Allegheny Medical Offers Complimentary Consultations for Sufferers of Chronic Back Pain

The majority of people in the United States will experience lower back pain at least one time during their lives—and back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a doctor or miss work.

The good news is, Allegheny Medical's team of physicians and health care professionals has been successfully treating chronic back pain for over twenty-five years, and they continue to be dedicated to offering relief to those affected by this modern epidemic.

Unfortunately, the blessing of modern life comes with a downside: too little time to exercise, too much sitting down, and too much stress. The result is a near epidemic of back problems in recent times. While many individuals may not always find time for the daily exercise that keeps their backs strong, many others who do try to stay active end up overdoing it.

Another cause of back pain is poor posture and alignment, which can put strain on the muscles and ligaments of the back and force the vertebrae joints to carry more weight than they should. The results are pain and extra wear and tear on the spine.

In order to stay strong and flexible, spines need daily attention. However, many people contend with constant muscle tension due to sitting for long hours at a desk or behind the wheel, or simply as a result of stress—all of which spell back trouble.

Regardless of the cause, a back strengthened by regular moderate exercise is less likely to be injured. Allegheny Medical can help those who suffer with back pain by designing personalized treatment plans based on the individual's health needs and concerns. Strength and flexibility in the back must be built up gradually, and doing too much too soon can often cause muscle strain.  The physicians and health care professionals at Allegheny Medical can diagnose and treat patients who are experiencing back pain and injury and get them safely back on the road to healing and recovery.

If you are ready to find out how Allegheny Medical can help you get relief from chronic back pain, be sure to contact them today for a free consultation at 412-494-4550.

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All About Allegheny Medical’s 4 Distinct Service Lines

Allegheny Medical is a multi-specialty medical outpatient center providing acute primary care, laboratory services, minor emergency care, physical therapy and more--but did you know that Allegheny Medical has four distinct service lines?

WorkCare, whose medical team consists of specially trained physicians, physical therapists, nurses and rehabilitation specialists helps employers build a healthier workforce while reducing cost and injuries. PeopleCare offers physical medicine treatment programs for individuals with chronic or acute pain and helps those with recurrent or frequent illnesses. PeopleCare’s team helps individuals understand their current health status and offers them the guidance and encouragement needed to successfully bring about lifestyle changes.

The SportsCare team consists of specially trained physicians, nurses, dietitians, physical therapists, and rehabilitation specialists providing injury treatment management and sports performance training. SportsCare’s programs integrate lifestyle, fitness and behavior management with quality medical treatments, and are personalized based on the assessment of an athlete's ability and health. WellnessCare programs are based on an in-depth medical evaluation of each patient to accurately customize a wellness program based on the assessment of an individual. WellnessCare’s initiatives include health screenings, health risk assessments and health and wellness fairs.

Now in its 26th year, Allegheny Medical is an organization of physicians and health care professionals dedicated to serving the health needs of companies, individuals, families, and communities in Western Pennsylvania. Allegheny Medical's mission is to provide better care to build better health for every aspect of an individual's life. Complimentary, personalized consultation appointments can be scheduled by calling (412) 494-4554, so contact us today.

Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions

When it comes to something as important as health care, we know you often have many questions.  That's why we wanted to try to answer some of the most common ones here in this post.

1. "Where are you located?"

We are located at 2000 Cliff Mine Road, Park West Two, Suite 110, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our office offers extended hours and free parking.

2. "What makes you different from other medical practices?"

We provide integrated services on-site that include primary care, lab draws, physical therapy, orthopedics, minor emergency care, cardiac stress testing, worker's compensation, x-ray, chiropractic, occupational medicine, and nutritional counseling. There are no delays in delivery of care and all services are coordinated between team members.

3. "Do you accept insurance?"

Yes, we accept most insurances.

4. "How long has your facility been in existence?"

Dr. Neal Fanelli is the president and CEO of Allegheny Medical and has been in practice for over 25 years. He is an expert in the field of chiropractic, physical and sports medicine as well as in the treatment of fibromyalgia. In 1984, Dr. Neal founded Allegheny Medical to provide patients high quality, cost effective health care in order to bring about lasting, life-changing results.

5. "How long have your physicians been practicing?"

Our physical medicine and chiropractic doctors have been treating patients for over 25 years. Our primary care and internal medicine practitioners have been caring for patients for over 24 years.

6. "Why should employers choose you for their occupational medicine and worker's compensation needs?"

Businesses in the area find that their employees return to work faster after an injury and employee satisfaction with the services and cost effectiveness of Allegheny Medical is very high. Here at Allegheny Medical, we offer extended hours to accommodate the employee. Dr. Neal and staff stay in constant communication with the employer in order to fully understand the patient's health needs.

7. "How long have you been treating athletes?"

Dr. Neal and his team have over 20 years working with professional Olympic and amateur athletes. He has specifically assisted the National Football League by working with athletes that played for Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

8. "Why are you considered one of the premier treatment centers for Fibromyalgia?"

Dr. Neal and team have done extensive study on fibromyalgia, and have developed an integrated clinical approach that has produced quality outcomes that speak for themselves. The "one methodology" approach by other practitioners has never shown consistent success. Rheumatologists in the area continue to refer their fibromyalgia patients to Allegheny Medical because of their integrated care approach.

Allegheny Medical is Best of Pittsburgh for 2nd Year

As 2009 comes to a close, Allegheny Medical is proud that this year marked the second consecutive time they have been selected for the Best of Pittsburgh Award in the Health Care Providers category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

Exceptional Success

The USLBA "Best of Local Businesses" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the United States.  Every year companies are identified by the USLBA as having achieved exceptional success in their business category, as well as their local community.  The companies which are chosen are seen as enhancing the image of small business through the service they provide to their customers and the community.

Interestingly, only 1 in 70 recipients of the 2008 Award qualified as 2009 Award winners.  The 2009 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity--and winners are determined based on information gathered by both the USLBA and third party data.

About the U.S. Local Business Association

The USLBA, based in Washington D.C., is funded by local businesses in towns of all sizes across America.  The Association's purpose is to promote local business through advertising, public relations and marketing--and it was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community.

The USLBA works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, chambers of commerce, professional associations and other groups, and its mission is to be an advocate for business entrepreneurs across the United States.

About Allegheny Medical

Allegheny Medical, Integrated Health Services is a multi-specialty medical outpatient center and the largest occupational and workmen's compensation facility in Western Pennsylvania.  We provide acute primary care, orthopedics, physical therapy, chiropractic, full lab services, weight loss programs, nutrition counseling and more.

To learn more about Allegheny Medical, be sure to follow this blog, visit our website at www.alleghenymedical.com or call (412) 494-4550.

Dr. Neal Fanelli: Service Above and Beyond

Dr. Neal Fanelli, president and CEO of Allegheny Medical, has been in practice for over 25 years. He is an expert in the field of physical, chiropractic, and sports medicine and in the treatment of fibromyalgia.

In 1984, Dr. Neal founded Allegheny Medical to provide patients the highest quality and most cost effective health care, in order to bring about life changing, lasting results.  He has said that the best part of his work is helping people with "some of the most difficult conditions recover when no one else could, changing that person's life for the better."

In addition to running Allegheny Medical, Dr. Fanelli has been a member of the Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce for ten years--the past two as chair of the board.  Under his leadership, the chamber has developed relationships with schools in the area through the CHOICES program, improved volunteer leadership and member involvement and expanded programming.  Dr. Neal has said that "investing in the region and steering the Chamber to become a large active component of the region has allowed growth and opportunity to happen when many areas of the country are struggling."

His work brought him the highest honor from the Chamber of Commerce, the 2008 Jenny Award. This award was given to him for his work to bring about development and growth in both business and the community.

Dr. Neal has also donated his services and time to help improve the health and wellness of police, EMS, firefighters, school employees and municipal employees with a performance program that includes nutritional counseling and fitness.

Ultimately, Dr. Neal recognizes how crucial it is for people in the community to take care of each other.  Through his tireless work at the helm of Allegheny Medical, he continues to give back of himself by caring for the community.