Do I need imaging like an MRI before my first visit?
No. You do not need imaging before your first visit. If imaging would be helpful to clarify your diagnosis, your nurse practitioner can order it as part of your care.
How long will I need to be in treatment?
Chronic pain treatment timelines vary. Some patients see meaningful improvement within a few weeks. Others work with us for months. At your first visit, your care team will give you a realistic estimate based on your specific situation and history.
Is my chronic pain just in my head?
No. Chronic pain is real, even when imaging looks normal and a clear diagnosis is hard to pin down. The nervous system, soft tissue, posture, sleep, stress, and movement patterns can all contribute. We treat the parts of that picture that are musculoskeletal and within our scope.
Will treatment cause a flare?
Sometimes a temporary flare happens early in treatment, especially in patients who have been mostly inactive for a long time. We pace the work to minimize this and adjust based on how your body is responding. The goal is steady progress without setting you back.
Can you help with fibromyalgia?
We do not manage fibromyalgia as a primary medical diagnosis. What we can help with is the musculoskeletal pain, muscle tension, and movement limitations that come with it. Many fibromyalgia patients see meaningful improvement in pain and function with consistent team-based care, especially when massage and gentle PT are coordinated together.
I have tried physical therapy before and it did not work. Why would Wellspring be different?
The single biggest difference is the coordinated team. Most PT clinics put you with one therapist who works on the part that hurts. At Wellspring, your nurse practitioner, physical therapist, and massage therapist all evaluate you and build one shared plan. For chronic pain patients in particular, that coordination is often what was missing in […]