Frequently Asked Questions

How long will this process take?

There is honestly no way to predict this, as each of us is unique and brings a myriad of past and present problems to the process. But, you can be sure that after 2-3 sessions at the most, you will feel lasting, positive changes from your Myofascial Release treatment at the Pain Relief Center. Over the past 19 years , we’ve seen this as a consistent result. We will empower you to be an integral part of your recovery.

What is your session length and frequency?

Standard therapy sessions are 50 minutes in duration. Half-sessions (25-minutes) are usually appropriate for children. Often clients will book double sessions to achieve deeper results. We also make available intensive therapy programs, where multiple sessions are booked on successive days of the week. This is a tried and true model for making huge shifts and changes. Please inquire for more information. Session frequency is determined at the time of evaluation and re-assessed along the way. Unlike traditional physical therapy, where you are sent for a prescribed frequency and duration that may have no bearing on your condition, we will look at the evaluation results, the chronicity and extent of your pain/dysfunction, and determine a frequency that works best for you. Many issues of pain, even longstanding ones, can be resolved in a short period of time.

Why hasn’t my Doctor recommended Myofascial Release?

More and more physicians are becoming aware of the benefits of Myofascial Release. But sadly, many believe that physical therapy is just that, physical therapy, with no specialization for the practitioner or patient. Myofascial Release is a nationally taught accredited treatment modality available to a wide variety of health professionals. Also, many physicians are financially penalized for referring patients to physical therapists out of their HMO Network. This really penalizes you, the consumer. Physical therapists who work within the HMO setting are able to only provide you with brief interactions, as limited reimbursement rates require them to see a large number of patients per hour. Myofascial Release at the Pain Relief Center, needs continuous presence and interaction by the therapist in order to achieve its maximum potential. Standard session duration of 50 minutes provides an optimal time for goals to be accomplished and Myofascial Release to be effective. By no means is treatment at the Pain Relief Center “assembly line” therapy that patients have settled for in the past.

Will my Health Insurance cover these services?

Services at the Pain Relief Center are considered “Out-of-Network” physical therapy by most insurance companies. Many plans now have Out-of-Network provisions. We suggest that you contact your health insurance provider to see whether you have coverage. If you have coverage for out of network physical therapy, we will work with you and your physician to obtain reimbursement. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

The Pain Relief Center also accepts No-Fault (motor vehicle) Insurance.