5 Simple Knee Strengthening Exercises to Reduce Pain
Knee strengthening exercises are one of the best ways to combat knee pain and keep your joints healthy. If you’ve ever felt that frustrating twinge or ache in your knees, you know how it can slow you down in your daily life. Whether it’s climbing stairs, playing with the kids, or just getting through the…
5 Essential Tips to Keep Your Child’s Backpack from Causing Back Pain
As the new school year begins, one important consideration for parents is ensuring their child’s backpack functional and won’t cause them any trouble like back, neck or shoulder pain. We often overlook how a poorly chosen or improperly used backpack can lead to significant back pain and discomfort for our kids. With all the excitement…
What Does a Herniated Disc Feel Like? 5 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Have you ever experienced a sharp, radiating pain in your back or legs that just won’t go away? If so, you might be dealing with a herniated disc, and it’s not something to ignore. A herniated disc occurs when the soft cushion of tissue between the bones in your spine pushes out, irritating nearby nerves.…
5 Ways to Treat Chronic Back Pain Without Surgery
Ever feel like chronic back pain is running your life? You’re not alone. Millions of people struggle with this persistent issue, and have even been told that surgery is their only option. But what if I told you there are effective, non-surgical ways to manage and even alleviate your back pain? In this blog, we’re…
10 Back-Saving Tips for Gardening This Summer
Last summer, one of my patients, Mary, was excited to spend her afternoons in her garden. She loved planting new flowers and tending to her vegetable patch. However, after a few weeks, she started experiencing severe back pain that made it difficult for her to continue her favorite hobby. Mary was frustrated and worried she…
5 Sciatica-Friendly Travel Tips for Your Summer Vacation
If you’re gearing up for a summer vacation but worried about how to manage your sciatica, I’ve got you covered with some travel tips. Traveling with sciatica can be a challenge, but with a little planning, you can make your trip much more comfortable. In this blog, I’ll share five practical, easy-to-follow travel tips to…
How Summer Footwear Can Cause Back Pain
Last summer, my friend Julie was excited to spend her vacation exploring the beautiful beaches and vibrant streets of Southern California. She packed her suitcase with all her summer essentials, including her favorite flip-flops and trendy flat sandals. A week into her trip, Julie started to notice a dull, persistent ache in her lower back.…
5 Simple Plantar Fasciitis Exercises for Effective Pain Relief
If you’ve ever woken up with that sharp pain in your heel or felt a persistent ache after a long day on your feet, you’re not alone. Dealing with plantar fasciitis can be a real pain—literally. As someone who’s helped many people find relief, I understand how frustrating it can be to live with this…
3 Common Surfing Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Back
Do you love catching waves but worry about the toll surfing might take on your back? Surfing is a fun summer activity that offers an incredible workout, but it also poses some unique challenges to your back health. As a physical therapist, I often see surfers who experience back pain due to common mistakes in…
Is Walking Good for Foot Tendonitis?
Is walking good for foot tendonitis? It’s a question many people ask when they’re dealing with the discomfort and pain that comes with this condition. As a physical therapist, I often see patients who are unsure about how much activity they should engage in when managing foot tendonitis. Walking, a simple and natural form of…
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5 Essential Tips to Keep Your Child’s Backpack from Causing Back Pain
What Does a Herniated Disc Feel Like? 5 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
5 Ways to Treat Chronic Back Pain Without Surgery
10 Back-Saving Tips for Gardening This Summer
5 Sciatica-Friendly Travel Tips for Your Summer Vacation
How Summer Footwear Can Cause Back Pain
5 Simple Plantar Fasciitis Exercises for Effective Pain Relief
3 Common Surfing Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Back
