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
Hip pain and knee pain are a part of life for many people. Cartilage in the knees, hip or lower back can wear down due to overuse and lead to discomfort or arthritis. Sometimes just a straight-up injury can cause pain. While some cases are so severe that they could require surgery to repair an … Read more
If there’s one thing that you can count on a physical therapist introducing into every session, it’s stretching. Yes, building strength and endurance is important. But whether you’re an athlete, or someone coping with the aches and pains of aging, increasing your flexibility through stretching is crucial. Read on to learn more about some of … Read more
Looking for a physical therapy clinic can be tricky. When there are different options available, how does a person know which one to choose? We always tell all our patients, ask your friends and family first and foremost. When it comes to finding a physical therapy provider that you trust, the best provider would be … Read more
Headaches are the third most common pain complaint throughout the world. They are debilitating and can greatly impact a person’s quality of life. Fortunately, relief is possible. By working with a trained physical therapist, you can experience immediate pain relief from stress-related headaches and other ailments that may be contributing to your suffering. In this … 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
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
One of the best feelings in the world is knowing that we have the trust of our past physical therapy patients. All of our past patients over the last 14 years know that we are always here to help, no matter how long it’s been. When Rose walked back into the clinic, we were so … Read more
Sciatica is one of the most common back ailments that we see in our Elizabeth and Jersey City physical therapy clinics today. The symptoms, originating in the lower back, manifesting itself as pain, numbness, or tingling that travel down the sciatic nerve of each leg, can be both disheartening and difficult to handle, affecting numerous aspects of a person’s daily life.
