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Finally, Some Good News About Back Pain

Back pain is a huge problem in developed nations worldwide. It has or will affect most of us. The current estimate is that 80% of people will experience back pain at least once. It is the single biggest cause for disability, the third most common reason for doctor...

When the Weather Gets Cold, Don’t Forget to Warm Up!

Colder weather means some changes to how we exercise. Of course it’s harder to motivate yourself to get outside for a run or bike ride when the temperature drops, and the shorter days compress our schedules, but there are changes in your body that affect your...

Sciatica versus Disk Herniations: What’s the Difference and How Are They Treated?

Disk Herniations Disk herniations account for 5-10% of diagnoses that people receive who are experiencing mechanical low back pain – that is, low back pain due to issues in the spine, disks, or soft tissue (i.e. muscles, tendons, nerves, ligaments, etc.) around...

80% of Americans Experience Low Back Pain, But 100% of PTs Know How to Prevent It and Treat It

This is the first post in our series about low back pain, common diagnoses, and effective treatment strategies including manual therapy, exercise, and ergonomics. Continue to check back each week for new posts! Low back pain has been termed an “epidemic” in modern...

PT Can Prevent Unnecessary Surgery

Physical therapists are health care professionals who work with patients to restore and improve mobility and function. Research indicates that physical therapy offers patients with an effective alternative to medications and surgeries for various conditions, ranging...

Staying Active While Aging

ost people know that regular physical activity is important. In fact, not getting enough has been linked to illnesses like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, high blood pressure and lung disease. So the important question is not if you need to be doing some...