Spine physical therapy is an essential part of the comprehensive treatment approach for spine conditions. It not only provides pain relief but also addresses the underlying causes of your pain and helps you achieve long-term results. Here, we will discuss the long-term benefits of spine physical therapy. Spine physical therapy offers significant long-term benefits that…
Chronic Pain
Can a Therapist for Back Pain Improve My Posture?
Poor posture affects millions of Americans daily, often leading to chronic back pain and reduced quality of life. A therapist for back pain specializes in identifying the root causes of postural problems and developing comprehensive treatment plans to address them. These healthcare professionals use evidence-based techniques to help patients achieve lasting improvements in both posture…
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Can Steroid Injections Help Back Pain for Runners?
We commonly think of injuries to legs, hips, knees, and feet as “running injuries” and consider back pain, not a running injury, per se, but a nuisance that interferes with our running. However, back pain can often come quickly after bending or lifting the wrong way or running too far before warming up. For instance,…
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Can Steroid Injections Help with Chronic Spinal Pain?
Back pain is often caused by spinal problems. It can be a mere nuisance or debilitating, depending on the exact condition or injury, as well as its severity. If you are looking for an effective treatment solution for your chronic spinal pain, consider speaking with an orthopedic doctor about steroid injections. This treatment has helped…
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Common Side Effects of Steroid Injections
If you suffer from neck or back pain, our orthopedist can provide treatments to bring you relief. One of the most common treatments used to treat pain is steroid injections. Commonly injected in joints, this treatment helps to temporarily relieve pain and inflammation. The benefit of steroid injections is that they offer effective relief at…
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Chronic Spinal Pain vs. Other Types of Back Pain
The World Health Organization says back pain is one of the most common medical conditions that many people suffer from worldwide. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, activity level, and lifestyle. However, not all back pain is the same, and there are plenty of causes. Let’s take a look at the difference between chronic…
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Sciatica and Spinal Stenosis: What’s the Connection?
A strong lower back assists in performing physical activities properly. It gives the body the strength and support to perform daily tasks such as lifting and standing. However, narrowing of the spinal canal and traumatic physical injuries can impact the lower back. It might eventually affect the legs and feet, as well. Although it is…
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Preventing Herniated Discs
A herniated disc is a common source of neck or back pain. Discs are the soft, cushion-like pads that are located between each set of two adjacent vertebrae in the spine, and they act as shock absorbers – providing stability and flexibility to the spine. A disc becomes herniated when the thick outer layer of…
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Physical Therapy: Rehabilitation and Prevention
Most people are aware of physical therapy as an aftercare treatment method. After surgery, doctors usually recommend physical therapy to help manage and ease discomfort or pain. However, physical therapy isn’t limited to rehabilitation — it’s also preventative. It can address minor conditions before they worsen and prevent some conditions from developing altogether. Your physical…
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What to Expect from Scoliosis Treatments
Scoliosis is a complex disorder in which the spine forms an unusual curve, often in a somewhat “S” shape or a “C” shape. It can occur in both children and adults, but it is usually discovered in childhood. Classic scoliosis characteristics and symptoms include the following: Curved spine Uneven shoulders, hips, and/or waist Back…
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