Category: Back pain

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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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What is the Source of My Low Back Pain?

December 3rd, 2020

Back pain can come from multiple different sources and can occur for a number of different reasons. There are many structures in your low back that may contribute to various symptoms. Your low back consists of muscles, ligaments, cartilage, lumbar discs, vertebrae, and nerves. These structures can all be sources of back pain. Luckily, these

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Cervical Radiculopathy

A Non-Operative Approach to Cervical Radiculopathy

October 7th, 2020

Cervical radiculopathy is often referred to as a pinched nerve in the neck. It is characterized by radiating pain from the neck to the shoulder, shoulder blade, arm, or hand. The condition affects an average of 85 out of 100,000 people—most often individuals in their 50s. Athletes, heavy laborers, and workers who use vibrating machinery

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Strong Core Muscles Can Protect You From Injuries!

September 28th, 2020

Our core muscles are made up of a number of muscle groups: the abdominal, pelvic, lower back, and hip muscles. These muscle groups are divided into two types: stabilization muscles that help us maintain good posture and support our body, and mobilization muscles that function to move our body. Weak core muscles contribute to poor

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