Has a friend or family member ever told you they have a “slipped disc”? You’ve probably heard the term a few times, however, it’s actually a misnomer, since discs don’t actually ever “slip” but either degenerate, bulge, or herniate. Painful? Maybe. Annoying? Absolutely. Fortunately, a physical therapist can treat all these issues! The latter condition,
Category Archives: Back Pain
10 Apr, 2022
Get Rid of Your Chronic Back Pain
Looking to Rid Yourself of Chronic Back Pain? Here’s 5 Reasons You Should Contact A Physical Therapist To Help Do You Want To End Your Chronic Back Pain? Physical Therapy is Your Answer! Do you struggle with chronic back pain that you fear will always keep you from living the life you want? Well, the
20 Aug, 2021
Herniated Discs Can Make Life Difficult – PT Can Help
Are You Living with a Herniated Disc? Has anyone ever told you that they developed a “slipped disc”? This term is actually a misnomer, since discs do not necessarily “slip,” but rather degenerate, bulge, or herniate. Luckily, a physical therapist can deal with this issue and help you find relief. Herniated discs occur when the
10 Aug, 2021
Just Because You’re Getting Older Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Stay Active!
It’s Never Too Late to Improve Your Health and Wellness! As the saying goes, “you’re only as young as you feel.” However, it might be more accurate to say that you are only as young as your health permits. If you see elderly people shuffling along on walkers or refusing to leave their favorite chair,
10 Mar, 2021
Get Rid of Your Chronic Back Pain! 5 Ways a Physical Therapist Can Help Relieve Your Pain.
Is your back pain becoming more than you can manage? Few problems can render a person’s ability to move and fulfill basic needs inept like chronic back pain. According to a division of the National Institutes of Health, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), more than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic
10 Oct, 2019
What do you think is causing your back pain? Could it be a herniated disc? Find out.
Back pain is not something you want to ignore for long. One of the most common causes of pain among adults in the United States, back pain can develop for any number of endless reasons, and once it develops it doesn’t always go away all that easily. When pain in the back lingers well beyond
21 Jul, 2019
Stand up to Lower Back Pain – Find Relief Through Physical Therapy
Lower back pain is a very common sensation that affects 60-70% of people across industrialized nations. It can also greatly limit many aspects of your daily life. For example, working, doing the activities you love, spending time with friends and family, or even just relaxing can be difficult if you are ached by lower back
20 Apr, 2019
Suffering with Back Pain? Check Your Posture!
In one longitudinal study, back pain accounted for more than 3 percent of all emergency room visits between 2004 and 2008. It is also estimated that more than 25 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, many with a disability that prevents them from doing normal daily tasks like working and caring for themselves or others.
20 Feb, 2019
Is Your Back Pain Caused by a Herniated Disc?
A herniated disc is a condition that occurs along the spine. Most often, it is found in the lower back. The spine is comprised of 24 bones, and five of them are found in the lower back. There are also nerves and intervertebral discs in the spine. With a herniated disc, the jelly-like nucleus begins
20 Sep, 2018
Tired of Lower Back Pain? Here’s What To Do:
Lower back pain is the nemesis of many. That familiar ache can limit time spent working, relaxing, and enjoying life. It can lead to irritability and a whole host of other health problems. And, yet, it’s surprisingly common. The World Health Organization estimates that in the United States, 149 million days of work are lost
