Stress Hurts! It’s Scientifically Proven, and it’s Time For a Solution
Stress hurts. We all experience pain on a regular basis. In the last week, you’ve probably either had a headache, felt some uncomfortable muscle tension, pushed through stiffness and fatigue. Or maybe you had an upset stomach on at least one occasion. Maybe all of those symptoms are a regular part of your life. You’ve just come […]
Three Ways to Keep your Back from “Going Out”
Four out of five people will experience a debilitating back pain episode at one point during their lives. For many this will be from a pulled back muscle. Typically, we put more effort into caring for our backs during those times than when we’re feeling good. But it’s critical that we take good care of […]
How MRI’s Lead Back Pain Sufferers to Unnecessary Procedures
Have you ever had back pain and wondered…Do I need an MRI to figure it out? One popular questions I get from clients is if they need an MRI when experiencing back pain or sciatica. It’s pretty standard protocol when you go see a doctor – but is it necessary? In most cases… NO. About 70-80% of […]
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome? You’re not alone.
Back pain impacts approximately 80% of the population. The response to that has been more and more back surgeries being performed each year. However, despite more surgeries being performed, people aren’t having any less back pain. In fact, those that do get back surgery only have success rates of 50%. After a few years, their […]
Three Ways You’re Getting Back Pain Treatment Wrong
If you’re over the age of 40 and reading this, odds are pretty good that you’ve experienced back pain at least once in your life. In fact, four out of five people are impacted by back pain, and for many, it’s a constant back-and-forth year after year. Keep reading to learn three ways you could […]
Two Reasons People Avoid Exercise Over Age 50
Should you truly “avoid exercise” once you’re over 50? Over the course of my career, I’ve worked with many folks over the age of 50 who are enjoying the same activities they did in their 40’s – including surfing, playing tennis, hockey, running, hiking, etc. – so the short answer is “No”. None of these […]
Avoid Pills. Use Movement as Medicine Instead
Avoid Pills. Use Movement as Medicine Instead In the 1990’s, it started becoming widely accepted to prescribe opioids for people recovering from surgery or injury. As well as those suffering with moderate-to-severe musculoskeletal pain (such as back pain and osteoarthritis). Although effective for managing pain, we would soon find out how highly addictive these drugs are. […]
When You Can’t Feel Your Abs
I’ve been a physical therapist for 20 years, a Pilates instructor for 11, and have been specializing in back pain for the past 10 years of my career. When it comes to core strength and preventing back pain, I am an expert in my field. Yet for some reason this morning, during my Pilates workout, I […]
3 Reasons You Need PT After Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) started to take off in the 1990’s. It has since become far more common for spinal conditions. Some being degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, spinal infections, spondylolisthesis, compression fractures, and spinal tumors. Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery is a far better alternative to open-spine surgery. You can expect […]
Shoulder Still Hurting After Your Covid-19 Booster?
Shoulder pain is quite normal after any vaccine. But prolonged shoulder pain isn’t. Shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (otherwise known as “SIRVA”) is a rare, but possible occurrence when you get a vaccine or booster shot. Shoulder injections should enter the deltoid muscle. But SIRVA occurs when a healthcare professional administers the vaccine too […]
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