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Neck Pain & Headaches: 3 Simple Stretches to Help Reduce Neck Pain & Tension

Dr. Carlo L. Sayo, DPT, OCS | April 14, 2021

Tension and stress headaches are one of the most common types of headache we help our clients with. Here I’ll share a few simple stretches you can perform at home to start relieving the pain and tension right away. The most common headache we see is what we call a “suboccipital headache”, which basically refersContinue Reading »

Neck Pain & Headaches: How Your Shoulder Causes Neck Pain and Headaches.

Dr. Carlo L. Sayo, DPT, OCS | August 26, 2019

Chino Hills, CA- About 8 years ago, I was working with a woman with headaches, and I learned a valuable lesson. This 43 year old woman (let’s call her Kathy) had what looked like pretty straight forward “tension” headaches. Your suboccipital muscles run from the base of your skull to the upper portion of yourContinue Reading »

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Maria Ramirez

05:07 11 Sep 21

I highly recommend Empower Physical Therapy. I've been here for three different issues in the past few years and have not been disappointed. I've been referred to others closer to home but was very disappointed with the treatments. Dr. Carlo and his staff are very knowledgeable, caring and patient. The place is very clean and the staff are constantly disinfecting.

Christian Acedillo

22:23 10 Sep 21

I went from limping from a PCL tear to having the confidence to do my 70.3 ironman in less than 1 month! The entire staff was great! Very supportive and helped me get my strength and flexibility back. Highly recommend!

Dee Giannamore

23:21 08 Sep 21

Be careful to get price estimates before going. I was billed at least double what other PhysicalTherapy groups charge with none of the services others provide like heat/cold treatments, massages after exercises and had to buy my own bands to use (other companies provide them).As To your response- costs were never discussed. You just asked for my insurance cards info before the appointment. I don't think I'm the only exception to full cost disclosures. I still believe your costs are much higher than other excellent providers. I have used.

142goody

19:18 08 Sep 21

Empower very clean friendly environment highly recommend there physical therapy. They been helping me with my bad lower back…. Making steady improvement …. improving my quality of life !!!! Call Alison today and make an appointment and I love the free water and gym towel

S Kipp

15:53 08 Sep 21

Staff members are wonderful. Professional and charismatic. I would highly recommend Empower to family and friends.

Faulaloese Sevaaetasi

18:37 19 Aug 21

Bea Gonzales

02:03 16 Aug 21

GroundZer0AMR

17:46 29 Jul 21

Really had a great results and improved mobility. Had 12 sessions of pre-surgery PT and Michelle got my shoulder looser and more mobile leading up to my surgery. Would recommend for any of your PT needs

Art Martinez

05:55 23 Jul 21

Daniel Conley

00:25 08 Jul 21

All the staff were friendly and attentive. Was able to get the treatment I needed with a hassle free experience. Highly recommend giving them a try.

Kareem Ezzeldeen

15:51 26 Jun 21

very professional staff , the team was great. came with a shoulder injury helped me overcome it in a very professional educated way.

Hardik Modi

21:38 23 Jun 21

All employees are compassionate, courteous, respectful, and patient-focused. The staff was extremely mindful of safety and cleanliness. I mainly worked with Michelle Chin. Michelle pushed me through the hard times to get my mobility and strength back while providing great encouragement. Your knowledge, professionalism, concern and friendliness were much appreciated. There were doubts/questions before PT but now I am a believer. Allison was always on top of scheduling, follow up, and promptness. It was pleasant experience and highly recommended.

Angela Sim

19:46 23 Jun 21

Dr. Roz at Empower Physical therapy is amazing, super friendly, kind, caring, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable. I’ve been to >6 different places for physical therapy over at least 5 years now for different problems and this has been the best place I’ve gone to. It’s not one PT to 4 different patients going back and forth between them and they spend nearly the entire time with you. All the staff there is great. If you need physical therapy Dr. Roz is definitely the best!

Duffy Blau

21:19 22 Jun 21

My name is Duffy Blau. My Doctor sent me to Empower Physical Therapy because I was experiencing extreme pain on my right shoulder. I was unable to play golf which is my favorite sport. I actually thought it was going to be a long while before I picked up a club again. However, to my surprise, my shoulder pain decreased significantly after the second session. By the third session, I was back on the golf course playing with hardly any pain. Now I am playing golf twice a week with no pain at all. To prevent another injury, I am going to them twice a month just for maintenance. I fully endorse this place. If you need anything related to physical therapy, then Empower Physical Therapy is the place to go. These people are professional, friendly and effective. My therapist is Dr. Roz and she has saved my golf career.She is great and I owe her many thanks!!

Dan Davila

23:59 14 May 21

This place is great. Carlo the Owner and Dr. is very attentive and generous with his time. He really tries to get to the root of the problem when you go to him. He explains everything so you understand what he’s trying accomplish. Then he gives you the exercises necessary to help u correct what’s going on with your body.

ya ping Kottler

19:37 03 May 21

Stella O

19:03 01 Apr 21

Dr Carlo and team are a Godsend. After years of chronic back pain from a sports injury and thousands of dollars spent on several other so called experts, I finally found a place that not only “gets it”, has been effective in treating the pain from the source.Not to mention the great energy and spirit of everyone who works there. Absolutely recommend!

Jason Leong

18:34 28 Mar 21

Dr. Roz and the rest of the team at Empower were extremely supportive and helpful throughout my recovery process. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed and appreciated working with this team.

Marilou Budd

03:27 26 Mar 21

Dr.Carlo and his team have been working with me to get my strength back after a car accident left me disabled and in terrible back pain. I experienced numbness and nerve pain throughout my back and legs unrelieved with pain medications. My family is amazed with the progress I have made because of Dr. Carlo! I recommend them to everyone. They’re professional, they care about my progress, and they have been able to help me when more traditional treatments failed.

Patdeezy Lee

14:47 22 Mar 21

What can I say about Dr. Carlo?!!! He is truly amazing at what he does! I was experiencing lower back pain, more of a dull constant achy feeling for more than 18 months. Finally decided to seek physical therapy for my issue. Through my initial consultation with Dr. Carlo and talking about some of my previous injuries and observed biomechanics, he was able to determine the root cause of my low back pain and within TWO visits, my pain is 80% GONE!!! I can’t begin to describe the enormous sense of relief and joy I feel now, being able to get back to “normal” activities without that constant nagging ache!Thank you Dr. Carlo! I’m eager to continue my treatment for my low back pain and wouldn’t hesitate to seek him for his wisdom and knowledge to getting me back to feeling normal!!!

Sarah Budd

02:50 21 Mar 21

The staff is knowledgeable, the quality of care is incomparable, and each staff member truly cares for their patients. I can't recommend them enough.

Jenna Bailey

21:17 26 Jan 21

My time at Empower Physical Therapy has been nothing but positive, encouraging, and an overall amazing experience. From the first day, I felt like I was heard and that they understood my issues with both my upper and lower back. I’ve had these issues for years, and I have never seen such progress in my back before coming here. I felt that every employee there, from the PTs to Exercise Specialists to the front desk, was there for me and treated me with so much compassion. I formed a relationship with nearly every person there, and I was only there for less than a month. I am planning to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy, and this experience has showed me how I want to treat my future patients. I would and will highly recommend Empower to any of my friends and family in need of an exceptional Physical Therapy experience!

Joshua Chang

06:31 19 Jan 21

My time at Empower Physical Therapy was truly a blessing. From the front desk, physical assistants, and physical therapists are amazing. I came into Empower with a torn ACL, meniscus, and a dislocated patella, which resulted in a long recovery process. I was fairly impressed with how attention to detail all the physical therapists are in the recovery process. Every time I came in, it was always a one on one experience working in different areas to improve and ultimately get stronger. After I finally got cleared from the Empower team, this is the most mentally confident I've ever felt from a serious injury. The overall atmosphere at the facility is tremendous, always super friendly and inviting. Throughout my 12-month recovery process, I would highly recommend Empower Physical Therapy if you are recovering from any injury.

Maurice Williams

18:29 15 Oct 20

It has been a month since my final session at Empower and my workouts are back and better than expected. There has only been one reminder that I ever had an injury and it lasted for a nanosecond. I now have the strength and the confidence of full mobility in my shoulder. My ortho specialist was also pleased two weeks ago during my follow up appointment. I highly recommend Empower. At 54 I am now a believer in good physical therapy. Thanks Empower for empowering me. - Maurice

vincent lu

00:19 01 Oct 20

TLDR: This place is amazing with knowledgeable and attentive staff. 100% recommend.I went to Empower Physical Therapy in search of a longer term PT due to being a highly active individual. I worked with Michelle DPT and from day 1, she was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and highly attentive. I've been to other PT offices before where they give you an exercise and come find you 10 minutes later. Michelle will keep an eye on you and make sure your form is perfect before watching from a distance. The PTAs were also amazing and very helpful as well. Scheduling was made very simple with the highly responsive coordinator, Sarah. Theyre very understanding when it comes to changing or canceling appointments. I 100% recommend this place and will definitely return when future injuries occur.

Greg Lewls

16:44 11 Sep 20

I had right knee total replacement in November of 2019 I began preoperative care at Empower about a month out from surgery and I did all of my post operative PT with them as well. I highly recommend them...they all do an amazing job. My primary therapists were Michelle and Rosslyn and they are both amazing very encouraging and supportive while at the same time pushing me hard so I could recover strong and quick. Sarah does an outstanding job of running the front office and all the logistics involved she was very helpful when I ran into small insurance issues. With all their help I was able to return to full duty as a firefighter with in 6 months of surgery...I recommend them 100% !!

Naomi Sorto

18:55 19 Jun 20

There awesome

Tim Zoz

16:22 14 Jun 20

I came here after a ski accident (torn ACL) right as COVID hit back in March. I required surgery but everything was placed on hold due to the pandemic restrictions. The team at Empower was able to improve my mobility back to a full range of motion and allow me to return to full daily function as I prepared/waitied for surgery. They were flexible with my work schedule, the front desk is amzing to work with, and the attention and care you receive from the PT's is amazing. No one LIKES to go to physical therapy but working with the team at Empower made it sooo much more enjoyable than past PT experiences. If my family and I weren't being forced to move I would 100% be back to rehab here after surgery. Going to miss you guys!

Irma Kawaguchi

02:18 28 Jan 20

I Met Dr Carlo at a church event. I went in for an evaluation, not really knowing what to expect. I’ve had a herniated disk and have suffered from mild to severe back pain. I had been unable to sleep on my bed and slept on the floor instead. Thanks to Dr Torres and the rest of the staff there who helped me with my therapies, I am now in much less pain, and able to sleep on my bed. Thank you Dr Carlo and team, for empowering me!

R G

02:40 19 Dec 19

Finding a place to rehab my knee was easy, as soon as I came to Empower Physical Therapy I didn't want to look anywhere else. From the front desk to assistants and doctors, the level of professionalism and knowledge was top notch. I was back to work in a short time. They gave me the tools needed to further strengthen my knee and continue to lead an active sports lifestyle at 40 years old. The people at Empower gave me a very positive outlook on physical therapy.

Dan The Man

17:47 16 Dec 19

Empower Physical Therapy has been one of the best places I ever went to get physical therapy. Thanks to Dr. Carlo and the rest of the crew I was able to get back to doing physical activities as soon as possible without any problems. Thank you guys so much!!

Kathleen Laurel

00:40 14 Dec 19

I had ACL reconstruction surgery in August 2019 and started PT in September 2019. From Day 1, the staff at Empower has been AMAZING! Sarah helped me get my initial consultation appointment almost immediately after being cleared to start PT and since then has accommodated my schedule to make sure I get in all my sessions. Dr. Carlo and his team, Dr. Michelle and Dr. Roz together with their awesome aides, Lauren and Elijah, have really made sure that my recovery and my eventual return to my active life has been smooth and essentially pain free. The exercises that they have given me in and out of the office have helped my knee to get stronger every day. I initially thought that my recovery would be long and daunting, but with their help has been shorter and easier than expected. What’s even better is that they are all such wonderful, genuinely caring individuals who care about their patients. I’d recommend Empower Physical Therapy and Wellness to anyone in need of overcoming pain from an injury or surgery.

Sammi Lopez

21:11 13 Dec 19

In February I got into a really bad car accident and I noticed it messed up my back pretty bad to the point I couldn't bend down at all. I was going to a least 5 different chiropractors but NOTHING was working out for me. I honestly lost faith and I was frustrated because I had plans to leave for the military this year. Not until my mom found out about Empower Physical Therapy!! its been about 2 months since I have been going and honestly I'm so happy noticing the progress and results. After a year I'm finally being active again!! Starting in January I'm joining boxing boot camp and training to leave for the military this upcoming year! I totally recommend this place!! Everyone is so friendly, they work with you, and motivate you to do your best!

Joanne Saiz

03:34 13 Dec 19

I've been going to Empower Physical Therapy for approximately five months. The staff is professional and care about me and my wellbeing. In the past, my son, needed physical therapy for his sprained ankle and he said the staff were nice. I took this as a sign that if my son felt comfortable, I would feel the same. Dr. Torres, and Dr. Nava and staff are the best.

Jorge Lopez

23:56 11 Dec 19

Came for my leg pain and I be feeling great every time I come to my session , highly recommend

Jen Smith

23:11 27 Nov 19

Fun, friendly staff that makes you work!!

amber wong

20:02 27 Nov 19

Love everyone on the Empower team! Lauren, Sarah, Dr. Michelle, and Dr. Roz create such a great environment and made me so excited to come in every day! 11/10 would recommend!

Kangna Garnier

20:00 26 Nov 19

Dr. Carlo and Empower Physical Therapy is the best. They are all so friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. I’ve been suffering from back pain for over 10 years and had 2 back surgeries in between that time. I have been to a few physical therapists and no one has come close to what Dr. Carlo and his team offers. After my second back surgery 2 years ago I came to Empower with fear. Fear that I can no longer do the activities I use to do with my 3 young kids and that I had to accept that back pain will be with me the rest of my life. However Dr. Carlo has build my strength, my confidence and gave me enough skills to overcome all that. I have never felt stronger, felt this long term pain relief in my back in so long and the best part is I am living my best life with my kids. I now no longer need pain medication because all I need to do is go see Dr. Carlo. I’m currently on a maintenance program and highly recommend it, it is truly the best preventative measure I can do for back. Go see Dr. Carlo and his team, you won’t be disappointed. They have become part of my family over the years.

Alicia Vargas

20:01 21 Nov 19

I can’t say enough good things about the Empower Physical Therapy team. They’ve treated me for back, wrist, and knee injuries and I have received the best of care with just the right amount of motivation and encouragement. The entire team is beyond friendly, kind, patient, and caring and helped me so very much! Many, many thanks to Dr. Carlo and the whole team!

Jennifer Blanco

00:36 07 Nov 19

The staff is very caring and tentative to your needs. With my physical therapy sessions I have seen improvement and overall well-being to my health.

Arthur Famble

00:06 07 Nov 19

I've been to several physical therapist and this place is by far and away the best. The staff is professional, patient and extremely knowledgeable. Dr. Sayo is one of the best physical therapist I've had the pleasure of meeting. Highly recommended.

J Smoove S

22:56 06 Nov 19

After searching my community for a place to rehab my surgically repair hip, I was fortunate to fine Empower Physical Therapy. My first impression was how nice and friendly the staff were, as well as the cleanliness of the center. After my initial consultation with the Doctors, they mapped out a course of recovery that would get me back to the life I enjoyed. The doctors and staff worked with me weekly, and monitored my progress, while encouraging me every step of the way. The personalized attention and pleasant environment made my recovery enjoyable. Thank you Empower Physical therapy! I am truly satisfied and happy with the results of your Physical Therapy and will gladly offer referrals. You guys are the best.Sincerely Jeff S.

Nico Estrada

22:32 06 Nov 19

I can’t say enough about the staff here at empower physical therapy and wellness. The location is small but what they lack in size, they more than make up with the amount of care and attention they give to their patients. I was involved in a motorcycle collision and needed a spot to do physical therapy. I happened to find this place by luck but I’m glad I did. The staff was so encouraging and easy to talk to that it made going to physical therapy truly enjoyable. I highly recommend this place to anyone.

Jay Kim

23:38 27 Jun 19

Great staffs. They are all friendly and perfect therapy.

Alvys Kowalski

18:50 27 Jun 19

SUPERB staff! Immediately felt comfortable and cared for from the very start. From Sarah at the front desk to Dr. Carlo, Dr. Michelle, Alex, Paige and Lauren - they are all so easy to talk to and knowledgeable. I was able to apply the stretches and exercises into my daily workout routine enabling me to recover, heal and strengthen my injured body part. Extremely thankful to Empower Physical Therapy for their help!

Kevin Li

15:55 27 Jun 19

Overall great staff and atmosphere. Most importantly help you get back to full strength post operation.

Rose Dhaliwal

00:38 27 Jun 19

The staff at Empower are amazing! Michelle, has done wonders in helping reduce the swelling and pain in my hand/wrist and regain both its mobility and strength. She takes my personal needs into account and is quick to make adjustments where needed. Lauren and Paige and the rest of the staff are all amazing and make the environment fun and friendly!

Stephanie Hoffman

23:03 26 Jun 19

My mom Susie has been going here for therapy and she is on her third round of therapy and the entire team continues to be very helpful and professional through all of her treatments.

Jerry Janecek

22:01 26 Jun 19

Great staff! They push me to do new exercises for both flexibility and strength. Got me ready to be back at work. Would recommend Empower to anyone.

REACH Norm Drexel

17:34 23 May 19

Dr. Carlo, and the whole team, are terrific. I had muscle pain in my right leg and could hardly walk without a lot of pain. Several doctors I visited just gave me pain pills but could not fix the problem. One doctor referred me to Dr. Carlo. He knew what the problem was after a 30 minute visit. He began therapy and within a few weeks most of the pain was gone. Now I can walk normally again. He is helping me regain balance now.The team he has assembled know what they are doing and they are friendly and very supportive.I highly recommend Empower.

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