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Melissa Patrick
Physical Therapist
Melissa Patrick is a pelvic health physical therapist practicing in Merrimack, NH. Melissa Patrick specializes in manual therapy techniques including myofascial trigger point release and connective tissue mobilization to address a variety of persistent pelvic pain conditions including pudendal neuralgia, vulvodynia, endometriosis & male pelvic pain. Melissa also works to help patients recover from bladder dysfunction, bowel dysfunction as well as prolapse and other peripartum musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Melissa's approach is holistic in which she considers the whole person from a biopsychosocial perspective. Melissa has a diverse background in yoga training and education so she will also incoporate yoga based movements into her treatments as she sees fit to help patients recover. Melissa will create a treatment plan based on the patient's specific condition and concerns with the goal of returning to a lifestyle that includes pain free urinary, bowel and sexual function.
4 years
Experience
Melissa Patrick
- Merrimack, NH
- Simmons University
- Accepting new patients
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What is the best treatment for sciatica?
I would ask your local physical therapist :) its difficult to say what is best when I don't know your existing impairments. Start with what's called a sciatic floss (looks like READ MORE
I would ask your local physical therapist :) its difficult to say what is best when I don't know your existing impairments. Start with what's called a sciatic floss (looks like an active hamstring stretch when you google it) and just do x10 per day. Work with a local PT for tailored strength exercises!
Is an exercise bike good after knee replacement?
Yes, your physical therapist will give advise you when you are ready to go through full revolutions. For now, use the bike as a tool to go through half revolutions and assist your READ MORE
Yes, your physical therapist will give advise you when you are ready to go through full revolutions. For now, use the bike as a tool to go through half revolutions and assist your knee bending.
What kind of physical therapy comes after knee surgery?
Outpatient physical therapy 1-2x week for 6-12 weeks depending on how you are doing - happy recovery!
Should I have physical therapy after COVID?
Absolutely, PT can help you gain your strength. Working with a PT who has training in cardiopulmonary will be supportive. Hang in there, one day at a time!
Does physical therapy help headaches?
It can, depending on the type of headache. Many headaches are related to tension in the muscles of the neck and skull and a PT can certainly address this. Additionally, ask if READ MORE
It can, depending on the type of headache. Many headaches are related to tension in the muscles of the neck and skull and a PT can certainly address this. Additionally, ask if your PT treats TMJ and incorporate this into treatment if this is an issue for you.
