Arlington, MA • Cash-Based
Advanced Manual Therapy.
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Dr. Eric Leach utilizes advanced osteopractic manual therapy skills to find and fix the root cause — not just the symptom. One-on-one, no insurance runaround or cost guessing. Focused on getting you better.
Manual Therapy
Osteopractic PT.
Hands-on.
Evidence based.
Dry Needling
Reduce pain.
Facilitate healing.
Improve function fast.
Exercise Therapy
Move better.
Get stronger,
Stay better.
Conditions Dr. Leach Specializes In
Dr. Eric Leach specializes in a focused set of conditions - which means you get genuine expertise, not a generalist guessing game
Headaches
Cervicogenic headaches begin in the upper neck and radiate toward the head and eye. Tension-type headaches feel like a tight band around the head. Both types can be treated with perineural and trigger point dry needling targeting the occipital nerves and muscles over the back and side of the head and neck.
Neck Pain
Neck pain with mobility deficits, headaches, and mechanical neck pain may be treated with high-velocity low-amplitude thrust spinal manipulation, joint mobilization, and dry needling to target myofascial trigger points in the neck, upper back, and shoulder region. Manipulation and mobilization to the thoracic spine, and specific exercises targeting the cervical muscles may also be considered for certain patients.
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain due to shoulder impingement, rotator cuff tears, degeneration, or tendinopathy, biceps tendinitis, subacromial bursitis, and arthritis may be treated with manipulation targeting the cervical, thoracic, rib, shoulder, and elbow regions. Dry needling targeting the muscles, tendons, and periosteal tendon attachments used in conjunction with exercise helps to restore shoulder function and eliminate pain.
Low back pain
Mechanical and non-specific low back pain can be related to muscular atrophy, myofascial trigger points, lumbar facet joint dysfunction, disk herniations, and a hypersensitized nervous system. Exercise, manipulation and mobilization, and electric dry needling can help to strengthen the muscles, restore normal joint movement, facilitate healing, and can restore the nervous system to it’s baseline function.
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the joint which alters the structure of the bone, cartilage, and health of the joint it affects. Manual mobilization and distraction techniques are effective at reducing pain and restoring range of motion, and dry needling once a month may facilitate blood flow and the restoration of some cartilage according to early research. Combined with an exercise program to restore function, this treatment can manage pain and restore function to those with mild to moderate disease progression.
TMJ disorder / Jaw pain
Jaw pain can be due to many different structures, however typically involves the articular disk, joint capsule, and/or muscles of opening and closing. The upper cervical spine may also be a root cause of referred TMJ pain. Treatment includes mobilization and manipulation targeting the upper cervical spine, TMJ, soft tissue massage to the muscles, and dry needling targeting the medial and lateral pterygoid and connective tissue.
Upper rib syndrome
Upper rib syndrome is a condition where a sore spot develops where the ribs connect to the thoracic spine and typically result in pain in the shoulder, scapula, and neck. This can be caused by repetitive stress, typically in work related positions, or following trauma. Treatment typically involves manipulation to the affected rib joint and thoracic spine and strengthening targeting the posterior chain.
Upper trapezius myalgia
Upper trapezius pain is a very common, painful condition that typically presents as a tight, painful band. This typically occurs due to prolonged positions in cervical extension common at a computer or while studying. Electric dry needling and spinal manipulation /mobilization targeting the spinal segments of C2-3 and C7-T3 are very effective at for curing this condition.
Tennis/golfer’s elbow
Commonly called tennis or golfer’s elbow, medial and lateral epicondylalgia is a condition where the flexor / extensor tendons are repetitively overloaded and the tendon becomes inflamed or enters a state of disrepair. Electric dry needling targeting the periosteal attachment of the affected tendon and targeting the tendon body and thrust manipulation targeting the elbow and wrist should be included in the treatment. Cervical manipulation is also supported if there is evidence of radial nerve involvement.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel is a condition where repetitive stress causes inflammation in or a shorting of the carpal tunnel - a band of thick tissue dedicated at maintaining the function of your hand and fingers. When this area becomes inflamed it can compress the structures within - including the median nerve, resulting in pain and numbness in the medial hand. Recent research suggests 8 sessions of electric dry needling over 4 weeks provided 70% improvement in pain and symptoms.
Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles tendinopathy is a condition that typically results from repetitive stress, resulting in inflammation and degradation of the Achilles tendon, and may present with nodules, thickening of the tendon, and bone changes at the calcaneus known as a Haugland’s deformity. Dry needling disrupts the excessive neovascular growth, promotes blood flow to hypoxic regions of tissue, and helps to reorganize collagen at a cellular level. Load management and progressive re-introduction to sport are a crucial step to prevent this condition from returning or progressing to the degenerative phase.
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition which is typically associated with pain with the first step in the morning or after periods of inactivity, following by a decrease in pain with activity as blood flows to the region. Pain in the bottom of the heel/foot can be caused by numerous different structures such as the plantar fascia, plantar aponeurosis ligament, quadratus plantae, abductor hallucis, tibialis posterior, and flexor hallucis longus,
ACL rehabilitation
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Most physical therapy is generic by design — the same protocol for everyone with "back pain," whether you're 28 or 68. Most physical therapist stop learning new skills after graduation.
Dr. Leach trained differently. His Osteopractic training means he understands the body as a connected system, not just isolated parts, and has been given tools far beyond the training of most physical therapists. With a deep understanding of functional anatomy which is tested every day during dry needling procedures, he is prepared to help you get to the source of your pain.
His CSCS means he knows how to build you back to full performance, not just "pain-free enough."
The result: a level of precision most patients have never experienced from a PT.
— Doctor of Physical Therapy
— Diploma of Osteopractic
— Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
— Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
— Licensed in Massachusetts
Simple process
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Book online in 2 minutes
Click “book now” and choose an evaluation at a time of your choice through our online booking system. You’ll receive a link to complete your intake forms and consent documents digitally - so your first visit is spent evaluating and treating, not doing paperwork.
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Your 60-minute evaluation
A full orthopedic evaluation and movement assessment. Through a combination of discussion, tests, and measurements, Dr. Leach identifies the true mechanical drivers of your pain, including areas you'd never suspect are contributing.
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A plan built for you
You'll leave your first visit with a clear, honest picture of what's wrong, why, and the precise path to fix it. No open-ended treatment plans. No mystery billing. Just a direct path forward. We include the first treatment in your evaluation including an exercise routine.
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Get back to your life
Most patients see meaningful improvement within the first few sessions. The goal isn't just "less pain" — it's returning you to the activities, sports, and daily life that pain has been keeping you from. We continuously push ourselves to get our patients better as quickly as possible.
Real results, real people
★★★★★
“I have had a problem with my left jaw joint since February 2024 after having a surgery that changed my bite. The problem improved partially in the early stages, but stopped improving within 6 months. Nearly a year and a half after things stopped getting better, I met Eric and he performed a manual therapy technique on my jaw joint. Afterward, my jaw opening improved, and my jaw opens straight without deviating to the side (which it had done since my surgery). I am genuinely impressed with Eric’s ability to improve a problem for which I had already done various treatments and which had stopped getting better.
Eric is both very skilled and exceptionally dedicated to his clinical practice. He has training and abilities that are very rare among physical therapists. I recommend him highly.”