution of your problem.
A physician like Dr. Doerr, specializing in Physical Medicine (also known as PM&R, or physiatry) is a great starting point for patients with a spine problem.
His job is to make a diagnosis, give it a name, and decide upon the best plan of action.
A physician like Dr. Doerr, specializing in Physical Medicine (also known as PM&R, or physiatry) is a great starting point for patients with a spine problem.
His job is to make a diagnosis, give it a name, and decide upon the best plan of action.
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