Each of your sciatic nerves runs from either side of your lower back down to each of your legs. That’s why a classic sign of sciatica is having a shooting pain on one side only. While compression of one of your sciatic nerves can literally be a “pain in the butt,” it doesn’t always require … Read more
There are many patients that come in for physical therapy for back pain. Many have, unfortunately, stated to me how their back pain affects their everyday lives in many different ways. All of this is normal for my back pain patients. But what’s unsettling for me is the number of patients that have told me … Read more
Millions of individuals live with varying degrees of pain while also experiencing limited amounts of energy. There are several quick and effective ways you can increase your energy levels while reducing pain. Incorporating physical therapy into your regular routine is one way to limit pain. Call Complete Physical Rehabilitation for more information regarding the use … Read more
Neck pain can really wreak havoc on everyday life. In general, many people don’t realize how directly connected the neck is to other parts of the body, especially its’ immediate neighbor, the shoulder. The can lead to problems trying to complete simple everyday tasks, such as reaching for a high object, or even scratching one’s … Read more
If you are suffering from chronic pain, you know that being healthier, stronger and more active often seems unattainable. Fortunately, the key to a more active lifestyle is simpler than you think. Call Complete Physical Rehabilitation today to find out how physical therapy can help you achieve levels of health and fitness you have only … Read more
Being unable to walk can be one of the most difficult things to deal with after an injury to a lower body part. For most, the ability to walk is definitely something that is taken for granted on a daily basis, so much so that when it’s taken away, the results can be very disheartening. … Read more
A common misconception is that back and neck pain only happens to “older people.” In fact, in physical therapy, we see all ages, from grade school children to the elderly. In our profession, pain isn’t just as a result of aging. For Tatiana, her neck and back pain made school a chore to get through. … Read more
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
Neuropathy issues can really cause problems for a person’s everyday life. For Robert, the biggest problem associated with his leg neuropathy came from interruptions sleeping at night. In addition to losing sleep, the neuropathy caused leg cramping and loss of balance while walking. All of these issues made everyday life very difficult. After seeing Dr. … Read more
In one longitudinal study, back pain accounted for more than 3 percent of all emergency room visits between 2004 and 2008. It is also estimated that more than 25 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, many with a disability that prevents them from doing normal daily tasks like working and caring for themselves or others. … Read more
