Dr. John Lennert Rigg MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
630 13th St Suite 100 Augusta GA, 30901About
Dr. John Rigg is a physiatrist practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Rigg is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Rigg focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Rigg can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Neurorehabilitation in traumatic brain injury: does it make a difference?
- Clinical case series: treatment of PTSD with transcendental meditation in active duty military personnel.
- Impact of Transcendental Meditation on Psychotropic Medication Use Among Active Duty Military Service Members With Anxiety and PTSD.
Dr. John Lennert Rigg MD's Practice location
FORT GORDON AUGUSTA, GA 30905Get Direction
Dr. John Lennert Rigg MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Rigg
Recommended Articles
- How Does a Psychiatrist Treat Insomnia?
What is the First Step to Initiate When You Have Been Diagnosed with Insomnia?The most important step to finding a solution for your insomnia is to get to the root of it. Have a conversation about it with your family and inquire as to whether your insomnia may potentially be hereditary or genetic....
- Complications of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition that results in bone loss. There are no visible signs or symptoms of this disorder; it only becomes noticeable when you suddenly suffer from bone breakage or fractures. Pain resulting from osteoporosis can affect the quality of your life or even trigger detrimental...
- What Is Bursitis: Get the Facts
There are conditions that we experience or live with in our life. Moreover, we tend to assume that most of them are normal or of no much importance. Some of these conditions or feelings in our bodies may later cause bigger problems and it is necessary to understand them and their sources. It is also...
- Sprained Ribs: What You Need to Know
The ribs form a cage-like structure that helps protect the heart and lungs against injuries. There are 24 ribs in the human body with 12 ribs on each side. Rib injuries can affect the lungs or heart if treatment is not given in a timely manner. What is a sprained rib?A sprained rib is also called...
- The Best Lifestyle Choices for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Positive lifestyle changes can do wonders for rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and the condition's overall outcome. There is significant evidence that lifestyle intervention promotes better prognosis and prolongs the life of patients with the condition. In other words, good lifestyle choices make life...
- How to Prepare for a Laminectomy
Laminectomy is a procedure where a surgeon removes a part or more parts of your vertebrae or any ligaments on your spinal cord that exert pressure on the nerves. Laminectomy is said to be the most common back surgery performed for disability and pain. The following are some expectations before,...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. John Cureton Keel MD630 13th St Augusta GA 30901
- Dr. John Martin Downey D.O.2902 Professional Pkwy Augusta GA 30907
- Dr. Michelle Cintrón D.O.1120 15th St Augusta GA 30912
- Dr. James Fesko M.D.300 W Hospital Rd Augusta GA 30905
- Dr. Mary Ellen Earwood MD300 W Hospital Rd Augusta GA 30905
- Dr. David L Baker DO840 Stevens Creek Road Augusta GA 30907