Category Archives: Back Pain

July 10
Is the pain in your back caused by a herniated disc? Here’s how to know.
Posted in Back Pain
A herniated disc refers to an issue with one of the rubbery cushions that are in between the vertebrae. A spinal disc has a soft jellylike interior with a tougher exterior. Symptoms of a Herniated Disc While most herniated discs occur in the lower back, they also can occur in the cervical area. Symptoms are […]
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May 20
3 Simple Ways to Reduce Lower Back Pain
Posted in Back Pain, Health and Wellness, Physical Therapy
Are you suffering from lower back pain? If so, you know how debilitating it can be. It seems easy enough to take medication to ease the pain, but with over-dependence on prescription medication becoming a national epidemic, many people with lower back pain are looking for a simpler solution. According to a study published in […]
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September 20
Tired of Lower Back Pain? Here’s What To Do:
Posted in Back Pain
Lower back pain is the nemesis of many. That familiar ache can limit time spent working, relaxing, and enjoying life. It can lead to irritability and a whole host of other health problems. And, yet, it’s surprisingly common. The World Health Organization estimates that in the United States, 149 million days of work are lost […]
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June 10
Without Intervention, Your Lower Back Pain Could Be Here to Stay
Posted in Back Pain
Ask any physical therapist, and you’ll get confirmation that lower back pain is the most frequent complaint they’re asked to treat. Often, back strain goes away on their own, especially with the classic “RICE” treatment. But when rest, ice, compression and elevation just can’t cut the pain, physical therapy is often your most reliable path […]
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November 13
Sick of sciatica? What you can do at home to relieve your sciatica pain.
Posted in Back Pain, Health and Wellness
Sciatica is one of the most common back pain complaints in the country. Yet few patients truly understand what sciatica is or what can be done at home to help relieve the persistent, often radiating pain down one or both hips. What is sciatica? Sciatica is not itself a diagnosis, but rather a term used […]
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March 30
How Stretching Your Calf Muscles Can Save Your Back
Posted in Back Pain
Do you ever wake up feeling stiff as a board in your low back? Does it take a while to get moving after sitting for a while? You are not alone, as millions of Americans suffer with back pain every day. The good news is that a lot can be done to help your […]
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December 20
How to Strengthen Your Core Muscles in 4 Easy Steps
Posted in Back Pain, Health and Wellness
Have you ever had that sagging feeling at the end of a long day? You know, when your belly seems to protrude way out and your back aches. The main reason for this is your lack of core strength. Your core is made up of a variety of muscles that support your trunk and spine. […]
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November 23
Is The Way That You Walk Killing Your Back?
Posted in Back Pain
Did you know that the way you walk, can cause you back pain? Most people have something in their style of walking that can cause long-term wear and tear. For example, a foot turned-out, a weak abdomen or poor posture contributes to stress on their body. Physical therapists are experts that are trained to treat […]
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September 22
5 Keys to a Healthy Spine
Posted in Back Pain, Healthy Tips
How Healthy is Your Spine? Most of us will experience back or neck pain at some point in our lives. It is the price we pay for walking on two legs. If you suffer from the occasional ache or have chronic low back or neck pain, the goal is to relieve the pain without the […]
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May 27
Back or Neck Pain? What Different Types of Pain Mean
Posted in Back Pain, Neck Pain
When you have an ache or pain it can leave you scratching your head as to where the pain is truly coming from. Just because it hurts in that part of your leg or arm, doesn’t mean that is where the problem is coming from. Is it a bulging disc, muscle strain or did you […]
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