Back in Action Physical Therapy

Fantastic experience: Seth is in a league of his own. Best care in the Bellingham area. Highly recommend to anyone, especially athletes.

Fantastic experience: I have been living/ playing in Bellingham my entire life and have had a hard time finding a great Physical Therapist or someone to do Chiropractic work. I used to own a Landscaping business that I would constantly injure my back and now years later am still in pain. I also am an avid biker and skier and am needing a lot of relief after a lot of play. I worked with Seth Burke and he had one of the best explanations of how your body works as well as how all the bones, joints, muscles work together or not. He is basically a professional mountain biker and skier himself and he knows how to work on people that need relief from physical activity and pain induces sports. Whether you have constant or chronic pain I would contact Seth and learn more about how he can correct your body and its alignment and get you back to feeling your normal self. Cheers Seth and thanks for the better feeling body!

Fantastic experience: Seth is incredibly knowledgeable and skilled in his field. Without a doubt, Seth is the guy to get you back to your active self when the body requires some maintenance. I went in after breaking myself off while biking and am confident my recovery wouldn't have been as smooth as it was if it weren't for Seth. Get yourself fixed up here!

Fantastic experience: I've had many PTs over the last 30 years, and Seth is absolutely the best. He is unconventional compared to my previous PTs, but he is also the most helpful. I went in for foot pain and he diagnosed it as a back problem, which I hadn't considered. Boy, was he right. He is the only person who has relieved my chronic back pain of 15 years. It was incredible the be able to breathe pain-free again. I'm an onion with many layers of injuries, but he seems to be able to get through them and figure out how to help me. He is absolutely incredible and we are lucky to have someone so competent in such a small community.

Fantastic experience: After 15 plus years on a trail crew, I was not sure I would be able to break through the years of trauma my body had undergone. I believed I was permanently hurt, but through my work with Seth I have begun to reopen avenues that have been blocked for decades. Seth provided a safe place for my healing to begin and continue. As an extremely guarded individual this was important. Seth worked with me to figure out how to breathe to deal with my pains and start to learn how to relax. This experience has renewed my hope that there can be a less painful future ahead!

Fantastic experience: Seth really knows how to fix people. Been my PT for years. I come in unable to walk after surgery and he has me firing big drops on my bike and board in no time! Best PT ever!

Fantastic experience: I've going to Seth for a few weeks now for some issues following a hip surgery. I've been really impressed with his ability to listen to my concerns, hone in on my problem areas, and help me understand how to continue my therapy at home without supervision. It's apparent that Seth has spent a great deal of time perfecting methods that relax stressed muscles and allow them to repair stronger then before. I would certainly recommend Seth to a friend!

Fantastic experience: Seth really helped me out after a knee surgery. Many friends had recommended him and they were right. Seth was incredibly intuitive with what my body needed and I owe him huge gratitude for helping me literally get back on my feet and ready for the winter snowboard season. It's clear that Seth is in business to help people and my true review is 6 out of 5 stars!

Fantastic experience: Seth is one of the most knowledgeable body workers I have ever uncounted! I am studying anatomy, physiology and embryology he is a bottomless fountain of knowledge and has the best hands in the business! Brie Thomas

Fantastic experience: Great relaxing atmosphere, and Seth uses proven manual techniques that get good results. Would highly recommend Back in action PT!

Fantastic experience: Seth is an immensely gifted healer. I only hope that more people in pain can find someone like him. He doesn’t try to fit you into some box of exercises and stretches that should ideally heal all injuries. He knows the body better than anyone I have ever met. I recently went through an injury and worked with many people from acupuncture and massage to multiple types of chiropractic, decompression, tendon therapy, and of course pills, in order to get back to my physical job. It was Seth who got after it and had the greatest impact on my recovery. My injury turned out to be a bunch of gnarly stuff in my low back. An ulnar tear in one disc, and a bad herniation of another disc snuggling a nerve root caused shoots of pain everywhere in my lower half. Coughing or turning my head or any other random movement would bring tears to my eyes. Seriously. I was broken. The outlook wasn’t too positive, but Seth really went to work bringing me back. A specialist saw my mri the other day, a month and a half after the injury, and he was stunned with how well I moved around and how little pain I had, “I look at this and I see someone who would be in a ton of pain and in need of surgery or a pain shot or both. But keep doing what you’re doing, you’re healing fast. I don’t think you need me.” Seth has kept my outlook positive and I’m on the verge of going back to work because of him. I’m forever grateful to this guy for his patient first outlook and his dedication to his craft. If you’ve been struggling to get back on your feet or feel the way you used to feel, don’t settle for broken - get Seth to help you heal.

Fantastic experience: Dr Seth Burke is amaizing!!!! He is the first medical person who has been able to truely help me with the chronic back pain I have been living with for the past 7 years (Like a switch was turned way down after the first visit). His approach is very hands on and intuitive. His knowledge of how the human body works is amaizing and his practice of Myofascial Release is mind blowing. Highly recommend Back in Action Physical Therapy.

Fantastic experience: Always getting me back into action after hucking to flat!

Fantastic experience: Seth demonstrates what are to me the qualities of a consummate healer: he's guided by both his extensive training and his intuition, he's open to learning and evolving, and every time I've visited him he's approached me as entirely capable and whole. My sense of working with him is that he prioritizes wellness in himself and his patients. Each time I've brought a body puzzle to his office, I've left feeling better and with more information about my body and how to care for myself. I recommend him wholeheartedly.

Fantastic experience: If you're in pain, had surgery, an old injury or whatever Seth in the guy to see. I've seen him for my shoulder, my knee, my hip and every time I'm amazed by how much he knows about the body. He truly cares, knows what he is doing and actually listens to you. Seth is an action sports guy who's been through a number of injuries himself so he know's what you're going through and is great at keeping motivated which is super important on the road to recovery. Go to Back in Action you WILL feel better. Also he's a friggin Doctor of Physical Therapy, how often do you get that out of a physical therapist!?

Fantastic experience: Having struggled with a over use-related condition for several years, and not getting any relief from treatment from other practitioners, I was excited to get a word of mouth referral to Seth. After a course of treatment with Seth focused on the root of my problem, my symptoms were relieved and I was literally back in action.

Fantastic experience: Seth is an amazing Physical Therapist who is completely tuned in to the energy ebbs and flows of the body. He senses areas of dysfunction, often even before I'm aware of them, and restores the energy flow which results in less or no pain in that area. He's extremely knowledgeable about cutting edge techniques of cranial-facial massage and release and enjoys sharing his knowledge in laymen's terms. I would not hesitate to give a five-star recommendation to anyone needing Physical Therapy.

Fantastic experience: Seth is hands down the best Physical Therapist I've ever gone to. He works with you to understand what's going on with your body and in the process you learn about what's happening and why you have pain. In the end you have the knowledge, tools and motivation to get where you want to be. This is not your average come in and stretch do some squats then leave, Seth knows how to manipulate fascia and customizes your routine to your injury. This is where you want to go if you really want to get better.

Fantastic experience: Seth is a great PT. I have been seeing him for a “frozen shoulder.” My orthopedic doctor was shocked at my progress when I went for my checkup and asked who I was seeing for physical therapy! He told me I didn’t need to come back, just keep doing what my PT told me to do! Seth is very knowledgeable and experienced. He will explain everything to you, has videos, materials, etc and will keep researching and trying different things based on what you need. He looks at the whole person too, not just your specific injury/diagnosis, and will adjust exercise to fit your needs and lifestyle. Probably the best thing about Seth though is his personality. He is friendly, easy going, and very intelligent but with a good amount of goofiness that puts you at ease and makes you feel comfortable, no matter what weird things he is doing to you! I had people warn me that PT for frozen shoulder was horrible but I have had the opposite experience. I cannot recommend him enough!

Fantastic experience: I came to Dr Burke on a recommendation from my wife who is also a health care professional. As an athlete and an outdoor enthusiast myself, Seth couldn’t have been a better match. He helped me rehab my shoulder in a short amount of time and became a good friend in the process. The thing I like most about Seth’s office is that he chooses to be hands on with all of his patients rather than allowing an assistant to do what he does himself. To me that means that he values the personal relationships with his patients over profitability.

Fantastic experience: Dr. Burke is awesome! I showed up with a laundry list of injuries and destroyed body parts. Seth has a very hands-on and realistic approach to treating my injuries. He's straightforward with me about what's wrong and how we'll fix it. His ability to explain a complex medical problem in a concise, effective manner is so refreshing. I know more about my injuries now that I'm in his care than I did when I was in the hospital. On top of all that, I feel much better after every visit. I notice immediate improvements which have lasted. I'm so glad I found Back In Action. I'm already back to my regular activities (at least a little bit) and enjoying life again!

Fantastic experience: Seth and I are working thru my body. I have 1 leg shorter then the other plus lots of motorcycle and auto wrecks that have added to extremely tight hips. I'm impressed with his desire to empower me to work these issues out. He's a very patient teacher. I have learned more from him then any of the other. Dozen or so professionals I have had help me with my body. Immediate change when I apply the self care he prescribes. A long way to go but a really good start. Thank u Seth!

Fantastic experience: I came to see Dr. Burke after accumulating 10 years of mountain bike and skiing injuries, and a host of other back problems. I had mostly given up my favorite recreational pursuits due to back and nerve pain. I've seen other PT's and had experienced limited success - injuries were treated only at the site of pain and my relief was temporary. My experience at Back In Action was entirely different. Seth has a deep understanding of the human body and the injuries athletes sustain. His manual therapy techniques have corrected many of my problems, and have allowed me to heal and become stronger than ever. I cannot thank this guy enough. I'm stoked to be Back in Action!

Fantastic experience: Seth Burke is an amazing PT. I was a runner, bicyclist, yogi, a person that loves to move and be in-shape. It all stopped when I had pain in my left leg from my thigh to my big toe, where my muscles never relaxed. I went to my chiropractor and acupuncturist and neither could help. After I sought out help from my physician, they put me on meds that didn't help either. The doctor told me to go to PT. After 4 other PT attempts, I was at my wits end. No one could help at me at all. A friend of mine referred me to Seth. In our first visit after about 6 months from when it started, he was able to turn off my calf muscle. It was the best gift ever. After a few other appointments, he was able to turn off my foot and thigh too. I am out of chronic pain and I owe my journey to getting back into life to Seth.

Fantastic experience: An injury right before a mountain bike stage race sent me searching for a PT that would both prescribe a doable recovery plan and root for me as if I had a personal coach. (Something the ortho doc wasn't willing to do) Seth was absolutely that person. He will hear you out, ask the right questions to determine your goals, and be an advocate for your healing process. Most impressive was the email he sent to me to learn about how the race went. Talk about style and commitment and absolute care. Thank you Seth!

Fantastic experience: Dr B has unique skills and his technique really redefined my idea and expectations for physical therapy. Whether you experience an injury, or need guidance on your bodies movement or balance-I strongly suggest you give him a visit! Thanks Seth!

Fantastic experience: The detail, focus and attention that Seth provides for his patients is world class. You can tell with him that helping people recover isn’t just work, it’s a passion. Highly recommend for anyone, best PT out! Plus he’s an absolute badass!

Fantastic experience: I went to see Seth with extreme and debilitating back pain, which I had been already going to physical therapy for over a month without relief. Within two weeks of meeting Seth twice a week, we had a major breakthrough, and my pain that was taking my life away, was reduced to a level I can live with, allowing me to start living life once again, and move forward with continued healing and restoration. Seth's approach was completely different than the other physical therapy I had been given, and I am a believer in what he does.

Fantastic experience: Seth has helped me with recovery from total knee replacement surgery. After years of pushing against pain and compensating injuries, his hands-on practice of finding and manipulating affected functions has been life-changing. The direct help and care provided by Seth over the past few months have been key to my physical and mental recovery and creation of a path to progress. I have spent 20 years working and recreating in the mountains, working construction, and generally being a bull in the china closet. The journey isn't over, and I can attribute Seth's commitment and contribution to my motivation. This bull will keep it up for 20 more...Thanks Seth!

Fantastic experience: I have had chronic back pain for over 7 years that has prevented me from fully being able to do the things I love (e.g.snowboarding, mtn biking). Seth has been able to not only get me "back in action," but also understands what it takes to do these activities.