Synergy Spine Therapy

Fantastic experience: Fantastic group of therapists who are caring and knowledgeable! They are helping me in every way possible to take care of chronic foot pain. The space is really clean and inviting as well!

Fantastic experience: Lee is the Therapist here & all I can say is that he really knows his stuff!!! I go to a pain clinic on a regular basis & I have been to many PT's and he is the FIRST one who has made a big difference in my progress to limit my pain. He also gives you manageable exercises to do at home and not 3 hours a day of home work. I am very pleased with his knowledge & work & I highly recommend that you give him a try.

Fantastic experience: Every time I go in to see Lee at Synergy he's always very interested in how not only my pain level is but also how my life is. He always answers my questions and makes sure I feel confident and comfortable with the exercises and stretches he sends me home with. I went from almost constant, daily back pain to very rare, minimal pain after only 5 visits. Would absolutely recommend Synergy Spine Therapy to everyone.

Fantastic experience: Very helpful. I liked the doctor's analytic approach of having me try one thing each week then seeing if it helped the pain

Fantastic experience: I have chronic neck issues and got frustrated with the constant turnover at some of the larger PT chains, and decided to give this small business a try. Lee listens and truly cares about helping his clients. Definitely recommend.

Fantastic experience: I live 20+ miles away and drive by many other PT offices to get to Synergy Spine Therapy. If I need more PT, I will drive by the other PTs again just to get here. I began PT after major back surgery. I lost a lot of muscle mass, not to mention confidence. Over time I have regained the ability to move through my life unhindered and with strong confidence that I can do the things I want to do. Thank you Lee!

Fantastic experience: I have had PT with a large number of therapists over the years. This has been the absolute best. I have real difficulty with back pain and balance issues. To have a therapist that works with the doctor's to relieve pain and increase your strength and ability to stay right side up is awesome. Being almost pain free is beyond wonderful

Fantastic experience: I've had chronic lower back issues for nearly 5 years, throwing it out at least once a year that would cripple me for a week. Tried to get it diagnosed but, even with results, there was little success of curing it. Tried a couple PT's until I landed on Dr. O'Connor. While a handful of medical practitioners advised me to avoid lifting weights and specific exercises, and had me do the typical, already-attempted, well-known stretches, Dr. O'Connor understood my active lifestyle and help me be able to keep it without compromising my back. His McKenzie method and overall approach fit my needs of being able to slowly return to my physical activity. He's given me both great stretches and exercises that help heal and target strengthening my lower back. If you are an athlete or just an active person that is looking to find a PT who doesn't just give you basic stretches that wastes your time and money, Dr. O'Connor is the man. Absolutely loved his conversation / bedside manner. I appreciated his honesty as he aimed and succeeded in getting me better within a short amount of appointments (other PT's tried to overload me with appointments - tough for time and money). Although, I wouldn't have minded as I truly enjoyed going to the appointments, soaking up his wealth of knowledge, and talking about common hobbies and banter. Will be back should I need the help again!

Fantastic experience: I had issues with my leg for two years after pulling a lot of muscles in it. I went to three other people and I’m finally fixed! Lee is very personable and knowledgeable. I would definitely go back if I ever need to! He also doesn’t expect you to keep coming over and over also, which is very nice! Get fixed and be on your way!

Fantastic experience: Therapist is very knowledgeable, friendly, and works with your insurance company to get you necessary treatment. He is good at explaining things so you can understand. The receptionist is great to work with too. I highly recommend this PT clinic.

Fantastic experience: I recently got an injury at my place of work. In less than a month. Doctor lee helped me regain mobility and strengthen my right shoulder. Erica was just the best. Awesome superb service and very attentive to my needs. Thank you for everything. Go Tmbers! PTFC

Fantastic experience: Lee is great, helped my shoulder pain so I could swim!

Fantastic experience: I had persistent low back pain after being rear-ended by a careless driver while stopped in bumper-to-bumper city traffic. After seeing another physical therapist frequently for a solid six months with little improvement, that practitioner basically gave up on me and suggested I see either a physiatrist or a go to a pain clinic. That's when a colleague recommended I see Lee O'Connor at Synergy Spine Therapy. Thank goodness she mentioned him. What I like about Lee is that he is a scientist at heart. He practices a philosophy called the McKenzie Method. Essentially, each visit he put me through a torture scheme (he called it an "algorithm," but I know better). He systematically tested what made me improve and what made me worse at every appointment, using the same assessment each time. While I sometimes left my twice-weekly visits with him "flared up," overall, I made immediate, positive progress, after being stalled for six months. As I told Lee, "It's a good thing I trust you so much, because otherwise I wouldn't allow you to torment me like this." Lee has a great sense of humor and is entertaining to chat with as an extra plus. I would recommend him even if he were the crankiest, grumpiest PT in the world, though, because he is a master of his profession. He zeroed in on what my issue was in two visits and I then started improving rapidly. He predicted that the characteristics of my back problem would change somewhat after we starting addressing the problem correctly, and - right on schedule - this occurred as he foresaw. He mentioned that flare ups and setbacks are a part of the journey. When that happened to me because I overdid yard work one weekend, he helped me quickly get back to my new, less painful baseline. As part of gathering background information, Lee guessed, "I'll bet your last PT gave you about 30 exercises over the course of your work with them, right?" True! He remarked that this occurs frequently when PTs have a patient that confounds them - they throw many exercises at them to see if, by chance, one of them works. He also inquired whether my other PT had me work on strengthening exercises, and again the answer was yes. He said this was another common "go to" for PTs who were out of ideas. He definitely thinks there is a place for strengthening, but that typically is most effective AFTER the main complaint has improved or resolved. I love the fact that Lee gave me one or, at most, two exercises to do at home. Bonus: he hand draws the exercise instructions for you with adorable, smiling stick figures. Lee's whole goal is to teach you how to correct course yourself when you have issues arise so that you can stop seeing him. He actually wants his patients to graduate and not come back. Boy, is that unusual and refreshing in a PT! Lee taught me what he calls "rescue exercises" for when I have a flare up. I still have some back issues but - thanks to Lee - I have the tools to make them better more quickly. If you have what seems like incurable back problems, do yourself a favor and make an appointment with Lee. If everyone else has given up on your back getting better and/or you yourself have given up, take heart and have hope. I believe that if anyone can help you, Lee can. I've never written a review for any provider, but I felt moved to pen this one because I know it has the potential to help people who are in a dark, hopeless place find their best chance at getting better by seeing Lee.

Fantastic experience: The Synergy Spine approach to physical therapy is different from any other physical therapy approach I've received. Because Lee's methods are patient specific rather than injury specific, he was able to develop treatment specific to me and not just a generalized program for lower back injury. Within the first four visits I was experiencing significant decrease in pain levels. After three months I am sleeping better and can participate physical activities that I was unable to do without signifiant pain. When I went in three months ago I couldn't do a back bend without daggers of pain, now I can participate in yoga, including back bends without shooting pain. Thank you, Lee/RestorePDX!

Fantastic experience: Great physical therapist here. Very professional and kind. I would recommend them to anyone else in need of therapy.

Fantastic experience: I always feel alot better when I leave here. The therapy that Lee has designed for me keeps me moving and really helps my mood. I dont always physically feel like coming but I am always glad I did. THANKS SYNERGY SPINE THERAPY!

Fantastic experience: DOES IT HURT? YES.... BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE TO. I KNOW BECAUSE I HAD BACK PAIN UNTIL I MET AN AMAZING MAN THAT CARES ABOUT PEOPLE LIKE ME. IT'S LIKE WALKING UPSTAIRS YOU HAVE TO TAKE ONE STEP AT A TIME. THE PEOPLE AT THE OFFICE INCLUDING THE RECEPTIONIST ARE CARING PEOPLE. IF YOU'RE HAVING BACK PAIN "STOP" HURTING AND GET SOME HELP FROM THE PEOPLE AT SYNERGY SPINE THERAPY.

Fantastic experience: This is the best PT in Beaverton. Went here after having continuous lower back issues for months. Within six weeks I was back to 100%. 10/10 would recommend. Tim gives great at home instructions and also happens to be a multi extreme sport super athlete.

Fantastic experience: Lee was very helpful in addressing several painful spinal issues. He takes the time to explain and teach what you need to know to get better. I would definitely recommend Synergy Spine!

Fantastic experience: A few months ago, I went to Lee for an issue with my foot that flared up when I ran too many miles. It was intermittent, and I couldn't pinpoint the source. He was able to solve my problem, and my foot has been doing well throughout my half-marathon training this spring. The strengthen exercises he gave me were really helpful.

Fantastic experience: It was my first ever visit to a physical therapist. I chose Synergy because they were conveniently located close to my home, and accepted my insurance. I worked with Tim Madison, and can highly recommend him. He is knowledgeable, caring and professional. I came with a very persistent shoulder pain, which turned out to be a neck issue. After trying a few different exercises, we figured out the best routine for me, and I finished my sessions with Synergy not only feeling better, but also equipped with good recommendations on how to help myself in the future.

Fantastic experience: I've had back pain for years with never any relief or real understanding as to what the issue was. I spent 3 weeks with Lee and I have been pain free for the first time in 11 years. He's very helpful and caring when it comes to his patients. I've came out feeling healthier then ever thanks to Synergy Spine Therapy.

Fantastic experience: I went in with a very score and inflexible shoulder. Lee, the therapist, spent a lot of time asking my questions as well as having me try many different movements and shoulder positions. He was then able to quickly diagnosis the my rotator cuff was just fine and I needed stretching and exercises. After only 3 visits I am almost back to normal, even though when I went in I could hardly raise my arm much above my shoulder! I am so happy and amazed! Lee was very good about explaining what the issue was with words and pictures. He did stretching, massaging of the tight ligaments and has given me numerous exercises that I can help myself improve as well. I found Lee as a referral of a friend of a friend and I could not be happier with my recovery. Scheduling has also be very easy and efficient; the location is easy to access. I highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Lee knows what he's doing! When the shots in the back didn't really work and i was facing down a spine simulator implant or a potential 2nd back surgery, PT was the next thing to try (again). The methodology employed for treatment by this group has been far more effective than the "everything but the kitchen sink" approach I've had in the past. The pain is very well managed and not the thing i'm constantly thinking about any more.

Fantastic experience: The therapist knows what he’s doing and helped me with my pain. He gave me various exercises to try to find what helped, and told me what would help even after I stopped doing physical therapy. He’s very nice and I highly recommend them

Fantastic experience: I have been coming to receive therapy from Tim for the past 5 months and have had nothing but excellent service from him! The staff are extremely kind and helpful in explaining exercises and giving feedback. They also take the time each session to sit and have a chat about how you're feeling and what has been working. They're also very professional when it comes to taking time with their patients. I've never had a bad experience and I highly recommend them!

Fantastic experience: Very conscientous and knowledgeable team of therapists. I would recommend to anyone seeking PT therapy in this area.