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...
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...
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...
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...
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a historic shift in society, affecting health care, the economy, and politics on both a local and international scale. Countries have enforced everything from shelter-in-place orders to national lockdowns, and the term “social...
So….what exactly is Aquatic Therapy, what does it do, and how can it help me? In general, Aquatic Therapy is an excellent tool and resource under skilled physical therapy. We can help you address a variety of diagnoses to help you get moving in the water in a...