Lower Back Pain
Back pain affects the lives of over 80% of Americans at some point in their life. The causes are vast, but it’s important to understand that there is no standard treatment. It must be researched and discovered what works best for each individual patient.
If you have lower back pain it may be due to one or more causes including injury, muscle spasms, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, tumors, nerve problems or arthritis to name a few. We take the time to understand what is causing your pain so we can provide the best care possible.
This may include one or a combination of the following:
- Stretching and strengthening exercises to prevent further injury
- Lumbar spine stabilization techniques to take pressure off the lower back
- Neurological re-education for proper firing patterns of muscles that are weakened through injury or lack of use
- Manual therapies
- Modalities including heat, ice, and electrical stimulation
- Patient education regarding activities and posture
Greendale Physical Therapy, LLC helped me regain the strength in my ankles and feet to keep me walking and continue to exercise and golf. The staff are all well skilled, pleasant, and supportive. I would highly recommend them to my friends for PT. They are a great group!
Clinton Patient
Shrewsbury Clinic
280 Boston Turnpike
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
T: 508-753-7780
F: 508-459-5900
Worcester Clinic
120 Gold Star Boulevard
Worcester, MA 01545
T: 508-459-5000
F: 508-459-5900
Clinton Clinic
145 Church Street
Clinton, MA 01510
T: 978-598-3155
F: 508-459-5900
Marlborough Clinic
435 Lakeside Avenue
Marlborough, MA 01752
T: 508-488-4110
F:508-459-5900
Fitchburg Clinic
28 Ashby State Road,
Fitchburg, MA 01420
T: 978-400-3690
F:508-459-5900
Aquatics
766 Main Street Worcester,
MA 01610
T: 508-459-5000
F: 508-459-5900
Physical Therapist Assistants
Kim Barrow
MS, BS, PTA, Aquatics Director
Education
Southern Connecticut State University, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Exercise Science
MassBay Community College, Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
Areas of Clinical Interest
lower back pain and disk conditions, aquatics, chronic pain, post surgical rehab, balance issues
Certifications + Trainings
Certified ACE Personal Trainer, Craniosacral Level I, Graston Technique Levels I & II.
Trained in Burdenko Method, Aquatic Therapy Rehab Institute (ATRI), Kinesiotaping, Biosynchronistics, Maitland Technique, Mulligan Concept, Functional Movement Assessment (FMA), Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Muscle Energy Techniques of the Spine and Extremities
Ross Beaudette
BA, PTA, CSCS, Worcester Clinic Manager, Center Coordinator of Clinical Education (CCCE)
Education
Worcester State University, Bachelor of Education
New England Institute of Technology, Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant
Areas of Clinical Interest
sports rehab, injury prevention, ergonomics, post-surgical, footwear assessment and prescription
Certifications + Trainings
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Matheson Functional Capacity Evaluation certification, Matheson work hardening certification, ACE personal trainer, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Active Release Technique (ART), Mulligan technique, McKenzie Technique, myofascial release, Muscle Energy Techniques of the Spine and Extremities
Nicolette Bender
BS, PTA
Education
University of Massachusetts, Bachelor of Exercise Science
Becker College, Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant
Areas of Clinical Interest
Rehab Pilates, pre and post natal, postural re-patterning, injury prevention, stability training
Certifications + Trainings
STOTT PILATES, NSCA-CPT, TRX, Biosynchronistics, Core Integration, Craniosacral therapy (CST Level 1 & cervical spine), Total Barre, CORE Athletic Conditioning, Diaphragm Release Techniques, Myofascial Release Therapy, Mulligan Techniques for the Extremities, Muscle Energy Techniques for the Spine and Extremities. ISP (injury and special population) focus that includes pre and post natal, scoliosis programming, & breast cancer rehabilitation.
Alexandra "Allie" Hagan
PTA
Education
Salem State University, Bachelor of Athletic Training
Bay State College, Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant
John Hannon
PTA
Education
New England Institute of Technology, Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant
Areas of Clinical Interest
Back pain, footwear/gait assessment, balance/fall prevention, total joint replacement, workplace ergonomics/postural re-ed, injury prevention, aquatics
Certifications + Trainings
Summit certification in evidence-based assessment and treatment for TMJ, Blood Flow Restriction Training, cervical spine dysfunction, and headaches/post concussion
Katharine Osborne
PTA
Education
Mount Wachusett Community College, Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant
Areas of Clinical Interest
Manual therapy, myofascial release, lower back pain, shoulder and knee injuries, neck pain, kinesiology, trigger point therapy, patient education
Certifications + Trainings
Graston Technique M1-Basic Training