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Dr. Santiago Osorio, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist | Orthopedic

Santiago Osorio is a physical therapist practicing in OCEANSIDE, CA. Santiago Osorio specializes in physical treatment to help a patient reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Santiago Osorio can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, laser or light therapy and more. Santiago Osorio will create a treatment plan based on the patients specific injury or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.
13 years Experience
Dr. Santiago Osorio, PT, DPT
  • OCEANSIDE, CA
  • Rutgers University
  • Accepting new patients

Can disc hernia cause issues with hands and legs?

A herniated disc can become a progressive damaging condition that can alter a person's nerve root integrity. If the nerve finds itself compressed by the nerve, it can cause tingling READ MORE
A herniated disc can become a progressive damaging condition that can alter a person's nerve root integrity. If the nerve finds itself compressed by the nerve, it can cause tingling or burning feeling in your extremities. As well as pain and weakness. If allowed to go untreated, it can cause permanent damage and functional decline. My suggestion to you is to find a
good Physical Therapist and start learning how to manage this condition; which can also be resolved depending of chronicity or severity.

Why is my skin discoloured at the back? Is it normal pigmentation or something serious?

Ho there, Do you have pain, numbness, along with being ashy, and dry? If you got hurt there, you could be developing Regional Pain Syndrome. However, the best course of action READ MORE
Ho there,

Do you have pain, numbness, along with being ashy, and dry? If you got hurt there, you could be developing Regional Pain Syndrome. However, the best course of action is to visit your primary care provider to rule out anything harmful.

Dr. Santiago Osorio, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP

What could be the reason behind mid back pain?

The give away in your sxs is the "particular position for a long time." It can indicate spine instability. However, without a full evaluation, it can be hard to tell. Find a PT READ MORE
The give away in your sxs is the "particular position for a long time." It can indicate spine instability. However, without a full evaluation, it can be hard to tell. Find a PT to fully evaluate your condition. YouTube Awesome patient success story, Breaking through San Diego physical therapy. You will see a great example of what a great evaluation can do.

Why do I have a pain in my knee every time i bend it?

Hi there, From the story you gave, it sounds like your knee has suffered from a wear and tear injury from all the running you have done. However, there are more questions to READ MORE
Hi there,

From the story you gave, it sounds like your knee has suffered from a wear and tear injury from all the running you have done. However, there are more questions to determine the possible cause, along with an evaluation. Have you had any accident recently or in the past? Do you have a family history of osteoarthritis? How old are you? Does your knee buckle?

Dr. Santiago Osorio, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP

What is electrical stimulation for?

Electrical Stimulation may be used for several reasons. It sounds they could have used it to decrease the pain with the inferential setting.

I'm only 23 and experiencing knee pain during exercise. Why?

Although RA can be a possibility, it wouldn't be the first thing I would rule in. At your age, there could be other factors requiring a full assessment.

My shoulder hurts when I raise my arm. What should I do?

Ouch. I'm sorry to hear that. There are a number of possible reasons why your shoulder is hurting. However, you need a better screen to determine what is the best course of action. READ MORE
Ouch. I'm sorry to hear that. There are a number of possible reasons why your shoulder is hurting. However, you need a better screen to determine what is the best course of action.

Dr. Santiago Osorio, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP