Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physiatry-led, non-surgical care that restores function and treats pain across muscles, joints, nerves and the spine.
How it works
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), also called Physiatry, focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the muscles, joints, nerves, and spine, with an emphasis on restoring function and avoiding surgery when appropriate.
A physiatrist evaluates your symptoms, movement, and overall function to understand what is causing your pain or physical limitations and will use that information to guide treatments. Treatments may include targeted procedures, medications, physical therapy, and/or rehabilitation to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore function.
What we treat with it
- Back and neck pain
- Nerve, muscle, and joint injuries
- Recovery after injury or surgery
- Sports and overuse injuries
- Chronic pain
- Muscle weakness and movement difficulties
- Reduced mobility and loss of function
What to expect
A Comprehensive Evaluation
Your physiatrist evaluates movement, strength, sensation, and nerve function to identify the underlying source of your pain or limitation.
A Personalized Plan
Treatment may include medications, targeted injections, physical therapy, and rehabilitation, tailored to your condition and goals.
Coordinated Care
Your physiatrist works closely with pain, spine, and orthopedic specialists to provide comprehensive care and guide you through recovery.
Questions we hear every day.
A medical doctor who specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), focused on diagnosing and treating pain and movement problems while restoring function and avoiding surgery when possible.
A physiatrist is a physician who diagnoses your condition and develops your overall treatment plan. Physical therapy can be a component of that plan.
Most visits do not require referral. Call us and we will confirm what your specific insurance plan requires before your visit.
Yes, most insurance plans cover PM&R services, including workers’ compensation and motor vehicle claims. We verify your benefits before your appointment.
Physiatrists treat a wide range of conditions affecting the spine, muscles, joints, and nerves, including back and neck pain, sciatica, nerve injuries, joint pain, sports injuries, and chronic pain.
Yes. Physiatrists often evaluate and treat conditions that overlap with orthopedic care, particularly when pain, nerve symptoms, or difficulty with movement persist. We can also coordinate care with orthopedic and spine specialists when surgery or other treatment is needed.
Not necessarily. Treatment depends on your diagnosis, symptoms, and goals. When appropriate, a physiatrist may recommend targeted injections or other procedures as part of a broader treatment plan.
Consider seeing a physiatrist if pain or an injury is affecting your movement, strength, or ability to perform daily activities, particularly when symptoms persist or you are looking for non-surgical treatment options.
Yes. Physiatrists can evaluate the underlying cause of chronic pain and develop a comprehensive treatment plan that may include rehabilitation, medications, and targeted procedures.
Find out if this is your answer.
A board-certified specialist will confirm the right treatment at your first visit.