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...
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...
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...
This time of year, many people are focused on fitness so it’s worth taking a look at what fitness really means. The dictionary defines fit as “sound physically and mentally, healthy.” Using that definition, many “fitness” routines fall...
Medical diagnoses don’t need much of an introduction. They’re what you get from your doctor when you’re sick. Examples would be influenza, diabetes, or hypertension. They describe the underlying problem that is causing your symptoms. When...