Back Pain
Physical therapy is often the most effective and non-invasive treatment for back pain. Our therapists are experts in the non-surgical treatment of back injuries. They can help patients recover using hands-on physical therapy and supervised, targeted exercise while fending off future problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I see a doctor before starting physical therapy for back pain? 

With direct access, you can immediately see a physical therapist without a physician referral. 

Yes, physical therapy can be highly effective in treating back pain through education, exercise, and hands-on techniques to relieve pain. 

While back pain can become chronic, it does not have to become permanent. Your physical therapist will design a plan to get you out of pain. 

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"Over the years, I have had several injuries and several surgeries that have required physical therapy and have had therapy with quite a few physical therapists."

“Over the years, I have had several injuries and several surgeries that have required physical therapy and have had therapy with quite a few physical therapists. Some of these therapists were friends of mine before and after they did my therapy, but my therapist here is and was the best therapist in every aspect that I have ever encountered. Over the past three years, I have seen her for three different issues and not only has she helped me improve my condition, but she has also identified the source of the problem that no one else has, including one condition that was misdiagnosed for about 35 years. She is awesome!”

October, 2023
"She was amazing. She took complete care of me making sure I was comfortable with the entire evaluation..."

“She was amazing. She took complete care of me making sure I was comfortable with the entire evaluation, and making sure she was gentle since I was just coming out of surgery. She listened to my entire concerns and explained everything she was doing thoroughly so I understood and addressed every concern I had. I’ve never had such a great experience at a doctors office before.”

October, 2023
"My wife, Jacalyn, and I founded a private physical and occupational therapy practice in 2007, and in 2018, we made the pivotal decision to partner with Confluent Health. Looking back, it was undoubtedly one of the best decisions we've ever made."

“My wife, Jacalyn, and I founded a private physical and occupational therapy practice in 2007, and in 2018, we made the pivotal decision to partner with Confluent Health. Looking back, it was undoubtedly one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. The key to Confluent’s success lies in its unique partnership model—offering local autonomy while providing robust centralized support. This ‘secret sauce’ has enabled us to grow in ways we couldn’t have imagined back in 2018.

Since then, we’ve nearly tripled in size, which has allowed us to take better care of our people and create significant growth opportunities for them. For Jacalyn and me, ensuring our team’s development and success has always been of utmost importance.

Confluent Health has provided invaluable resources in talent development, talent acquisition, finance and accounting, business development, marketing, innovation, PR, HR, compliance, legal support, continuing education, and professional development—just to name a few. Their partnership allows us to focus on growing and developing our people and expanding our business both locally and regionally.

What I value most about Confluent Health is the people. A company is only as strong as the individuals who comprise it, and Confluent’s people are second to none. They are trustworthy, innovative, and have a proven track record of success. Their forward-thinking vision for the future continues to inspire us.

As we look ahead, I’m incredibly excited about our continued journey with Confluent. If asked whether I would make the same decision again, the answer would be a resounding ‘Yes!'”

Michael Pappas, CEO Pappas OPT

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