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Understanding Discogenic Pain

Understanding Discogenic Pain

by Rob Hollander | Aug 25, 2022 | Aging and Active, back pain, Chronic Pain, pain, Physical Therapy, Spine Care

Do you or anyone you know suffer from lower back pain? It is one of the most common orthopedic presentations that we see in the clinic. Statistics show that the percentage of adults with back pain increases with age, from 28.4% for those aged 18–29 and 35.2% for those...
Understanding Acute Pain and How to Safely Recover From It

Understanding Acute Pain and How to Safely Recover From It

by Ron Carpenter | May 12, 2022 | Aging and Active, back pain, health and wellness, pain, Physical Therapy, Spine Care

Acute pain is defined as pain that comes on rather suddenly and lasts less than three months.  The cause may be known, such as having surgery, a ski accident, twisting a knee, or a lifting injury. The reason may also be unknown, like waking up with shoulder...
A New Approach to Understanding Chronic or Persistent Pain

A New Approach to Understanding Chronic or Persistent Pain

by Rob Hollander | Mar 30, 2022 | Aging and Active, back pain, Chronic Pain, health and wellness, musculoskeletal, pain, Physical Therapy, Spine Care

On the surface, pain seems like a pretty simple concept to understand. We’ve all experienced some level of discomfort related to an injury or activity over time. However, there are vast differences between individuals on how we perceive pain and how our bodies respond...
Sciatica is a Pain but Not Where You May Think

Sciatica is a Pain but Not Where You May Think

by Melanie Herron | Feb 2, 2022 | Aging and Active, back pain, Exercise of the Month, low back pian, muscle soreness, pain, Physical Therapy, Sciatica, Spine Care

John arrived at his physical therapy evaluation and shared that he had sciatica with his physical therapist, Rob Hollander. However, as Rob began to unravel the mystery behind John’s pain, he quickly discovered that John’s pain wasn’t sciatica; it was back pain. ...
Chronic Pain – Perception Matters: How the Brain Can Impede Recovery

Chronic Pain – Perception Matters: How the Brain Can Impede Recovery

by Melanie Herron | Mar 15, 2021 | Aging and Active, back pain, health and wellness, pain, Physical Therapy

“Pain doesn’t always equal harm.”  This is interesting advice coming from a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic and orthopedic rehab where she frequently encounters chronic pain. Chronic or no, the underlying problem remains the same.  Mackenzie Van...
Helpful Hints for a quick recovery from Acute Low Back Pain

Helpful Hints for a quick recovery from Acute Low Back Pain

by Rob Hollander | May 1, 2018 | back pain, pain, Physical Therapy, Spine Care

Acute Low Back pain? Early intervention can get you back to recovery quickly and safely. Back pain can be extremely uncomfortable. Statistics show 80% of adults will show significant low back pain during their lifetime.  For some, this becomes recurrent and often...

Our Physical Therapists

  • Scott Weber, PT-CLT
  • Rob Hollander, PT
  • Diana Spring, DPT
  • Ron Carpenter, PT, OCS
  • Molly Nelson, DPT-CLT
  • Kate Holmer, PT, DPT
  • Mackenzie Van Loo, DPT, WCS, CAPP-OB

Alpine Physical Therapy & Spine Care – Westside

336 SW Cyber Dr.
Suite 107
Bend, OR 97702

Alpine Physical Therapy & Spine Care – Eastside

2546 NE Conners Avenue
Suite 110
Bend, OR 97701

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