There was a recent article published discussing how and why Hollywood Stars are using physical therapy and they are NOTÂ injured. This got me thinking about how UNDERÂ used physical therapy actually is. It has been reported that only about 7% of people with (back)...
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National Physical Therapy Month does not stand for Pain and Torture
Every profession, cause, and random nonsense seems to have a day, week or month these days, so lets make you painfully (pun intended) aware that October is National Physical Therapy (PT) Month. PT…that stands for physical torture, physical torment, physical...
The Bigger Picture in Treating Pain: Person NOT a Disease or Condition
What is the bigger picture in treating pain you might ask? This begins with treating the WHOLE person – NOT just a symptom, disease, or body part. Too often now patients are seen only as their diagnosis or by their imaging results. But what does this have to do with...
The #1 Thing to REDUCE Back Pain Today
Over 200 million people in this country experience back pain at some point in their life. Â Millions suffer every single day with back pain and yet only a small percentage actually seek help. Isn’t it time to do something about it? The #1 Question asked is, how...
Sitting is NOT the Answer for Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis is a condition where the tube carrying the spinal cord becomes narrowed. This narrowing may happen with aging but can occur in middle age as well. Individuals with this condition may experience back pain, leg pain, or nothing at all. What determines...
Tennis- A game to play, even as you age
With the US Open Tennis Championship on right now, it got me thinking about how tennis is a sport that can be played over ones life span. Many youth or even adults learn to play tennis 1-on-1. But as people age, the game often becomes a doubles event. Doubles tennis...
What Can I Do About This Annoying Headache?
To those out there suffering with monthly, weekly, or worse daily Headaches, you are not alone. An estimated 3% of the population (about 10 million) struggle with chronic headaches (>15/month). Different headache classifications exist including tension, cluster,...
Overuse injuries in Youth Sports
Overuse injuries in youth sports are on the rise. Data all across the country is backing up this position. Yet parents and coaches seem oblivious to the data, which then trickles down to the young athlete. Why are these injuries on the rise you might ask? For one,...
Is My Hip or Back the Problem?
Did you know that your hip could be causing your back pain? Or your hip pain could be the result of your back? The close relationship of the back and hip can sometimes make determining the exact “source” of pain tricky. Internet searches and advice from...
The #1 Thing To EASE Your Neck Pain
Struggling with Neck Pain? Looking for that Solution that will end all your suffering? Searching the internet just hoping to find that ONE piece of advice to solve all your problems? If so, then keep reading. This may be the MOST important thing you learn in your...
