Have you ever felt like you were unable to stand tall? Either that you could not stand straight up or were leaning off to one side. These are common issues people with back pain may experience. For some these issues tend to be episodic. And when these issues occur,...
Have you ever woken with excruciating back pain getting out of bed? This is a common statement made. In many instances people will say they did nothing other than get out of bed the same way they do every day. But there is often more to the story. More to the story?...
Is there anything that can be done for this numbness and tingling in the legs? The answer to this question will depend on exactly what the source or cause of the symptoms is. Some issues will be more amenable to treatment. Let me explain the potential causes and...
Have you ever felt like bending backwards for back pain relief was the thing to do? At times bending backwards absolutely can be pain relieving, but not always. Back pain is a major epidemic in this country. Everyday millions of people suffer from back pain. Work is...
Are you one of the many who suffer from pain when sleeping? Suffering with pain while trying to sleep can be quite an issue. Not only is the pain problematic, but having your sleep disrupted does little for one’s mood or ability to recover. Sleep is important to rest,...
Often when an injury occurs, people look for a quick solution. Many turn to pills or even consider surgery before rehab. Why? Because rehab takes time and effort. But what you should know is that rehab is greater than pills or surgery in most cases. Why you ask? Rehab...
It’s January, so everyone must share their perspectives on health/fitness and tell you how/why you must begin to exercise this year. Why must you/we/us wait until the turn of a calendar year to begin to exercise? It’s silly that we make these “resolutions” to be or do...
October is National Physical Therapy Month, a time when physical therapists look to educate the public on exactly what we do and whom we help. In short, it is our job and mission to work with people recovering from sprains, strains, aches and pains. We help people...
October is National Physical Therapy Month, a time when the profession attempts to teach the public how they can become healthier and feel better with movement. Physical therapists are pain and movement specialists; they treat more than accident victims or those with...
Dr. Andrew Zang is the owner of Zang Physical Therapy, a new model concierge therapy practice seeking to deliver Unmatched Personalized Attention for all his patients. Here he discusses his approach to Physical Therapy and shares one of his favorite patient success...