Low back pain is very prevalent in the U.S., with over 80% of people having back pain at some point in their life - and 25% of the population has had back pain in the past 3 months. It's expensive, too: treatment of back pain...
Plantar fasciitis is a really common condition affecting an estimated 2 million people in the U.S.! The plantar fascia is an important structure in your foot, as it helps support the arch of the foot and absorbs energy during weight bearing activities. Typically, plantar fasciitis...
Falls are much more common than most people think, and they become even more common as we age. Over 30% of people over 65 years old will report a fall every year. Sadly, medical experts suspect the majority of people who fall don’t report it...
Every now and then, our bodies need a break from the pounding and abuse they can take with many common exercise programs. Luckily, low impact exercises can offer the same great results without all the wear and tear. If you are experiencing excessive pain in...
Exercise is an extremely important component of managing back pain. Patients often ask, "what's the best type of exercise for my back?" While generalizations can be made about exercise, it's important that the exercise chosen is appropriate for your specific condition. It's best to be...
If you visit the gym, you'll see them everywhere. If you search for them on YouTube, you'll see some great videos of people using them to collide into one another. While this is mildly entertaining (and dangerous) many people aren't sure how to use Stability...
A quick online search will show that many people want to know “physical therapy you can do at home” and there are just as many popular results that offer all sorts of suggestions. From more garden-variety advice like foam rolling, to stretches that probably shouldn't...
By: Dr. Eric Oberst Uncertain times have affected us all in many different ways and contexts. Some in big ways such as working from home and being a teacher simultaneously, some in smaller ways that make it harder to appreciate subtle differences in everyday life. While...
Uncertain times have affected us all in many different ways and contexts. Some in big ways such as working from home and being a teacher simultaneously, some in smaller ways that make it harder to appreciate subtle differences in everyday life. While I believe we...
by: Dr. Todd Rech, MPT While our lives have all been altered in some way by COVID-19, I believe our yards will benefit! I have observed a lot more people in their yards tending to spring projects. Working in the yard can be a great way...
