Joseph D. Fortin, DO

Joseph D. Fortin, DO Physical Medicine & Rehab

Spine Technology and Rehabilitation

Practicing since 1997

9 Total Reviews
Average rating of 4.8 / 5

Takes Time to Listen: 100%
Communicates Well: 100%
Average Wait Time: 16 minutes

3898 New Vision Dr. Suite B
- Fort Wayne, IN 46845 Office Website

Show Phone Number Fax: (260) 436-0628

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Patient Satisfaction

9 Total Reviews
Average rating of 4.8 / 5

Takes Time to Listen: 100%
Communicates Well: 100%
Average Wait Time: 16 minutes

Helen Clouse

"Staff is warm and friendly. They are like my extended family. They make me feel like they care about my well being. "

Verified Review May 11, 2015

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Anonymous

"Excellent. "

Verified Review May 26, 2015

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MaryAnn Kummer

"Good experience. No complaints."

Verified Review May 26, 2015

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Spine Technology and Rehabilitation Office Information

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I would like to have better posture. I have worked on keeping my back straight as much as I can but my neck still sticks forwards. Are there stretches or exercises I can do? I have gone to a chiropractor before who had me lean my head back with my neck on a stand because he said my neck was always leaning forward and this will help reverse the problem of neck pain. However, I have to do this a few times a week to make it stick. Is there anything else I can do?

Anonymous Patient

Conditions such as yours often result from a muscle or structural imbalance (exacerbated by daily activities as performing a desk job), which in turn causes muscle, joint or disc overloading. If I correctly understand your condition, there are several names which have been applied to describe it's origin. The late Harry Farfan referred to it as the "Tired Neck Syndrome". Physical therapists refer to it as "T4 Syndrome" and Vladimir Janda characterized it as "Upper Crossed Syndrome". I call it the "Turkey Peaking Over the Log Syndrome". By now, I assume you've got the idea. Certain occupations and sports, which demand prolonged abnormal posturing, are notorious for contributing to your type of case scenario.

I recommend seeking the assistance of a licensed physical therapist (PT) to provide a home program of therapeutic exercises -- tailored specifically to your body.

If you do not respond to PT, consider seeking the help of a physician with a focus on interventional pain detective work. A good detective will not only uncover the smoking gun (the cause of pain), but will work (just as diligently) to find your uniquely successful treatment combination.

Most often, (particularly in complex pain presentations) it is not one thing that unlocks the key to recovery but a thoughtful and systematic approach; leading to the correct combination that only works on your lock (your body).

To learn more about the detective approach, minimally invasive treatment options and natural yet powerful forms of healing -- such as using your own stem cells (Regenerative Medicine) and non-pharmaceutical botanical agents (Integrative Medicine); please visit our website.

I hope this information points you down the path of healing.