There are common causes of both back pain and neck pain. Changes in the spine’s anatomy often cause back pain. There may be lumbar disc herniation, lumbar degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis or sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Disc herniation occurs when the gel-like interior of the disc leaks outward and irritates the nerve roots. It typically causes … Read more
We are so happy to see the great results keep rolling on in! After hurting herself while moving, Sally was not able to sleep due to the pain of multiple herniated discs in her neck. In addition to problems sleeping, she had problems just getting through the day with the constant tightness. After physical therapy … Read more
A herniated disc is a condition that occurs along the spine. Most often, it is found in the lower back. The spine is comprised of 24 bones, and five of them are found in the lower back. There are also nerves and intervertebral discs in the spine. With a herniated disc, the jelly-like nucleus begins … Read more
When you’ve been active for most of your life, it can be very difficult when injuries occur. In addition to the pain, many of our patients become a bit disheartened when they are no longer able to be as active as they once were. For our athletes, this is especially true. But we’re so happy when … Read more
Last month, I went through the posture and pain connection, and how problems with posture can have a significant effect on back pain. Now that we have a background on posture, it’s time to get to work on fixing the problem! As a physical therapist, I know that there are a number of methods that … Read more
Neck pain can be an extremely tricky issue. Although it may not prevent many physical tasks throughout the day, neck pain can still interrupt one’s daily life significantly with non-physical tasks, such as sleeping. And as we all know, an interruption in sleep quality can have consequences that affect the whole day, including increased fatigue, … Read more
Not all back pain is caused by poor posture, and it is true that you can have poor posture for years without feeling the consequences of that slouch right away, but in time the habit is likely to catch up with you. There are certain ways that you can tell if neck or back pain … Read more
Do you suffer from back, knee, or hip pain? It is possible that you may have osteoarthritis in those joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common condition of the joints, affecting approximately 27 million Americans. With OA, there is a breakdown in the cartilage covering the ends of bones. As the cartilage wears away, the … Read more
We couldn’t be more thrilled for Cheryl’s result with physical therapy. As a past patient, she knew that our brand of physical therapy would be the best for her knee, post surgery. With our hands on approach, dedicated time with her physical therapist, and our AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill, we are happy to report that she has ZERO pain, and is back to her normal everyday routine with no problems at all!
