Our spine is a column of bones extending from the bottom of our skull to our pelvis. While it might seem that our spine forms a straight line when observed from a side, it has natural curves that help it distribute forces and mental balance in the body. Any misalignment in the spine can not…
Archives for October 2023
The Role of Physical Therapy in Lumbar Disc Herniation Recovery
A lumbar disc herniation is a relatively common diagnosis compared to cervical disc herniation and thoracic disc herniation. It occurs when the jelly-like inner component of the spinal disc protrudes out through the damaged or torn outer layer of the spinal disc. While the spinal discs normally absorb the stress placed on our spine during…
Preparing for Your First Physical Therapy Session: What to Expect
Whether you have an illness causing significant pain, have suffered an injury, or are recovering from surgery,the odds are very high that your doctor or surgeon will recommend physical therapy. Physical therapy is a form of therapy that aims to help patients find pain relief and improve their strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility.Like any other…
How Physical Therapy Can Help You Manage Chronic Spinal Pain
Physical therapy is one of the many conservative treatments an orthopedic surgeon recommends for treating spinal pain that lasts over 3 months. It is also recommended before spine surgery to prepare the spine for surgery and after the surgery to boost healing and recovery. Let’s talk about how physical therapy can help manage chronic spinal…