Category Archives: Back Pain

• December 20

  Is The Pain in Your Back Caused by a Herniated Disc? Here’s How to Know.

  Posted in Back Pain

  Do you seem to have trouble perform even simple everyday activities due to severe back or neck pain? Do you have strange neurological symptoms in your arms or legs that you simply cannot account for? Has your spine never quite worked as it should since you experienced a recent accident? You may be struggling with […]

• September 20

  Chronic Back Pain Sufferers! This Blog is for You.

  Posted in Back Pain, Physical Therapy

  Does your back hurt all the time? Can’t seem to get comfortable or engage in your normal activities? Be sure to give us a call and schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists. Our physical therapists can help lessen your pain or alleviate it entirely. What Is Chronic Back Pain? Most back pain […]

• November 20

  Is Your Back Pain Caused by a Herniated Disc?

  Posted in Back Pain

  A herniated disc is a condition that occurs along the spine. Most often, it is found in the lower back. The spine is comprised of 24 bones, and five of them are found in the lower back. There are also nerves and intervertebral discs in the spine. With a herniated disc, the jelly-like nucleus begins […]

• October 10

  Is The Way That You Walk Killing Your Back?

  Posted in Back Pain

  Did you know that the way you walk, can cause you back pain? Most people have something in their style of walking that can cause long-term wear and tear. For example, a foot turned-out, a weak abdomen or poor posture contributes to stress on their body. Physical therapists are experts that are trained to treat […]

• October 10

  How Stretching Your Calf Muscles Can Save Your Back

  Posted in Back Pain

    Do you ever wake up feeling stiff as a board in your low back? Does it take a while to get moving after sitting for a while? You are not alone, as millions of Americans suffer with back pain every day. The good news is that a lot can be done to help your […]

• September 22

  How to Avoid Back Surgery

  Posted in Back Pain

  According to the Washington Post, spinal fusion surgeries increased from 56,000 in 1994 to 465,000 in 2011. That is an 8 times increase in the rate of back surgery in 7 years! In Europe and other countries, back surgery rates are more than 4 times lower than those rates in the U.S. Why the difference? […]

• April 11

  Are Your Hips Killing Your Back?

  Posted in Back Pain

  Are you like many people, with an aching back at the end of the day or worried about lifting an object due to your back going out? You are not alone, over 80% of the population will suffer back pain at one time or another in their life according to CDC data. It is the […]

• March 10

  How to Relieve Back and Neck Pain With a Healthy Spine

  Posted in Back Pain, Neck Pain

  Do you suffer from aching back pain, nagging neck pain or even headaches? Having a healthy spine can prevent these types of problems. Your spine is a complicated structure of vertebrae, discs, joints,ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. Every second of every dayyour spine is moving in a delicate balance, even while you breathe!Take care of […]

• December 23

  Tips for relieving pain from herniated discs

  Posted in Back Pain, Health & Wellness, Neck Pain

  Do you experience achy or sharp radiating pain to your shoulder, arm, buttock or leg? This may be an indicator of a bulging or herniated disc in the neck or back. Between each of the vertebrae that make up your spine are small cushions called discs. Herniated discs are more common in the 30-50 age bracket. A […]

• December 11

  Tips for avoiding back pain

  Posted in Back Pain, Neck Pain

  Is a sore back interfering with your life? You are not alone! Nearly four out of five people experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. Back pain takes various forms, from a persistent dull ache to sudden sharp pain, and has many causes. Sometimes it results from a sprain, fracture, or other accidental injury. It can […]