Category Archives: Neck Pain

  • 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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  • December 23
    Physical Therapy Just as Effective for Spinal Stenosis as Surgery
    Posted in Back Pain, Neck Pain, Physical Therapy

    A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine that followed 169 participants showed that physical therapy was just as effective for people suffering from spinal stenosis as surgery (1). In fact, the results point to what physical therapists have known for decades, people suffering with back pain should try physical therapy first, before considering more invasive […]

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  • September 23
    How to Relieve Back and Neck Pain With a Healthy Spine
    Posted in Back Pain, Neck Pain, Physical Therapy

    Do you suffer from aching back pain, nagging neck pain or even headaches? Having a healthy spine can prevent these types of problems. Your spine is a complicated structure of vertebrae, discs, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. Every second of every day your spine is moving in a delicate balance, even while you breathe! Take care of […]

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  • August 12
    How to Protect Your Back
    Posted in Back Pain, Neck Pain, Physical Therapy

    Have you ever felt low back pain after doing too much the day before? One of the major causes of low back pain is repetitive injury to the spine. Repetitive injuries can be as simple as picking up boxes or having to bend down to scrub and clean the house. We often feel that we have done […]

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  • July 8
    Tips for relieving neck pain
    Posted in Neck Pain, Physical Therapy

    Do you find yourself with a nagging neck or headache, especially after a long day or stressful event? The American Academy of Pain Medicine reports that neck pain and severe headaches or migraines make up about 30% of all commonly reported pain conditions. There are many reasons for neck pain, but the majority of episodes are caused by […]

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  • June 23
    Tips for relieving pain from herniated discs
    Posted in Back Pain, Health and Wellness, Neck Pain, Physical Therapy

    Do you experience achy or sharp radiating pain to your shoulder, arm, buttock or leg? This may be an indicator of a bulging or herniated disc in the neck or back. Between each of the vertebrae that make up your spine are small cushions called discs. Herniated discs are more common in the 30-50 age bracket. A […]

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  • May 12
    Muscle Stretching for Relieving Neck and Back Pain
    Posted in Back Pain, Neck Pain

    Many aches and pains in the neck and back stem from tight muscles. Stretching the tight muscles along the back of your neck, strengthening the muscles in the front of your neck and improving body posture in general, can help to release neck pain. Our experts in physical therapy can help you achieve all of this. Improving your […]

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  • March 10
    5 Ways to Relieve Back and Neck Pain
    Posted in Aches and Pain, Back Pain, Neck Pain

    If you are suffering with back or neck pain, it can be confusing to determine the right way to relieve your pain and get back to normal activities. For some, permanent injury or changes in their body mean arthritis and the tendency for more aches and pains. However, it doesn’t mean you can’t do something […]

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