Information Collection and Usage
We collect your data, such as email and other details you give when you sign up or ask about our services, through our website. We only use this data to respond to your information requests, enable features of Stride Physical Therapy, fulfil the service terms, or talk to you as a service member.
Registration
You don’t need to sign up to look at Stride Physical Therapy content. Should you choose to sign up, Stride Physical Therapy Freehold will ask for details to give you access to the service. You'll register on a form by giving contact info like your name and email.
Aggregate Information
We occasionally gather general data about how people use Stride Physical Therapy and our Service. This includes which pages get the most visitors, the duration of their visits, and whether they click on any links. We collect this info using methods like "cookies" and "IP addresses". We'll combine this data to give a big-picture view of Site and Service usage to business partners, potential interested parties, or if the government asks for it. But don't worry, this summarized data won't reveal your identity or that of any other users.
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We use cookies and clear gifs to save data, shaping a "profile" of your likes and choices. Your personal details might be linked with your profile to customize deals and enhance Stride Physical Therapy content for you. Your profile isn't shared with outside parties.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We only share your personal information with third parties in the specific scenarios outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Agents and Third Party Service Providers
We sometimes partner with other companies to help deliver our Service, like data processing or tech services. We might share your personal info with them, but they can't keep or use it for anything else.
Change of Control / Asset Transfer
Customer and visitor data may be transferred during company acquisitions or sales as per Stride Physical Therapy’s growth. New owners will receive this information if they acquire any part of our business. Users will be notified of these transfers, adhering to our “Changes to this Policy” section, especially regarding personal data.
Legal Compliance
The Company may disclose member information to protect its rights, property, visitor safety or public interest, or to address threats to our community. Disclosure will also occur if legally mandated, always with utmost regard for member privacy, and strictly within legal limits.
Communications From the Stride Physical Therapy
Customer Service: Based upon the information you provide us, we will communicate with you in response to your inquiries, to provide the services you request, and to manage your account. We may communicate with you by email or telephone.
Newsletters and Promotions: You can choose to receive more newsletters and offers by email from us. If you sign up or are eligible, we'll use your name and email to send them to you. We value your privacy, so you can easily unsubscribe. Check the "Choice and Opt-out" section for details.
Choice/Opt-out: Service-related emails are needed to provide our service. You can unsubscribe from these non-promotional emails or deactivate your account by following the instructions in any email or by emailing [email protected] at Stride Physical Therapy Freehold. For newsletters or other email promotions, if you've subscribed or are eligible and want to stop receiving them, unsubscribe using the instructions provided in any email.
Security and Information Protection: We prioritize the safety of your data. Your sensitive details, like credit card numbers, are encrypted with SSL technology when you fill out our payment forms. We use well-recognized standards to safeguard your data during and after it's sent to us. But remember, no method is entirely secure online. So, while we do our best to keep your personal information safe, we cannot promise complete security.
Firewalls: We take the safety of your personal data seriously. We safeguard the information you give us during sign-up with protective measures like firewalls (devices and programs that block unauthorized access), intrusion detection systems (tools that spot uninvited guests), plus encryption and physical safeguards when needed. However, please be aware that no method of transmitting or storing data can be completely secure. While we work hard to keep your personal data safe, we can't promise complete security for the data you share with us online, and we can't be liable for its potential loss, theft, or accidental leak.
Links to Other Sites: While visiting Stride Physical Therapy or reading our emails, you may find links to other websites we don't control. These sites could save their own cookies, gather data, or ask for your personal info. Their privacy rules can be very different from ours and we aren't responsible for what they do. If you go to another site from ours, your personal details might appear, but they won't actually get them unless you decide to share by filling out a form or similar actions.
Privacy Policy for Children: Stride Physical Therapy does not intentionally gather data from children below 13. If you're younger than 13, please don't submit your information. Should we discover we've acquired such data, we will endeavor to promptly remove it from our records.
Changes to this Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we will inform you by placing a notice on the Stride Physical Therapy's homepage for a while and by updating the “Effective” date here. Please revisit this page sometimes to stay updated. If you keep using Stride Physical Therapy after changes are posted, it means you agree to the new terms.We ship all products within 7 days using the specified shipping service.
Patient Info
We collect your data, such as email and other details you give when you sign up or ask about our services, through our website. We only use this data to respond to your information requests, enable features of Stride Physical Therapy, fulfil the service terms, or talk to you as a service member.
Registration
You don’t need to sign up to look at Stride Physical Therapy content. Should you choose to sign up, Stride Physical Therapy Freehold will ask for details to give you access to the service. You'll register on a form by giving contact info like your name and email.
Aggregate Information
We occasionally gather general data about how people use Stride Physical Therapy and our Service. This includes which pages get the most visitors, the duration of their visits, and whether they click on any links. We collect this info using methods like "cookies" and "IP addresses". We'll combine this data to give a big-picture view of Site and Service usage to business partners, potential interested parties, or if the government asks for it. But don't worry, this summarized data won't reveal your identity or that of any other users.
MEET YOUR RECOVERY TEAM
Kanwal Bhardwaj
PT, M.Sc.PT, CIMT, CMNT
Meet Kanwal Bhardwaj, PT, M.Sc.PT, CIMT, CMNT, the driving force behind Stride Physical Therapy in Freehold, NJ. With over 20 years of dedicated experience in the field, Kanwal brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for holistic healing to his practice. Kanwal's journey began with a Master of Science in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2004. Over the years, he honed his skills and gained invaluable insights during 18 years of service in outpatient physical therapy offices. In 2014, fueled by a desire to deepen his understanding of patient care, he pursued a manual therapy certification (CIMT). This transformative experience allowed him to adopt a whole-body perspective, focusing on treating the root cause rather than just the symptoms...
At Stride Physical Therapy, we're dedicated to transforming lives. With a focus on the root cause of your condition, we're here to help you regain mobility and embrace an active lifestyle. What sets us apart? Our genuine passion for what we do. Let's stride towards a brighter tomorrow together.
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A Physical Therapist’s Perspective on Chronic Back Pain
At Stride Physical Therapy, we see a lot of chronic low back pain and it’s something we know how to handle. Understanding what causes this pain and how you can prevent it is important to us, so we always make sure our patients and their families are well-informed. Remember, having chronic back pain doesn’t mean you have to accept it as a normal part of getting older. You can still experience less pain and enjoy improved mobility, regardless of how long your back has been bothering you. Book an appointment with Stride Physical Therapy to get a personalized consultation. Keep reading to uncover five key insights our physical therapy team has learned about chronic back pain.
1. Most People Will Experience Back Pain at Least Once
Research shows that the majority of people (up to 80%) will have at least one episode of back pain in their lifetime. While not everyone will suffer from long-lasting pain, many cases resolve within a few weeks without special medical care. However, underlying issues like inflexibility or poor body mechanics can persist, increasing the likelihood of recurring pain and injury. Consulting with a physical therapist early can help uncover and address these hidden factors, reducing the risk of conditions like muscle strains, joint misalignments, degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, and nerve impingement.
2. Most Risk Factors for Chronic Back Pain Are Preventable
Many back pain risk factors are preventable. This means reducing your risk of chronic pain and alleviating symptoms is largely within your control. Common preventable risk factors include:
Sedentary lifestyle
Excessive weight
Smoking
Poor posture
Physically demanding jobs that require frequent sitting, bending, twisting, heavy lifting, or exposure to vibration
Stress, anxiety, and depression
At Stride Physical Therapy, we take a holistic approach to treatment, addressing both physical and psychological factors to help you achieve long-term relief.
3. Exercise Often Improves Chronic Back Pain
Moving around with chronic back pain can be challenging, but participating in daily movement is crucial for pain management. Exercise keeps muscles and tissues strong, boosts circulation, reduces chronic inflammation, enhances mood, relieves stress, and helps maintain a healthy body weight. Activities like walking, cycling, and specific exercises to improve tissue healing, strength, flexibility, and endurance are proven effective. A physical therapist can help you develop a safe, effective, and enjoyable exercise program tailored to your needs and goals.
4. Surgery and Long-Term Medications Aren’t Always Necessary
Contrary to popular belief, conditions like herniated discs don’t always require surgery. Invasive procedures like spinal fusions are usually not the first option for chronic back pain. Research indicates that only about half of first-time back surgeries alleviate symptoms, and repeat surgeries have even lower success rates. Surgery also carries risks such as prolonged recovery time and post-operative complications.
Physical therapy is recognized as a first-line treatment for chronic back pain, often reducing the dependency on opioid medications. This makes physical therapy a safer, more cost-effective option.
5. Chronic Back Pain Can Improve Even Without Knowing the Exact Cause
Many cases of back pain are "idiopathic," meaning the exact cause is unknown. Imaging studies like MRIs often don’t correlate with a person’s symptoms. A physical therapist is trained to evaluate, diagnose, and treat spinal conditions. Even if the exact cause is unclear, physical therapy can still provide relief by addressing symptoms and contributing factors like poor posture, decreased hip and shoulder range of motion, and weak core muscles.
Ready to Make Chronic Back Pain a Thing of the Past?
If you're ready to reclaim your active life and start living with less pain, contact Stride Physical Therapy today. Our team is dedicated to helping you achieve long-term relief and improved function.
