Combatting Spondylosis: Take Control of Your Low Back PainWhat is Spondylosis? Spondylosis, also known as spinal osteoarthritis, is a degenerative condition that affects the spine. It is a natural and gradual wear-and-tear process that occurs as we age and can affect any region of the spine, including the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), and lumbar (lower back) regions. In spondylosis, the cartilage between the…
From Awkward to Awesome: How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Save Your Sex Life
Today we’re going to talk about something that might make you blush a little bit, but don’t worry, we’re all friends here. We’re going to talk about how pelvic floor physical therapy can help with pain during sex. Yes, you read that right. Painful sex. Yikes. But before we dive into the nitty-gritty, let’s start…
Move Your Mid Back Pain Away
Do you ever feel a dull, tight, achy, stiff pain between your shoulder blades in your mid back that just seems impossible to stretch out? Good news! It is not impossible. You may just not be stretching the correct area. When I have patients experiencing mid back pain or discomfort, they seem to have tried…
3 Tips from the Pros for Decreasing Postpartum Hip and Back Pain
Post partum low back and hip pain are frequent complaints we receive from patients that have just had a baby. This is often caused by a combination of overstretched and weakened muscles that result from a growing belly. Here are some easy tips to help minimize the pain. Tip #1: Brace Yourself! …
The Bridge: The Essential Glute and Core Stabilization Exercise
People often ask me what my favorite exercises are to decrease low back pain. While no one exercise is perfect for everyone, I want to spend some time talking about the bridge. In this article, you’ll learn how bridge works and several variations to try.…