Low back pain (LBP) is an epidemic. People of all ages suffer from various levels of low back pain that negatively affects life, and in some cases prevents you from carrying out everyday activities. The commonly known treatment approach for low back pain, especially acute… Read More »5 Ways Physical Therapists Treat Low Back Pain Without Pills
These days everyone we know suffers from headaches. The stress of the daily grind, sitting in traffic, bad posture and so many other reasons contribute to it. Headaches are unavoidable for the most part. But there are better alternatives to treating this pain other than… Read More »Can Physical Therapy Relieve Chronic Tension Headaches?
Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is an overuse injury commonly seen in athletes, particularly runners and cyclists. Some people have a much severe form of this condition while other athletes never suffer from it at all. That makes the causes of ITB syndrome somewhat of a… Read More »Physical Therapist Answers Your Questions about ITB Syndrome
Physical therapists are experts in treating conditions relating to pain, musculoskeletal injury, functional mobility and rehabilitation. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Most people don’t know that physical therapy (PT) is not limited to only outpatient muscle and joint injuries but it also… Read More »6 Things You Should Know for Your First PT Visit
Massage – to most people – means stretching and rubbing the skin and applying pressure on the muscles, tendons and other structures. When we hear the word massage, commonly what comes to mind is the one you get in a spa with dim lights and… Read More »6 Research-Based Benefits of Massage Therapy
If you’ve had pain in your back or shoulder region or neck, then you might have been recommended to a PT for spinal mobilizations. The terms can sound a bit scary if you don’t know what it means and what’s involved in spinal mobilizations. But… Read More »Understanding Spinal Mobilizations – A Guide for Patients