Living Your Best Life

You need the right type of exercise to effectively overcome fitness obstacles. For example, a runner may have gained weight after being sidelined by a knee injury. A rehabilitation physician can prescribe tailored, low-impact activities that burn calories without aggravating the injury, simultaneously prescribing physical therapy and use of assistive devices/tools to strengthen and support the knee. Another patient may be suffering from chronic neck pain and may be prescribed medication, stretching, and soft tissue massage/myofascial release for short-term pain relief, as well as strengthening exercises to prevent future pain. If interventional techniques are indicated, they can be performed to augment physical therapy efforts and expedite recovery efforts. If surgery is necessary, Dr. Merritt will work with patients before and after surgery and can refer to many well known local specialists. By directing your treatment team and collaborating closely together, Dr. Merritt and Patrick Le, MPT are able to especially design a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. 

Do you want to strengthen an injured muscle, find relief from chronic pain, or walk up the stairs without being winded? The Premiere Spine & Sports Medicine staff can work with you to determine realistic short- and long-term goals. Along the way, we will work diligently to help you find relief from pain, achieve successes in rehabilitation or exercise programs, overcome your setbacks, and reassess your goals as necessary. Other services including, but not limited to physical therapy, soft tissue massage therapy, acupuncture, minimally invasive injections, electromyography & nerve conduction studies as well as state-ofthe-art ultrasound guided soft tissue diagnoses and interventions assist Premiere Spine & Sports Medicine’s dedication to a thorough comprehensive clinical intervention.