River Oaks Physical Therapy & Wellness

River Oaks Physical Therapy & Wellness Our treatment is effective very quickly, often within 2-3 visits. We will teach you what to do to con Teresa A.

Atkinson is a practicing physical therapist with 40 years of experience in the evaluation and treatment of neck and back pain due to both mechanical spinal dysfunction, trauma and post-surgical cases. She is a McKenzie-certified practitioner, skilled in conducting mechanical evaluation of the spine and proximal joints (shoulders, knee and hips) and determining the optimal treatment strategy for each patient. In the 90’s, she took the McKenzie Institute Mechanical spinal curriculum and passed her certification in mechanical diagnosis and therapy in 1998. In October 1999, she was approved as a Clinical Level III therapist, the highest level of clinical expertise recognized at present at TIRR Rehabilitation Centers (where she ran the spinal clinic from 1996-2001). Since June 2001, she has returned to private practice. She continues to focus exclusively on spinal pain disorders. She is a member of APTA, APTA Orthopedic section, TPTA, American Back Society, McKenzie Institute, USA, and other professional organizations. From mechanical evaluations, to clinical treatments, to information on effective at-home self treatments, rest assured that your pain stops here.

01/13/2026
Motivational Monday
01/13/2026

Motivational Monday

Fun Fact FridayEach vertebra provides structure, flexibility, and protection for your spinal cord. PTs can show exercise...
01/09/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Each vertebra provides structure, flexibility, and protection for your spinal cord. PTs can show exercises to strengthen supporting muscles and reduce back pain. This unique architecture allows you to bend, twist, and stand upright with remarkable stability.

Thursday Therapy ThoughtsIt’s easy to assume that whatever shows up on an MRI must be the reason you hurt, but research ...
01/08/2026

Thursday Therapy Thoughts

It’s easy to assume that whatever shows up on an MRI must be the reason you hurt, but research shows many spine findings like disc bulges and degeneration are very common in people with no symptoms at all, which is why imaging works best when combined with your symptoms and a physical exam. A physical therapist can help guide you. Source: Systematic review, Spine journal (Brinjikji et al., 2015).

Why It Works WednesdayYour physical therapist looks at how joints, muscles, and everyday movements may be linked to neck...
01/07/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist looks at how joints, muscles, and everyday movements may be linked to neck or back pain. This helps guide care based on your symptoms rather than assumptions or generic advice.
✅ Tip: Understanding what aggravates symptoms often helps guide better care.

01/06/2026

Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care and a leading cause of missed work and limitations in daily activity across the US. Research suggests that shoulder pain affects up to one in four adults at any given time, with lifetime prevalence estimates as high as one in t...

Happy New Years!
01/01/2026

Happy New Years!

Tip TuesdayWant to heal naturally? Come see us!
12/30/2025

Tip Tuesday

Want to heal naturally? Come see us!

12/27/2025

Exercise is increasingly recognized as a vital component of cancer care, moving from a fringe recommendation to a central pillar in both prevention and treatment. Experts like Dr. Kerry Courneya highlight that effortful exercise offers significant benefits not only for cancer but also for overall he...

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2900 Weslayan Street #545
Houston, TX
77027

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Wednesday 7am - 6pm
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We Help People From All Walks Of Life Especially Age 40+ To Get Back To Pain Free Activities As Soon As Possible Without Relying On Pain Medications, Injections or Surgery.

Welcome to River Oaks Physical Therapy, where, our one and only goal is, getting you back to pain free activities quickly and efficiently. Thanks to our evidence-based treatment approach, our average patient visit amount is 4-6 times versus the national average of 18. We empower our patients with the knowledge and skills to self-manage, alleviate pain, and restore function. Patients experience the difference in treatment with our various modality stations.

River Oaks Physical Therapy is a credentialed McKenzie clinic, one of the handful clinics in the Houston area. Using the scientifically-proven McKenzie method of treatment means that the patients spend days rather than months in therapy and, in most cases, avoid further testing, imaging, and often unnecessary invasive procedures.