Category: Back pain

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What is Scoliosis?

February 27th, 2023

What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is defined as a lateral curvature of the spine. The spine has normal forward and backward curvatures, however a curvature toward the side can give rise to pain, difficulty breathing, weakness, and more. There are different levels of severity of scoliosis. In the more mild cases, there is no need for

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The Cost of Low Back Pain

December 27th, 2022

Background Many people every year experience low back pain regardless of their age. Many times people will either attend physical therapy via direct access or be referred to physical therapy by their physician. Upon the initial evaluation, besides taking measurements, performing special tests, and coming to a conclusion of a diagnosis and treatment plan, the

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How Poor Posture Can Lead to Pain and Disability

November 17th, 2022

If you spend long periods of time sitting at a computer, looking at your phone, or working at a desk, you may be at risk of developing poor posture. These activities can contribute to forward head posture where the head and neck are positioned in front of the shoulders at rest. This, along with other

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Assessing the Saroiliac Joint (SI)

October 20th, 2022

Do you feel pain in your back when you stand up from a chair? Are you taking uneven strides when you walk due to sacral discomfort?  Back pain can be difficult to diagnose due to many conditions that cause it such as herniated discs, muscle strains, arthritis, spinal stenosis. However, sacroiliac joint dysfunction makes up

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Degenerative Disc Disease(DDD): What Is It & What Can Be Done?

October 18th, 2022

As we age, changes occur to the tissues that surround and support our joints. This is no different within the context of the spine. Degenerative disc disease is a common condition in older adults that can result in back pain, numbness and tingling of the arms or legs.  What is Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? Sometimes

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Hip Weakness May Be Contributing to Your Back or Knee Pain

October 10th, 2022

There are a number of reasons why someone may develop muscle weakness. Inactivity, poor muscle activation, and compensatory movement patterns are just a few of these reasons. But can weakness lead to the onset of, or contribute to pain? The evidence suggests that it can. Specifically, weakness of the hips can be part of the

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Posture Perfect: How to Correct Your Back Pain

Posture Perfect: How to Correct Your Back Pain

August 3rd, 2021

If you suffer from back pain, you’re in good company. In fact, the most commonly reported area of pain is the back. According to one longitudinal study, 3% of all emergency room visits between the years of 2004-2008 were due to back pain or injury. An estimated 25 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, many

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Limited Hip Mobility Can Cause Your Back Pain

January 6th, 2021

Are you experiencing nagging back aches and wonder where the source of pain is coming from? Your hip mobility plays a large role in supporting your back and limited hip motion can cause back pain.  According to Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute, nearly 65 million Americans reported a recent episode of back pain. 16 million

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Breaking Down The SI Joint

December 9th, 2020

Have you heard of the SacroIliac (SI) Joint? Are you frustrated that your SI joint pain is not going away? SI joint pain can be dismissed easily as “low back pain” and can lead to more serious symptoms. This article breaks down the components of the SI joint. What is the SI Joint? The Sacroiliac

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