By Dr. Rob Letizia | Spectrum Therapeutics of NJ – Wayne, NJ

Here’s what happens far too often:

A patient walks into their doctor’s office with back pain. They leave with pain meds and a referral. No movement tests. No discussion of lifestyle. Just a diagnosis based on where it hurts.

At Spectrum Therapeutics, we do things differently.

We don’t treat body parts—we treat people. And we don’t chase symptoms—we fix the root cause.

🩺 The Traditional Model: Treat the Symptom

Modern healthcare has become reactive. If your knee hurts, the focus is on the knee. If your neck hurts, it’s all about the neck.

What gets overlooked?

• The way you move
• How one joint affects another
• Compensations from old injuries or surgeries
• Core strength, posture, muscle imbalances
• Even stress, sleep, and inflammation

This is why many patients keep bouncing between medications, MRIs, and specialist referrals—with no lasting results.

🔍 The Real Problem: Symptom ≠ Source

Let’s say your shoulder hurts. A traditional approach might blame a rotator cuff tear and jump to surgery or injections.

But we ask:

• Is your shoulder pain actually coming from your neck?
• Are your ribs moving properly during breathing?
• Is your scapula being pulled out of position by weak core control?

We treat the **cause**, not just what shows up on a scan.

✅ What We Do Differently at Spectrum

At Spectrum Therapeutics of NJ, we specialize in identifying the root of the problem. Here’s what our process includes:

• One-on-one physical therapy sessions—no techs, no guesswork
• Full-body movement assessments
• Hands-on manual therapy to restore motion
• Neuromuscular re-education to retrain stability and coordination
• Targeted strength and mobility programming

Our goal is not just to reduce pain. It’s to restore healthy, pain-free movement—so the problem doesn’t come back.

📍 A Real-World Example

A patient from Totowa came in with ongoing foot pain. She’d seen three providers and was about to get an orthotic made.

Our evaluation revealed the real issue wasn’t her foot—it was her weak hip and collapsed core. Her foot was just taking the hit.

After 4 weeks of full-body treatment and strength progression, her foot pain disappeared—without inserts, injections, or pills.

🎯 The Bottom Line

If you’re tired of chasing symptoms and getting temporary relief, it’s time to take a different approach.

At Spectrum, we find the true source of your pain—then build a clear plan to fix it.

📞 Call or Text: (973) 689-7123
🌐 Website: spectrumtherapynj.com
📍 Proudly serving Wayne, NJ and surrounding areas