What Not To Wear To The Holiday Party And Why It Causes Back Pain
Ok, I know we don’t like to talk about this, but most people have got their holiday party (or parties!) happening. And if you, or anyone you know, are anything like my wife, the party outfit will be planned already… or at least ready to be purchased. Anyway, last year one of my patients came…
Your Turkey Trot Shouldn’t Knock You Down
With Thanksgiving only one week away, many people are laced up for their annual “Turkey Trot” race. Many of those taking part will develop severe foot pain after the race, a pain called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is generally considered an overuse syndrome of the “plantar fascia” and is a common problem in the foot. …
The Problems With Low Back Pain and Opioids
Recently, physicians across the United States received a letter from the Surgeon General of the United States urging them to assist with the battle of curbing opioid use and abuse. The letter was accompanied by useful information that presented physical therapy as a preferred first-line approach for low back pain. In the past few years…
Physical Therapy and Breast Cancer
With the month of November firmly here, we have “officially” moved in to the holiday season. Even though October and Breast Cancer Awareness month, is behind us that does not mean you don’t remain aware! Physical Therapy is an important aspect with the recovery of any breast cancer treatment and a physical therapist is a…
Exercise… Your Wonder Drug For A Healthy Life…
Last week I wrote about two simple ways to become a healthier person (click here to read that blog). One way is through eating proper food and the second is increased activity. Of all things that can provide the best results to your health…physical activity is number 1. In 2015, the Academy of Medical Royal…
Two Steps To Be A Healthier Person
Even with our best intentions, trying to be healthy seems like a tough hill to climb. It is hard to start, and even more hard to stay motivated. Actually, living a healthy life is quite the opposite. Follow these two simple steps to start your road to a healthier you. Eating healthy shouldn’t be a…
Claudia And Her Low Back
I’d like to introduce you to “Claudia.” Claudia is a 37-year-old woman who came to Intecore Physical Therapy with persistent low back pain that she had been suffering with for about one year. One day, a few weeks prior to starting physical therapy, she was going to take her child to soccer practice but when…
Who Gets Back Pain?
(Click HERE to find out about out low back pain) Low back pain can be caused by nerve and muscular problems, degenerative disc disease, and arthritis. Younger adults (age 30 to 50) are more likely to experience back pain from the lumbar disc or from a muscle strain. Older adults (age 50+) are more likely…
How To Enjoy Outdoor Activities Without Back Pain
Outdoor activities are a healthy and enjoyable way to live an active lifestyle; when the weather is nice, the outdoors are hard to resist. Here in California we are lucky, even though summer is officially “over” the summer weather will continue for many more months! A reduction in activity leads to a decrease in physical…
The 3 biggest myths that people believe when trying to ease back pain (…That don’t actually help!)
After more than 20 years of treating patients, I always get a little chuckle when the patient is telling me what’s wrong…”it hurts in my rotary cup” or “I slipped a disk.” With the internet and all of the medical websites that give you a virtual doctorate degree, they also fill your brain with some…
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