Rehabilitation / Physical Medicine
Dr. Michele Perez
Resurgens Orthopaedics
270 Chastain Road
Kennesaw, 770.421.5662
2230 Town Lake Pkwy., Bldg. 300
Woodstock, 770.592.4424
15 Reinhardt College Pkwy., Ste. 102
Canton, 678.505.4455
Helping Patients Overcome Back Pain Without SurgerySurgery is not always the answer for painful back injuries and chronic back conditions. Dr. Michele Perez at Resurgens Orthopaedics specializes in helping patients recover from back pain without the need for surgery or the long-term use of pain killers.
As a specialist in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation, also called physiatry, Dr. Perez is an expert in helping patients overcome back pain with non-surgical therapies, such as weight loss, special exercises and lifestyle changes. She focuses on treating problems without narcotic medications when possible.
Although not all patients are candidates for non-surgical therapy, many patients respond extremely well to Dr. Perez’s methods. She prescribes physical therapy, exercises to strengthen the back and, in many cases, weight loss to help correct spinal conditions and alleviate pain.
“I always tell patients that they need to play an active role in their recovery,” Dr. Perez explains. “With this kind of therapy, you can’t just take a pill or get a shot to get better. In most cases, if patients are motivated and serious about getting better, they are going to be successful.”
Dr. Perez treats patients with acute injuries due to falls, sports or car accidents, as well as patients with chronic, degenerative conditions of the spine. Some of her patients have had back surgery, but still suffer from chronic pain, which she helps them manage or overcome through therapy.
As part of a large practice with many resources, Dr. Perez is able to offer her patients easy, on-site access to X-rays, MRIs and physical therapy, if needed. Patients also have access to other orthopaedic specialists in the same locations. Dr. Perez sees patients at the Kennesaw, Woodstock and Canton locations of Resurgens.
Get To Know Your Doctor
Dr. Michele Perez understands her patients’ worries and fears, and she is well-known for spending extra time with her patients to help educate them about their conditions. She always makes time to explain conditions and treatment to patients, so that they can move forward with their therapies. Getting to know her patients and establishing relationships with them is her favorite part of her job.
Born and raised in Louisiana, Dr. Perez moved to the Atlanta area in 1998, where she now lives with her husband and two children. In her spare time, she loves to be outdoors spending time with her family.
Medical Degree
Louisiana State University Medical Center
Board Certifications
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation