Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Partner for Personalized Physical Therapy Solutions
At Back to Life, we approach physical therapy as a partnership focused on restoring function and reducing pain through personalized care. Our team specializes in treating complex musculoskeletal conditions, utilizing the Movement System Balance approach developed by Shirley Sahrmann to address the root causes of pain rather than just symptoms. With over 65 combined years of experience, we have helped patients with chronic back, hip, and pelvic pain achieve lasting relief through customized treatment plans that integrate exercise, manual therapy, and patient education.Our practice emphasizes active patient participation, empowering individuals to manage their conditions independently while minimizing reliance on ongoing care. We pride ourselves on delivering results for patients who have not found success with conventional physical therapy methods, offering hope for those with persistent musculoskeletal challenges.
Services
Physical Therapy
Balance Dysfunction
Back Pain
Hip Pain
Sports Medicine
Ergonomics
Incontinence
Neck Pain
Pelvic Pain
Sacroiliac Pain
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized experience in musculoskeletal pain treatment
- Our Movement System Balance approach targets root causes of pain
- Customized treatment plans for complex orthopedic conditions
- Proven success with patients who failed standard physical therapy
- Dual locations serving San Francisco and Oakland communities
What people say
Life-changing results
Personalized approach
Expertise in complex cases
Successful avoidance of surgery
Thorough evaluations
Services
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy services focus on restoring function and reducing pain through comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluations. Using the Movement System Balance approach, we identify movement impairments contributing to pain and develop customized treatment plans incorporating exercise, manual therapy, and patient education. With expertise in treating complex orthopedic conditions, our therapists help patients achieve lasting relief from chronic pain while empowering them to manage their conditions independently.
Back Pain Treatment
Specialized treatment for back pain addresses muscle imbalances and movement patterns causing discomfort. Through detailed analysis of posture and movement mechanics, we identify specific muscular weaknesses or restrictions contributing to pain. Treatment combines manual therapy techniques with targeted exercise programs to restore proper spinal mechanics and prevent recurrence, helping patients return to daily activities without pain or limitations.
Balance Dysfunction
Vestibular rehabilitation therapy improves balance and reduces dizziness through customized exercise programs. Our specialists use evidence-based techniques including balance retraining, gaze stabilization, and habituation exercises to address inner ear disorders and neurological conditions. Treatment focuses on enhancing the body's natural compensatory mechanisms to improve stability and prevent falls in patients with chronic balance issues.
Sports Medicine
Sports medicine services focus on injury prevention and performance enhancement for athletes of all levels. We conduct detailed biomechanical assessments to identify movement imbalances contributing to sports-related injuries. Treatment programs combine sport-specific exercises with manual therapy techniques to accelerate recovery, improve performance, and reduce future injury risk while addressing the unique demands of each athletic activity.
Hip Pain Treatment
Specialized hip pain treatment addresses movement impairments affecting the hip joint and surrounding structures. Through comprehensive evaluation of gait patterns and lower extremity mechanics, we identify compensatory movement patterns contributing to pain. Treatment combines joint mobilization techniques with targeted strengthening programs to improve hip stability and restore pain-free movement for patients with chronic hip conditions.
People
Amy Selinger
Founder and Physical Therapist
Amy Selinger, PT, DPT, OCS has over 30 years of experience specializing in musculoskeletal pain treatment. She developed expertise in the Movement System Balance approach to address complex orthopedic conditions that fail standard therapies.
Iris Warchall
Physical Therapist
Iris Warchall, PT, DPT brings extensive experience in treating musculoskeletal disorders with a focus on pelvic floor dysfunction and post-partum recovery. She collaborates with patients to develop personalized treatment plans addressing complex movement impairments.
Questions
What makes Back to Life different from other physical therapy clinics?
We specialize in treating complex musculoskeletal conditions using the Movement System Balance approach, focusing on identifying and correcting movement impairments that cause pain rather than just treating symptoms.
Do you treat patients with chronic pain conditions?
Yes, we specialize in helping patients who have not found relief through conventional physical therapy, including those with chronic back, hip, and pelvic pain conditions that have persisted for years.
Can physical therapy help avoid surgery?
Many patients have successfully avoided surgery through our comprehensive treatment approach, which addresses the root causes of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we provide telehealth visits for patient convenience while maintaining our high standard of personalized care and treatment effectiveness.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Your initial evaluation will include a comprehensive movement assessment to identify specific imbalances causing your pain, followed by development of a customized treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We are out-of-network providers but can provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement. Payment options and financial details are discussed during your initial consultation.
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