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 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.…
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…
What Causes Pain Between Shoulder Blades?
Pain between shoulder blades can feel like an unwelcome guest that overstays its welcome, turning every movement into a reminder of its presence. Whether it creeps up on you during a long day at the desk or announces itself with a sharp jolt after a workout, this type of discomfort is incredibly frustrating. Many of…
Why You Should Get Physical Therapy For Post-Car Accident Back Pain Treatment
Back pain after a car accident can quickly become a burden on your daily life. The good news is that physical therapy offers a path toward relief. Through a combination of exercises, stretches, and manual techniques, a skilled physical therapist can strengthen your muscles, improve flexibility, and reduce inflammation. Physical therapy goes beyond temporary comfort—it…
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