Question asked by Jennifer Billings 265 days ago
Can someone recommend a good Physical Therapist for mild disk protrusions?
Just received the results of my c-spine MRI and I have 2mm disk bulge/protrusions between C5-6 & C6-7. The neurologist prescribed PT and massage along with ultrasound, TENS, and traction. As a trainer & group fitness instructor who teaches 20+ classes per week there's no way I can limit my movement so I want to find a PT who works with athletes. I live in Redondo Beach, CA, does anyone have any recommendations?
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Answered by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali
265 days ago
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Email Dr. Michael Jones at www.postrehab.com and tell him that I referred you. He is located in Sacramento. I feel confident that he can put you in contact with either a licensed physical therapist or one of the medical exercise specialist he has trained who might be able to assist you.
Hope this is helpful to you.
Hope this is helpful to you.
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Thanks so much! I'll keep you posted.
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Hi Jennifer. I hope (know?) that by now your issue has probably been resolved. But for future reference, whenever I'm in the need for a special practitioner such as here with a physical therapist, I will check with the local PTA (physical therapy association) as well as check with clients/friends/local college athletic department or other local sources for referrals. I've found that this is a great way to 'discover' someone to help you.
I hope that this helps, and that you're completely recovered by now!
The answer to your question depends a lot on a couple of factors: they type of group class that's involved, and the degree to which the instructor is an 'active participant.' For example, I train teams and small groups of athletes. Depending on the actual session involved (e.g. is it a weight training session, or something like a plyometric or speed training session) my active involvement varies. If I were to try to actively participate in several plyometric training sessions in a week, I might find myself injured, whereas if I'm merely supervising and/or demonstrating a weight training session, I may be able to do several of those in a week.
So, take a look at what type of group sessions you're talking about and see where that answer leads you.
Good luck, and stay healthy!
LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
larue.cook@lecfitness.com
I hope that this helps, and that you're completely recovered by now!
The answer to your question depends a lot on a couple of factors: they type of group class that's involved, and the degree to which the instructor is an 'active participant.' For example, I train teams and small groups of athletes. Depending on the actual session involved (e.g. is it a weight training session, or something like a plyometric or speed training session) my active involvement varies. If I were to try to actively participate in several plyometric training sessions in a week, I might find myself injured, whereas if I'm merely supervising and/or demonstrating a weight training session, I may be able to do several of those in a week.
So, take a look at what type of group sessions you're talking about and see where that answer leads you.
Good luck, and stay healthy!
LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
larue.cook@lecfitness.com






