Let’s face it, no one wants to deal with back pain, yet many (most) make back pain mistakes that cause their pain to last longer than necessary. Just what are those mistakes?...Read on. Number One - rest. Too often people think rest means DO NOTHING. Doing nothing is...
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...
When a person is dealing with hip or groin pain, the question often asked is what is the cause of it? On the surface though the answer to this question may not be quite so easily answered. First we need some more information like: What makes it worse?What makes it...
The principles of Pilates are consistent with an exercise program that promotes back health and can help relieve back pain. Learning awareness of the alignment of the spine and strengthening the postural muscles are two important elements. Secondarily, Pilates...
You may have heard the phrase sitting is the “new” smoking. While that is extreme, sitting does not do many good things for our body…and it can be bad for your back. Let me elaborate on why that is. Gravity It pushes down on the body each and every waking minute. What...
Sciatica is a common term used to describe a combination of back and related leg pain. Typically the pain travels down the back aspect of the leg and may cross to below the knee. It follows a very specific pathway, but not all back and related leg pain is truly...
If you are like most people, you will wait and see if your ache or pain gets better. Count me as one of them and I am a PT. The difference is, my education and profession give me a slight heads up on which issues I can work through more easily and others that I may...