Did you know that one of the KEY indicators for Back Surgery is zip code? Its true…Where a person lives can make them more or less likely to undergo a significant invasive procedure. Back surgery should not be determined in this manner AND is not something that should...
The comment “my pelvis is out” or “my hips are off” are very common. But…are they really? Is it possible to function for daily life if this was truly the case? Now this is a rather controversial topic (based on individual beliefs), BUT in the end…does it matter?...IF...
The Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) is the joint that connects the sacrum to the other 2 parts of the pelvis. It is held together by thick fibrous ligaments and by design it is a very stiff/immobile joint. The SIJ does not (and will not) move in the majority of individuals,...
Sciatica is the general term used by many to describe back pain and associated back of the leg pain. Often it is described in terms of pain radiating either above or below the knee. But what is really going on here? Well the term itself is rather broad and encompasses...
Why is it important to be proactive NOW so that one can have better mobility LATER? This is a question that many people ask (and/or) a topic people avoid until they can no longer. I want to bring in a quick car analogy here…most people regularly take their vehicle in...
For those who have ever experienced a muscle or joint issue, the recovery process is not always straight forward. You may reach a point of feeling better but then stop doing what helped you to feel better in the first place. But then at some point in the future, the...
Many people hear the term out-of-network and just assume it is not the right option for them. Or that out-of-network means it will cost more. But what you may not realize is opting for this route can save time and money. All too often people do not actually read...
Direct Access to PT means no longer must a person (with some injury or mobility concern) visit their physician before getting to the best person to help them. No longer should weeks or months pass before having those muscle, joint, or mobility concerns treated by a...
Rates of Knee and Hip joint replacement surgeries are on the rise in the US. Every year hundreds of thousands of individuals have a joint replaced. But are these procedures always necessary? Before one even considers having a joint replacement surgery, the question...
Quite often a major complaint from patients is stiffness or limited motion in their hips. People complain about an inability to cross one’s legs, squat down, turn/pivot and more. They are concerned that they have “arthritis” and/or need a hip replacement. Many are...