Category Archives: Back Pain
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April 10
Herniated Discs Can Be Painful – Here’s How to Tell if You Have One
Posted in Back Pain, Physical TherapyDid You Know Physical Therapy Could Help Relieve Pain Caused by Herniated Discs? Could you have herniated disc pain? This type of pain can sneak up on you. You’re sitting comfortably watching TV and when you stand up, there’s a sharp pain that radiates through your back. If you’re experiencing pain in your lower back, […]
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December 20
Is The Pain in Your Back Caused by a Herniated Disc? Here’s How to Know.
Posted in Back PainDo 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 […]
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September 20
Chronic Back Pain Sufferers! This Blog is for You.
Posted in Back Pain, Physical TherapyDoes 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 […]
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November 20
Is Your Back Pain Caused by a Herniated Disc?
Posted in Back PainA 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 […]
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October 10
Is The Way That You Walk Killing Your Back?
Posted in Back PainDid 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 […]
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October 10
How Stretching Your Calf Muscles Can Save Your Back
Posted in Back PainDo 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 […]
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September 22
How to Avoid Back Surgery
Posted in Back PainAccording 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? […]
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April 11
Are Your Hips Killing Your Back?
Posted in Back PainAre 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 […]
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March 10
How to Relieve Back and Neck Pain With a Healthy Spine
Posted in Back Pain, Neck PainDo 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 […]
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December 23
Tips for relieving pain from herniated discs
Posted in Back Pain, Health & Wellness, Neck PainDo 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 […]