Let the great dig out BEGIN! With winter storm Orlena dropping upwards of 20 inches of heavy snow in our area, back pain can quickly take hold as we start to dig out of this mess.
If you keep these tips in mind, hopefully you’ll be able to prevent extensive back problems from snow removal.
It’s a common goal to want to become healthier, stronger, and more active. However, this can be a difficult feat, with lack of time, pain, injuries, or difficulty sticking to a nutritious diet. And over the last 8 months, all of these things have been especially difficult to balance. When you are in pain, undesirable … Read more
Our bodies are composed of a complex network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Your sciatic nerve is the largest nerve you’ve got in your body. It extends from the lumbar spine through the buttocks area, and if there is unnecessary pressure applied to it, it can cause a world of problems for you. Sciatica, … Read more
With all that is going on in the world right now, we know that getting physical therapy success in this “new normal” can be a challenge. But we know that, with safety as a focus, we can get rid of pain in an environment that is safe and with the same level of kindness and … Read more
There are many different factors that attribute to chronic shoulder pain. One thing is for sure though, dealing with shoulder pain can make completing daily tasks nearly impossible without treatment. If you or a loved one is experiencing shoulder pain, contact our office today to learn how physical therapy can help relieve (or even eliminate) … Read more
Simple Things You Can Do Each Day For Better Health! If you’ve been struggling recently and are looking for lasting tips to relieve pain, a physical therapist can help you out. With a customized physical therapy treatment plan, you will learn highly effective ways to manage your pain and boost your overall energy levels. Our … Read more
Stretching daily is something that a lot of people don’t think about doing on a daily basis. The truth is that stretching is a necessary component not just for exercise but for general health and wellness as well! According to physical therapists, stretching is an important part of one’s daily routine, whether you’re exercising or … Read more
Back pain without physical therapy treatment can really cause problems for even the simplest of movements. Without treatment, a simple movement like bending down to pick something up can feel like the hardest task in the whole world. But there is hope! For our recent physical therapy patient Dieudonne, we could not be happier with … Read more
One of our best physical therapy success stories happens to be our last one of 2019! After a difficult pregnancy, Sara was left with severe pain in her back, among other problems, postpartum. Even with a known pre-existing condition, the pain was more than expected. But after physical therapy with Dr. James that adapted as … Read more
When patients call our Elizabeth and Jersey City clinics, one of the first questions we get is “How long have your physical therapists been practicing?” We our proud to say that they experience of our owners and lead physical therapists speaks for itself. For over 25+ years, Humberto Colmenares has been helping his physical therapy … Read more
