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Services

Pre/Post Natal

Orthopedic spine and joint pain and dysfunction

Pelvic pain

Diastasis Recti (DRA) 

Urinary leakage/stress incontinence

Urinary urgency/urge incontinence

Urinary frequency

Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)

Constipation/Bowel conditions

Pediatric bowel and bladder

Pre/post natal

Pre Natal

  • Hip, Sacroiliac joint, or pubic bone pain

  • Neck, upper/mid/low back or rib pain

  • Bladder leakage, urgency or frequency

  • Diastasis Recti (abdominal muscle separation)

  • Pelvic floor muscle strengthening

  • Core muscle strengthening

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Preparation for vaginal delivery or planned caesarean

  • Perineal massage & pelvic floor muscle relaxation techniques 

  • Body mechanics education for back pain, bladder leakage or prolapse

  • Safe exercise during pregnancy

Many pre and post natal issues have an underlying orthopedic cause. Our particular expertise in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy can identify these problems quickly. See Spine section below.

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Call to schedule: (708) 512-5124

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Post Natal

  • Hip, Sacroiliac joint, or pubic bone pain/separation

  • Neck, mid back, low back or rib pain

  • Diastasis Recti (abdominal muscle separation)

  • Coccyx (tail bone) fracture and/or pain

  • Bladder leakage, urgency or frequency

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse

  • Pelvic floor muscle strengthening

  • Core muscle strengthening

  • Constipation/hemorrhoids

  • Body mechanics education for back pain, bladder leakage or prolapse

  • Safe return to exercise, including high level/impact exercise

Many pre and post natal issues have an underlying orthopedic cause. Our particular expertise in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy can identify these problems quickly. See Spine section below.

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Spine

  • Neck, mid back or low back pain

  • Herniated discs

  • Sciatica

  • Radiculopathy

  • Stenosis

  • Degenerative Disc Disease

  • Spondylolisthesis

  • Sacroiliac joint pain (SIJ)

  • Adhered nerve root

Evaluation and treatment using Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie Method)

Spine/Joint

Call today to schedule: (708) 512-5124

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Joint
Includes pain and/or dysfunction in each area

  • Upper extremity:

    • Shoulder, elbow, wrist

  • Lower extremity:

    • Buttocks, hip, groin, knee, ankle

  • Sacroiliac joint pain (SIJ)

  • Jaw, anterior chest, abdominal pain

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Examples of specific problems include: rotator cuff tear, knee meniscus tear, hip arthritis or labral tear, groin pain, Piriformis syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Evaluation and treatment using Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie Method)

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Do not wait another day! Call today to schedule an appointment: (708) 512-5124

Adult Pelvic Health

  • Pelvic floor dysfunction 

  • Pelvic pain (acute or chronic)

  • Perineal pain

  • Pelvic girdle pain

  • Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation)

  • Stress incontinence

  • Urinary urgency/frequency

  • Mixed incontinence (stress and urge)

  • Overactive bladder

  • Prolapse

  • Nocturia

  • Slow urinary stream

  • Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome

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Bowel

  • Constipation/obstructed defecation

  • Dyssynergic defacation 

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome

  • Fecal and anal incontinence

  • Third and fourth degree sphincter tearing during delivery

  • Rectocele

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome

  • Slow transit constipation

  • Megacolon/megarectum

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Pediatric Bowel
and Bladder

  • Constipation

  • Fecal incontinence

  • Encopresis

  • Enuresis/bedwetting

  • Toilet training

  • Core muscle weakness

  • Diastasis Recti (DRA, abdominal separation)

  • Stress incontinence 

  • Overactive bladder 

  • Adolescent incontinence

  • Adolescent pelvic pain

Call to schedule an appointment:
(708) 512-5124

Programs

Programs
Empowered Pregnancy Program
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  • Are you pregnant and want to prepare your body to handle pregnancy without pain?

  • Are you worried about getting a diastasis recti (abdominals)?

  • Are you wondering how to avoid urinary incontinence?

  • Are you worried that you will have to live with back pain for your entire pregnancy? 

  • Would you like to learn about problems that commonly occur during pregnancy and some simple strategies to help manage them?

  • Would you like to be strong for your delivery and know what is safe for you and your baby?

You are invited to join expert pregnancy and postpartum physical therapist, Dr. Renee Spinella, as she leads her popular Empowered Pregnancy Program.

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Renee can answer your questions and ease your concerns so you can progress through your pregnancy and experience an empowered birth!

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To keep our group intimate and enable discussion, space is limited. This class commonly sells out, so sign up today! Class will run on a semi-regular basis. Check back for new dates and times as they are made available.

When: Check back soon for new dates and times!

Cost: $25 (Non-refundable payment at sign up to secure your spot) 

Where: 11824 Southwest Highway, Suite 200, Palos Heights

Sign up in one of two ways:

Call/text: 708-512-5124

Email: backtohealth.renee@gmail.com

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