What’s Causing The Dull Ache In My Lower Back?
How common is lower back pain? The answer: very! Dull, throbbing pain in the lower back that never seems to go away remains one of the Western world’s most common health problems. Nearly 65 million North American residents can report a recent episode of back pain. At any one time, some 16 million adults (8%…
Physical Therapy Exercises For Tackling Wrist Pain
Have you got annoying wrist pain that just won’t go away? Wrist pain is increasingly common in the US and the rest of the Western world due to our continued use of (read: addiction to) computers, smartphones, and other digital devices. I mean, we’re never off them, are we? Texting, typing, scrolling, and moving a…
How Physical Therapy Can Help After Your Knee Replacement
So, after years of pain, you’ve finally booked your knee replacement surgery. You’re looking forward to being pain-free and getting back to all the things you love to do – that your sore knee currently stops you from doing. But what happens next, after your surgery? Do you have a plan to guarantee good results…
Does Physical Therapy Help Arthritis Of The Spine?
Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with “spinal arthritis”? Arthritis is a chronic medical condition that generally occurs in people over 50 years of age. It is frequently linked to obesity, leads to wear and tear of the spinal discs, and can be a catalyst to trips, falls, immobility, sickness, and injury. But…
Can Anyone Do Pilates?
Have you heard about Pilates? Is it safe? Can anyone do Pilates? Are you curious to know more about it and whether it’s the right kind of exercise for you? This blog provides a brief overview of the physical therapists’ favorite type of exercise, Pilates, and its unrivaled health benefits. So, if you’re interested in…
FAQs About Back Pain Answered
Are you suffering from lower back pain? Experiencing the utter grind of trying to get through the day, while back pain lurks in the ever-present background? You are not alone. You are not a freak of nature. Back pain is common and can be treated successfully. According to research, nearly 80% of adults have suffered,…
Rotator Cuff Injury: What It Means
Has your doctor told you that you have a rotator cuff injury? Confused about what to do next? Let us explain. What Is The Rotator Cuff? The rotator cuff is a cluster of tendons and muscles surrounding the joint of the shoulder. It connects and keeps the bone of the upper arm firmly within the…
What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Are you worried you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common form of nerve damage we see at the Intecore Physical Therapy clinic. Unfortunately, it’s the same situation for other physical therapists worldwide, too, with up to 90% of patients who seek treatment for neuropathy presenting with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This…
Can Physical Therapy Help Me With Sports?
If you ask any professional worth their salt from the healthcare sector (especially in physical therapy) – ‘what’s the best way to stay in shape? ’ – then you’ll get the same answer. Activity! You’ll probably already know it, but activity is the most effective way to stay fit and healthy. It’s usually always the…
Can A Pinched Sciatic Nerve Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
If you’ve enjoyed a healthy sex life up until this point, but you or your partner suddenly have erectile dysfunction, a pinched sciatic nerve could well be the culprit. Luckily though, the chances are (if it is related to the sciatic nerve) you can breathe a big sigh of relief. It isn’t forever because Physical…
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