As we head into colder weather and we're still waiting for the relief of a widely-available vaccine, most of us are staying at home more and many of us are working from home. As some school districts have gone all-virtual, plenty of teachers have had...
Lower back pain that radiates down your leg is called sciatica, and it's caused by nerve root irritation in the lower spine. It's typically only in one leg, and is a very common condition. Doctors have often approached sciatica with a 'wait and see' treatment...
As the temperature drops, weather worsens, and people spend more time inside, certain common injuries can occur. One of the most common acute injuries occur from a slip-or-fall incident or lifting accident. Here are five tips to help you prevent injury while still enjoying yourself...
This time of year you're likely to be lifting lots of different things: heavy bags or platters of food, holiday decorations, gifts, clutter, shovels filled with snow*...
As busy as you are every day, it's hard to put yourself first - which is why many of us suffer with health problems and chronic pain, old injury, and new injuries we try to treat at home using ice and internet searches. It's also...
Back pain is so incredibly common, that it's one of the top reasons for missed work in the country! Lower back specifically is one of the most common of all adult physical complaints. While some people write off their lower back pain as a tough...
Lower back pain is so common you've probably already experienced it; if you haven't, the numbers alone say you probably will (sorry). Daily activities, recreation, and simple motions can all trigger or irritate existing back pain – but there are certain factors that will make...
While an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure, sometimes you can do a little of both...
As we mentioned last week in our Intro to Chronic Pain, this common condition affects thousands of people every day. There are many different types of chronic pain; and physical therapy is a safe, non-invasive treatment method that can reduce discomfort and improve daily living...
Back pain is one of the most common, and can be one of the most frustrating, limiting, and painful, conditions people deal with on a daily basis. In this case, we can offer some tips for preventing back pain – as well as what helps...
