3 Reasons Lower Back Stretches Don’t Relieve Pain
You’ve been doing lower back stretches diligently, hoping to ease that nagging lower back pain, but nothing seems to change. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. While stretching is often the first thing people try for back pain, it doesn’t always deliver the relief they expect. The truth is, lower back pain isn’t always caused by…
The 4 Most Common Turkey Trot Injuries and How to Avoid Them This Year
Turkey Trots are a wonderful way to kick off Thanksgiving morning, but they can come with their own set of challenges, especially for those who only run on special occasions! As a physical therapist, I often see people nursing the same types of injuries after holiday races. To help you enjoy a safe and happy…
Protect Your Back! 5 Guidelines for Exercising with Pain
Exercising with back pain can be tricky—you want to stay active, but the last thing you want is to make things worse. The good news? With the right approach, exercise can actually be a fantastic way to help relieve back pain and strengthen the muscles that support your spine. If you’ve been holding back out…
5 Surprising Ways Holiday Eating Habits Impact Your Back Pain
The holidays are a time to enjoy delicious food, but let’s face it—those festive meals aren’t always the healthiest. And while we all know a little indulgence won’t hurt, for those of us dealing with back pain, holiday eating habits can sometimes have unexpected consequences. Surprisingly, the foods we choose and even how we eat…
How Physical Therapy Helps You Stay Active and Independent as You Age
As we get older, staying active and independent can become more of a challenge. It’s not uncommon to notice things like stiffness in your joints, less energy for daily tasks, or even the occasional worry about falling. These are natural parts of aging, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept them as your new…
3 Common Causes of Morning Neck Pain and How to Fix Them
Morning neck pain can be such a frustrating way to start your day, can’t it? You wake up feeling stiff, sore, and wondering what went wrong overnight. Whether it’s a dull ache or a sharp pain, it can make even simple tasks like turning your head and going about your day a real challenge. The…
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…
5 Signs of a Herniated Disc 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…
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