Did You Know? National Physical Therapy Month Edition
October is National Physical Therapy Month, and physical therapists everywhere are jumping at the opportunity to remind people about the important role improved and restored movement has on improving society. “Pain-free movement is crucial to your quality of daily...
Pools Offer Fitness and Relief for Older Adults
While drinking plenty of water is critical to life, health and healing, simply submerging your body in water (i.e., a pool) opens up opportunities for relief and fitness for those who otherwise may have difficulty exercising. This is especially important for aging...
Mind your back(pack) during back-to-school
From homework and tests to extra-curricular activities, students already shoulder plenty of weight during back-to-school time. Their backpacks should be the least of their worries. Unfortunately, due to the lack of awareness or simple disinterest (or both), backpacks...
Dog Owners More Likely to Meet Fitness Benchmarks
It turns out our furry friends have more to offer us than companionship and unconditional love. Based on multiple studies, dog owners are generally healthier and more likely to meet national fitness benchmarks than non-owners. How likely? According to the American...
Physical Therapist, Heal Thyself!
So a little more than 2 weeks ago I had the wonderful experience of sudden onset back pain, hip pain and a little sciatica. When it happened I thought I had broken a bone in my hip with only the trauma of sitting in my car for 10 minutes to drive home after a run...
Go: Do your homework
This week we talked with Women’s Health Physical Therapist, Layla Madison. Layla tells us that she must do her “homework” in order to keep her body happy. For her this includes hip strengthening exercise and low back stretching. Layla’s favorite stretch is Downward...
Go: A Movement Discussion Part 1
Hello to everyone out on the world wide web! In my discussion with David Beltramo, PT we always come back to movement and walking. At some point in his day, whether it is a lunch break, before work or after work we both try to get in extra steps and get outside. We...
Go: A Movement Discussion Introduction
Hello to everyone out there on the world wide web. This is Physical therapist Tim Madison over at Synergy Spine Therapy. Where our goal is to help you become educated and empowered to fix ourself through movement. It is not only our goal, but our way of life. we...
Go: Stretch + Move + Breathe
Finding balance in play and work is integral for to bring 100% of my mind and body to the work place. To keep up with theses demanding levels of stress, we all require positive mental and physical activities at work and outside of work. With an active lifestyle not...
Walking a ‘Gait-way’ to Back Pain Relief
Are you experiencing tightness or discomfort in your lower-back? Try taking a walk, suggests Synergy physical therapist Lee O’Connor. According to O’Connor, owner of Synergy Spine Therapy, studies have shown walking to be effective in preventing, alleviating and even...
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Synergy Spine Therapy
10305 SW Park Way, Suite 201
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 419–6220
Meet your PT
Lee O’Connor, PT, OCS, Cert MDT began his career as a staff therapist and worked up to Lead therapist at Providence St. Vincent Rehabilitation in Portland.
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Synergy Spine Therapy
10305 SW Park Way, Suite 201
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 419–6220
Hours
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm
Weekends: Closed
What We Treat
Spine Care
ASTYM
McKenzie Method
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