Noticing More Knee Pain during Quarantine?
Aside from back pain, the second most common complaint bringing people into our office these days is knee pain, and lately, I’ve seen a little surge. Here’s why… People are sitting a lot more, which leads to increased stiffness in your knees. And a lot of us are doing different kinds of activities than we […]
Is Quarantine Turning Into a (Literal) Pain in Your Butt?
We are about 5 weeks into social distancing and doing our best to flatten the curve. Although we are all coming together as a country to do our moral duty and fight the spread of Covid-19, it doesn’t come without consequences. More screen time and more couch time are wreaking havoc on our bodies. Most […]
How to Tell Good Pain from Bad Pain
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been inundated with people asking for help. And we’re so thankful for everyone who is reaching out! Since being quarantined at home and off their routines, people are noticing more knee pain and back pain (these are the two biggies) because they are either sitting more — or because […]
5 Ways to Save your Back While Stuck at Home
Staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic doesn’t have to mean staying stationary. If you already have occasional or chronic back pain, it’s so important to take extra care of your spine during this time! Even people who rarely experience back pain may see new flare-ups due to increased time spent sitting at home. For […]
Back Pain Doesn’t Go Away for the Coronavirus!
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is forcing everyone to adapt to new routines — but many of us are still experiencing the same old chronic pain. In fact, your back pain may start acting up again now due to stress, decreased exercise, and more time spent at home on your computer. The important thing is that you […]
Will strengthening your core get rid of back pain?
One of the number one reasons people come to see us at our practice is because they want to strengthen their core — in hopes that it will put an end to their back pain. Pilates has long been known as the staple in core strengthening. We’ve been incorporating Pilates into our physical therapy practice […]
Is Pilates the missing link in your fitness?
Pilates has been around for about 100 years, and it still amazes me how many people have NOT heard of this incredible exercise method. It was first created by Joseph Pilates and initially gained popularity among the dance community as a way to recover from and prevent injuries. But you don’t have to be a […]
Persistent neck pain and tired of not getting answers?
Have you been dealing with annoying, on and off neck pain for a while now? Have you tried treating shoulder pain with no real results? Are you frustrated with empty answers? Or maybe you know someone else who is dealing with this? Over 30% of people report they have neck pain. Of those, 50% will […]
Steroid injections may do more harm than good, research shows
Have you been told you need to get a cortisone injection? Have you already tried them more than once? Research is now showing that cortisone injections may hurt more than help in the long run! The results of a recent study from Radiology has raised concerns in the medical community about potentially adverse effects on […]
What is Dry Needling?
At CJ Physical Therapy and Pilates, our goal is to help you live a pain-free life without pain pills or invasive procedures. Trigger Point Dry Needling is one of several strategies we use to treat muscles that are extremely tense and in spasm. The spasm causes the muscle to be in constant tension which reduces […]
