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Leg pain can come from a back injury.

By MiKayla Sanocki, SPT

Did you know a back problem can cause symptoms such as pain, decreased strength and decreased sensations into the thigh, calf, ankle or foot? Physical therapists trained in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) here at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy can determine during the evaluation if any of these lower leg symptoms are coming from your back.

Check out this bizarre clinical presentation we treated at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy:

She did not remember any trauma to the ankle

The patient came to physical therapy for an “ankle sprain” that occurred 3-months earlier.  She stated she woke up unable to put any weight on her right foot. The pain had remained constant in her ankle, so bad at times that she couldn’t walk!  Upon further questioning, the patient revealed what she had been doing the day before: She had driven 2 hours, on her way home from helping clean a house. During the drive she had discomfort in her buttock and hamstring that made her want to pull the car over to stretch.  She did not remember any trauma to the ankle, however, but the ankle pain was the only pain she was experiencing now.

Her ankle pain has caused her to quit running and yoga — two of her favorite activities.

Mechanical Evaluation finds cause in spine

Picture of woman running wearing RinardPT logo

During the mechanical evaluation we found that certain directions of low back movements decreased the pain in her ankle.  After being sent home with 1 simple exercise to perform every waking hour – which she did perfectly – she returned within 24 hours reporting 90% recovery in pain! Over the next week we were able to progress her exercises and now the patient reports no ankle pain at all. In only 4 visits we were able to abolish her ankle pain, and she is now getting back to running and yoga!

The patient reports, “I now have the tools to prevent the return of my back and ankle pain”.

Treatment at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy vs Traditional PT

In contrast to MDT, traditional PT would not have uncovered the spinal cause of the patient’s ankle pain.  Treatment would have been ineffective since it would have focused only on trying to treat the symptom.

Do you know if your pain in the legs or arms could be coming from the spine?  Schedule your evaluation at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy and find out! 

 

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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from Nick Rinard Physical Therapy in Portland Oregon 2024

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy.

Nick Rinard Physical Therapy is very Thankful to have you in our lives! We couldn’t do it without you!

Nick Rinard Physical Therapy will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 28th 2024, Friday November 29th, 2024, Monday December 2nd 2024 and Tuesday December 3rd 2024.

Regular office hours will resume Wednesday December 3rd 2024.

If you are in need before then please do not hesitate to call
503-244-6232 or email help@rinardpt.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Nick Rinard Physical Therapy helps get our firefighters back in the line of duty.

A Nick Rinard Physical Therapy patient emphasizes the importance of health and fitness in the the demanding role of a firefighter.

His home exercise plan is so convenient he can do it while he works!

Thank you for your service and courage you give to the community.

Thank you for sharing your Nick Rinard Physical Therapy story!

 

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Getting patients results since 1996

Nick Rinard Physical Therapy- where patients come to get results from physical therapy!

“I had lower back pain for the past 4 years & previous physical therapy visits & exercises only had temporary results.
After only 6 visits I can go back to my regularly scheduled daily HIT classes.
I’m so confident that if I had another pain issue in the future I can come back to Nick & get it fixed.”
Cara

 

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Struggling with knee pain? Nick Rinard Physical Therapy is the place for you.

We can get you back to walking, exercising, running, enjoying your sport again….

“I had horrible knee pain that was keeping me from being a mobile as I wanted.

Even just going up and downstairs even hurt.

Dr. Rinard was amazing- best PT experience I’ve ever had.

Exercises were easy to do + only had once/week appointments after the first week.

I can no go down stairs with no pain, one legged lunges without pain, play tennis without pain, + do 5K walks or more without knee pain.

THANK YOU ALL!”
Marla

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Results from the heart

 

Results from the heart.

Thank you Terry for sharing!

“Sometime ago, I was injured rather severely, causing a constant agonizing nerve pain. A nurse at the hospital where I was examined recommended Diagnostic Physical Therapy; namely Nick Rinard and his associates.

Under Nick’s careful supervision, these highly trained professionals diagnosed my condition and started treatment immediately, and gave explicit instructions for exercises I was to do at home between visits.

Not only did the pain improve, but also my mental outlook, as the world suddenly seemed a worthwhile place to be. Sessions took place daily at first, then weekly, and eventually my condition was so much improved that I can now live a normal life.

Nick and his team of professionals have achieved a level of care and skill I had not previously seen, with a superb knowledge of the human body, especially the arts and sciences associated with muscle, bone, nerve and sinew, as well as an unexpected understanding of one’s mental and spiritual outlook.”

Terry

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Just a reminder as coronavirus cases rise in Oregon.

Nick Rinard Physical Therapy has continued SAFETY MEASURES and are ALWAYS here for you!

Our staff is fully vaccinated and continues to follow social distancing, sanitation protocols and wear masks.

New patients and established patients will find every visit very valuable and should not delay care due to increases in Coronavirus cases.

We are here to diagnose, educate, offer tools, listen to concerns, and meet all safety needs of every patient.

May all our patients stay safe, healthy and have a quick recovery should they test positive for Coronavirus this summer.

Nick Rinard Physical Therapy is here for you.

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The official first day of summer is upon us.

It has been a busy and wonderful spring at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy!

We are excited about getting you pain free from all your injuries so that you can slide into your favorite summer activities!

While a lot of injuries can occur during activities, it’s just as common to injure yourself slouching on the couch with your feet up while you have been waiting for the rain to stop and the sun to shine.

Your seasonal pains could point to a chronic condition that could easily be treated.

With summer just around the corner take care of your aches and pains now before they get worse.

Nick Rinard Physical Therapy is ALWAYS here to help!

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Share your Nick Rinard Physical Therapy story.

You may just inspire someone with a similar condition to get out of pain today!

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