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A sciatic nerve stretch is usually the first thing people reach for when that sharp, electric zing shoots from the lower back down one leg — mid-commute, mid-bend, or first thing in the morning. Sciatica is one of the most common types of nerve pain I treat, and here’s the honest answer up front: yes,
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Snapping hip syndrome is one of the most common and least understood hip complaints — and despite the alarming sound, it’s usually far less serious than it seems. Here’s what’s actually causing it and what to do about it. Hip & Joint Health 4 min read · Educational ⚡ Key Takeaways Snapping hip syndrome is
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Back pain affects about 8 out of 10 people at some point in their lives — making it one of the most common causes of disability in the world. Whether you have a specific diagnosis or not, physical therapy is one of the most effective treatments available. Here’s what’s actually driving back pain and what
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How’s Your Core? After the common cold, lower back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor. Although lower back pain is easy to recognize, its causes are varied and often unclear. Thus, one of the most significant challenges facing physical therapists is to match the suspected cause of the pain
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Herniated disc treatment doesn’t have to mean surgery, injections, or living on pain medication. For the vast majority of people, the right physical therapy approach — one that addresses the nerve, the tissue environment, and the movement patterns driving your pain — can produce lasting relief without any of those next steps. This is what
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Living with chronic lower back pain, whether due to degenerative disc disease, spinal arthritis, or other spine-related issues, can drastically reduce your quality of life. Traditional treatments like medications and injections may offer relief for some, but others might be searching for more effective, long-term solutions. Let’s explore the underlying causes of lower back pain
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Traveling Soon? Be Sure To Avoid Pain! Traveling with back pain can be unpleasant. Sitting for extended periods during plane or car journeys often leads to aching backs the next day. Fortunately, you can reduce back pain with pre-trip, in-flight, and post-travel strategies. Travel light by opting for two smaller suitcases under 20 pounds each, instead
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Let’s talk about exercise and back pain Last week I had a question asked by one of our patients, Jackie, 57, from Mountain View; it’s one that we get asked often (especially around New Year’s) “Is it okay to exercise when my back is hurting? I’ve just got into a good routine, sticking to the
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Can Pilates Help With Scoliosis? One might think of Pilates as a modern-day exercise program geared toward the athletic type – the person seeking strength, endurance, and overall body health. Pilates does accomplish all of these goals, but its applications go far beyond general fitness, like helping combat scoliosis. In fact, some of the most
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October is finally here, bringing with it the first signs of Fall, pumpkin-flavored treats, and most importantly; National Physical Therapy Month. Since its inauguration by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in 1992, PT Month has been a great opportunity to celebrate all PT professionals as well as recognize the transformative power of physical therapy.
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Postnatal back pain is one of the most common complaints after pregnancy — and one of the most dismissed. If you’ve been told it’s just your hormones and you’ll be fine soon, that’s not the whole story. Understanding what’s actually happening in your body is the first step to fixing it. Women’s Health 5 min
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