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Wait…I Thought it Was Normal to Have Body Aches and Pains?

Conditions such as low back pain, chronic headaches, shoulder , hip and knee pain have become more prevalent in our growing society. Low back pain is a common and costly complaint with the point prevalence ranging from

12% to 33%, the 1year prevalence from 22% to 65% and the lifetime prevalence from 11 % to 84%. [1] That means that MOST of us will have back pain at some point in our lifetime. If you have been experiencing body pain for more than 2 weeks you are appropriate for a visit to your Physician in order to determine the need for physical therapy. Licensed Physical Therapists meet the demands of those with joint, muscle, tendon, ligament, nerve pain and much more Don’t wait any longer, you deserve to be living pain free and feeling great everyday!

We are highly trained and educated professionals that will assess your movement dysfunctions and evaluate your individual need for specific interventions that may include stretching, strengthening, balance training and or modalities. These include restoring normal joint motion, alleviating tissue (muscle, ligament, tendon and nerve) restrictions, re-educating muscles and regulating your neurological system. In turn, everything put together will enhance skeletal healing, optimize muscle performance and aid in regulating the inflammatory response. We are the experts in evaluating your functional or “dysfunctional” movement and then teaching you how to manage, maintain and take care of the root of the problem in order to alleviate your pain long term.

If you have been experiencing pain for an unknown reason for more than 2 weeks, have a fresh injury or have just had surgery and are in need of rehabilitation please come check out the amazing Therapy Staff at ProActive Physical Therapy. Next week we will be discussing what to expect at therapy.


[1] Walker BF The prevalence of low back pain : a systematic review of the literature from 1966 to 1998. J Spinal Disord. 2000; 13(3):205-217.

About the Author - Rachel

Rachel began her journey into medicine right here in San Diego County back in 2001. She attended Point Loma Nazarene University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Athletic Training. She worked for several years as an ATC in Southern California at a premier outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine facility. She went on to complete her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University in 2009. She continued into her professional career as a Physical Therapist/ Certified Athletic Trainer at Team Physical Therapy in Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. She began with ProActive Physical Therapy in 2011 and primarily works at our Vista clinic. Rachel has specialized training in manual techniques of the spine, gait analysis and proper orthotic wear. She is experienced with athletic taping, bracing and Kinesiotape. She uses functional movement screening to assess her patients and aggressively treats sport related injuries. Rachel enjoys teaching her patients how to manage their wellness, strength and incorporate a balanced lifestyle in order to remain active, pain free and healthy.