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When MRIs Are Not So Helpful
Many people assume that an MRI will accurately identify the cause of a patient’s pain and that surgically correcting that pathology will fix the patient’s symptoms. However, a lot of research has recently been emerging showing that a routine use of MRIs in...
An Ounce of Prevention – Why it’s important to invest in your own body
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, attributed to Benjamin Franklin, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is true for many things in life. We tend to take care of maintaining/repairing our cars, houses, lawns, dishwashers, washing machines,...
Low Back Pain: One Size Does Not Fit All
Low back pain is a very common complaint, as up to 80% of adults are estimated to experience low back pain at some point in their lives. Physical therapy has been proven to be an effective conservative treatment approach for low back pain. Physical therapists...
What is Sciatica and can it be treated with Physical Therapy?
Sciatica is sometimes an overused, “catch-all” term that people use when talking about low back pain and/or pain in a lower extremity. Sciatica, by definition, is pain along the path of the sciatic nerve, which travels from the buttock down into the back of the...
How Technology Could Be Hurting You
While we know there are many adverse effects of technology addiction on mental health and emotional wellbeing, there are also physical negative side effects that can come along with excessive use of technology. Common technology injuries: Neck pain (“text neck”):...
Dry Needling 101
Dry needling as a therapeutic intervention has increased in popularity in recent years, as it is a very effective tool used in physical therapy for pain relief and improved mobility of muscles and joints. Some people have never heard of dry needling, and some have...
Physical Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes pain in the heel and arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis affects the band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot during exercise, sports, running, and walking: the plantar fascia. Plantar fasciitis can affect...
The Benefits of a Consistent Home Exercise Program
What is a home exercise program? A home exercise program (HEP) is one of the most important components of physical therapy. An HEP is a group of individualized exercises prescribed by a physical therapist (PT) for the patient to perform at home. Initially, the PT...
Benefits of a Strong Core
When people hear that it is important to have a strong core, they often think that this means strengthening their abdominal muscles. While the abdominal muscles are certainly part of the core, there are many more vital muscles that make up the core of all humans. ...
How Your Posture Affects Your Shoulders
Shoulder pain is a very common complaint and can make daily tasks like reaching overhead, lifting, and sleeping difficult. For many patients, shoulder pain can be related to their poor postural habits. Poor postural habits and prolonged slumped positions make the...