You want to ease your pain... But how?

From: Dr. Howard Knudsen
Provo Physical Therapy Clinic Owner
Saturday, 4:19 PM

Dear Pain Sufferer or Accident Victim,

You’ve arrived at this web page for one reason and one reason only.  You want to find a solution for a persistent PAINFUL condition.  Here's a little know secret to lasting relief:

We must NEUTRALIZE your PAIN AMPLIFIERS
before the cycle of suffering can begin to heal!

What are pain amplifiers?  Anything that increases your pain sensitivity.  A trigger point is an example of a pain amplifier.  In basic terms trigger points are unhealthy, inflammed, contracted muscles with poor circulation (both blood and lymph).  Unfortunately, traditional physical therapy does not help to heal pain amplifiers, and typically worsens them.

If you suffer with aches and pains and have difficulty living the life you desire, then you've probably wondered if anyone or anything can help.

Many of my patients come to their first visit at my Provo physical therapy clinic with MRI and X-Ray images showing PROOF that substantiates their underlying fear:

"My doctor told me I'm damaged...
What if I have to live with this pain the rest of my life?"

Many of these pain sufferers have seen multiple doctors, including surgeons, chiropractors, physical therapists, pain specialists, rheumatologists.  Some have been told that their only alternative is surgery and others are so "messed up" that the surgeons won't even touch them with their scapels.

So, the question is...  What more can be done?  Is there anything NEW being offered for pain relief?

What if I told you that your MRI and X-Ray findings may not hold the answer to your pain solution?  What if I told you that there is substantial evidence that the same signs of "damaged bones and joints" are found in people who do not complain of pain?  And, even more... that chances are good that surgery and other expensive procedures are not even necessary to relief your pain.

Where's my proof?  Here is one example of an MRI of the lower back of one of my patients:

MRI of the spine a pain-free patient.  Prior to receiving treatments by Dr. Knudsen at Advanced Spine And Pain Solutions, she had complained of chronic pain for many years.  BEFORE treatment: She was in bed much of the day.  NOW: She is playing golf.  SEE VIDEO below!

Think about it for a moment...  If I show you how we can neutralize your pain sensitivity, would it even matter if your MRI and X-Rays showed "damage" or "arthritis" in your spine or joints?

This is why are we so excited about lowering your pain sensitivity.  Because it means that although your medical diagnosis (your x-ray or MRI results) may be incurable...  You likely do not need a "cure" to experience little to no pain. And, isn't feeling good again and moving with ease really what you have been searching for?

Decreasing your pain sensitivity has never been so easily understood and accessible (and perhaps what is necessary for you, like many of my previous patients, is only available at this Provo physical therapy clinic).

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Provo Physical Therapy!
Experience You Can Trust -
Recommended By Pain Experts

Dr. Knudsen provides therapeutic treatments by appointment at his Provo physical therapy clinic for people in Utah Valley and beyond. He has been providing "non-traditional" physical therapy at Jamestown Square in Provo since 2005 (and prior to that in San Diego and Houston since 1998). He integrates several "little known" methods for a unique treatment strategy that is individualized to each client's needs.

Howard A. Knudsen received a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 1998 and went through a 1-year spine rehabilitation fellowship at the Houston Spine Center.  His interest in treating persistent pain led him to Canada and Australia to study with rehabilitative ultrasound imaging experts. 

Lately, his research interests have focused on how brain activity affects your pain sensitivity and how your lungs help your body to heal.  This led him to identify and discover multiple strategies that are showing incredibly promising results. 

He is a member of the Nexus Pain Care treatment team as an independent physical therapist in private practice.  He is recognized as an expert in pain rehabilitation and has written a book on back, neck, and extremity exercises that is used throughout the English speaking countries of the World by other physical therapists.

When we focus on neutralizing your pain sensitivity (not masking it with pain-killers and injections or using a scapel to try to slice out the symptoms) and start promoting natural self-healing, the benefits can be outstanding.  In fact, don't take my word for it.  Read about and listen to a few of my recent patients at our Provo physical therapy clinic as they describe their stories, below.

Here's what some of our patients are saying:

Testimonials for Advance Spine & Pain Solutions

Foot and Ankle Pain Made It Difficult To Walk

Patient With Fibromyalgia Pain

Listen to a discussion between Dr. Knudsen and a patient who has recovered from fibromyalgia after treatment at this Provo physical therapy clinic in the podcast below.

(Press the "play" button to listen...)

After Car Accident Plus Fractured Hip From A Fall

Listen to a discussion between Dr. Knudsen and a patient who has been treated at this Provo physical therapy clinic in the podcast below.

(Press the "play" button to listen...)

Patient With Neck and Upper Back Pain

Ellen Knudson (no relation to Dr. Knudsen) completed the rehabilitation program in 12 visits with outstanding results. Read her letter by clicking below!

 

Patient With Neck and Arm Pain

I traveled from Colorado to this Provo Physical Therapy clinic in Utah three times to see Dr. Knudsen and his talented staff. Here's a little history...

One and a half years post sport injury and three surgeries later, I was nowhere near running down mountain trails or working at the computer again. With Dr. Knudsen's manual therapy and his talented staff's guidance through theraputic exercises, I now operate at a 3/10 instead of a 7/10 pain threshold.

Dr. Knudsen is well studied in many methods of healing, including direct myo-facial release. Dr. Knudsen is innovative and works with each patient to develop the appropriate treatment plan. Dr. Knudsen guides patients through strengthening exercises, applies manual therapy, and even instills hope in patients through staff and doctor guided "breath walks."

I experienced significant success under his care and would recommend traveling to Utah to learn how Dr. Knudsen can help you become both outwardly and inwardly more comfortable in your skin!

-- Rachael Brock

Patient With Upper Back and Neck Pain

Dear Dr. Knudsen,

I am pleased to announce, I feel 110% better since the 5 or so visits with you.  I feel better than I have felt in years!  I have been having problems with my back and neck for the past 15 years.  More recently within the last 2-3 years, my ribs have been bothering me after lugging my last child around in his baby seat.  I have seen a few chiropractors and have sometimes felt better for a short time but never seem to get the results I'm after... which would be: no pain and no more Dr. visits!

Now, I am not getting headaches much at all, and my ribs don't bother me either.  I have been thrilled with the results after such a short time with you.  I may need another visit or two, but for the most part I feel that I am healed!  Thank you so much for your knowledge and expertise!  I will recommend you to any and all of my friends and family!

-- Sharee Killpack
Principal Broker, ABR, SFR
Territory Land Real Estate

Patient With Fibromyalgia

If you are looking for pain relief, let me give you a tip:

After my first 30 min session with Dr. Knudsen I was able to turn my head all the way to the left, I hadn't been able to do that since a car accident 6 years ago. That was enough to convince me it was worth the hour drive for treatment.

I have multiple condiditons that cause pain including fibromyalgia, arthritis, bulging disks, and disk degenerative disease. I've gone to primary care doctors, neurologists, a sports medicine doctor, a chiropractor, pain clinics, and other physical therapists but have never experienced the kind of pain relief I'm experiencing now. I would recommend Dr. Knudsen to anyone who's given up on ever feeling better.

-- Dawnyae Beltran

Patient With Chronic Neck Pain

I have sufferred with upper back and neck pain for 20 years. My Sister (a patient of at this Provo physical therapy clinic) told me she was getting great results from a new therapy and that I should give it a try, too.

I have to admit that I felt relief the first time Dr. Knudsen did a treatment. It seemed to unlock the gate and let me out! It's different than chiropractic (even if you love your chiropractor). The only thing I can compare it to is a Brazilian guy who did what he calls deep muscle alignment, but Dr. Knudsen's treatment wasn't so painful.

Thank you for the improved freedom of movement that I have not experienced in 20 years!

-- Sheila Pickering

Patient With 20 Years of Neck & Upper Back Pain

Dear Dr. Knudsen (and your Provo physical therapy staff):

I've had neck pain for 30 years and could not sit and work with my arms for a long period of time.  Only bits here and there.  Now I can sit and play the piano with no pain for 45 minutes!

I've done a lot of things that have helped for a day or two but never anything that gave me hope of a long term fix.  I think that anyone with chronic pain should give it a try.

-- Vicky S.

Patient With Plantar Fasciitis (Foot Pain)

To those who are looking for pain relief, let me add this recommendation:

My husband suggested that I visit Advanced Spine And Pain Solutions when I began experiencing plantar fasciitis.  (He was also a satisfied patient at this Provo physical therapy clinic.) Just standing in place had been painful up to that point.  After thirty minutes at your office, I was standing comfortably on what had previously been the most painful spot on my heel.  Dr. Knudsen took the time to explain what was happening inside my foot and the innovative procedure he was using to help eliminate the pain.

I had been in distracting pain for about a week.  Staying off my feet helped. Going barefoot helped.  Everything I did helped.  But nothing made it so I could stand directly on the sore spot until you got to it. :)

Yes, you may use my words, although I think some of them might be a bit weird for some people.  I probably said, "Holy crow! You fixed it! It's amazing."  That sounds like something I'd say. :)

-- Holly Robbins

Relief From Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Last winter I began to feel a tingling in my hands when I woke up in the mornings. After a while it was almost constant. A trip to the physician revealed this diagnosis: carpal tunnel syndrome. I dreaded hearing that because my mother had suffered from it, had a surgery, and eventually had symptoms return.

First, the doctor outfitted me with wrist braces which seemed to help a bit. Then I had several spates of "no computers" for a week, two weeks, and then another week. Nothing seemed to help. The pain increased and my functionality decreased until I could barely open a bottle or jar. Finally I went to the same physician again who said, "Well, we've tried everything; I guess you need to have the surgery," and he referred me to the surgeon who had performed carpal tunnel surgery on him.

In the mean time, I had been receiving treatment from Dr. Howard Knudsen at Advanced Spine and Pain Solutions for some back and hip issues (which were responding very well). During one of my visits to Dr. Knudsen's office, I told him that I had been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome and was probably going to have to undergo surgery.

"Hey, we can work on that here," he exclaimed. He said that the surgery "cleans out" the carpal tunnel area and that he had techniques and procedures to achieve the same outcomes without cutting through the flesh. He suggested that his treatment would probably save me from having to undergo the surgery. I was "game"--anything to avoid the "knife" and general anesthesia. ("Why not give it a try?," I thought.)

I began twice-weekly wrist (and arm) treatments with Dr. Knudsen and could see/feel progress by the end of the 2nd week. After four weeks, my symptoms had subsided enough to forgo the wrist braces. I could feel my strength returning. Another week or two, and I was 99% better. It's now been several months since the initial treatments with Dr. Knudsen, and I'm completely back to normal.

I'm thrilled to feel so well--AND that I don't have to undergo expensive surgery, along with its lengthy recovery period.

To those experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome, I strongly suggest making an appointment with Dr. Knudsen as soon as possible. I believe carpal tunnel syndrome can be alleviated without surgery by receiving treatment from Howard A. Knudsen, a highly skilled doctor of physical therapy. It's certainly worth exploring!

Dale Pierce (Provo, UT)

Provo Physical Therapy Clinic