Top 4 Aches and Pains We Treat: Shoulder, Knee, Back, and Neck Pain

Nothing is more frustrating than the feeling of pain. Our Well Equipt doctors have worked with a wide range of aches, pains, and injuries since our founding in 2018. We know how to ease your discomfort momentarily, and keep it from coming back! Our goal is to help manage pain and take you one step closer to living a pain-free active lifestyle.

We help you achieve wellness through 3 simple steps:

✨DIAGNOSE AND UNDERSTAND YOUR PAIN

✨CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A PERSONALIZED PLAN TO FIX IT

✨PREVENT THE PAIN FROM RETURNING

Below are four of the complaints we hear most often — check out our YouTube Channel for stretches and exercises!

1. Shoulder Pain

Common causes: Rotator cuff injuries, impingement, frozen shoulder

Our approach: We focus on rotator cuff strengthening and scapular (shoulder blade) stabilization to improve shoulder function and reduce pain.

Treatment methods:

  • Manual therapy to improve joint mobility

  • Targeted exercises for rotator cuff and shoulder blade muscles

  • Posture correction techniques

2. Knee Pain

Common causes: Osteoarthritis, patellofemoral pain syndrome, ligament injuries

Our approach: We emphasize improving hip and quad strength, enhancing lower body biomechanics, and refining multi-planar control.

Treatment methods:

  • Gait analysis to identify movement patterns

  • Strength training for surrounding muscle groups

  • Balance exercises to improve joint stability

3. Low Back Pain

Common causes: Herniated discs, muscle strains, sciatica

Our approach: We focus on using your breath and core to help manage low back pain and get all the muscles working together effectively.

Treatment methods:

  • Manual therapy and soft tissue work to calm down pain

  • Core stabilization exercises

  • Ergonomic advice for daily activities

4. Neck Pain

Common causes: Poor posture, cervical spondylosis, whiplash, stress

Our approach: We concentrate on strengthening postural muscles of the middle back and neck to alleviate pain and improve function.

Treatment methods:

  • Manual therapy to reduce muscle tension

  • Postural strengthening

  • Ergonomic adjustments for work and home environments

At Well Equipt Physical Therapy, we're committed to helping our community overcome pain and achieve optimal physical health. Our goal is to not only ease your discomfort momentarily but also prevent it from returning, taking you one step closer to living a pain-free, active lifestyle.

Don't let pain hold you back any longer. Schedule a consultation with our expert physical therapists at Well Equipt today. We welcome patients at our Buckhead office in Atlanta, Georgia, and many of our services can be provided remotely.

Click below to book online and start your journey towards a pain-free life.

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