3 Tips from the Pros for Decreasing Postpartum Hip and Back PainPost 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! …
Fix Your Low Back Pain
Low back pain can originate from different parts of the spine. In order to fix your low back pain, it is helpful to understand the anatomy of the spine. The bony parts of your spine are known as vertebrae. The soft discs between each vertebrae are called intervertebral discs. These discs are kind of like…
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.…
What is the Best Way to Treat Low Back Pain?
Back pain affects millions of people each year and is the second most common reason for disability. There are many ways to treat back pain, including medications, injections, and surgery. The latest scientific reviews report that the most effective way to treat low back pain is a multidisciplinary approach that combines exercise, mindfulness training, spinal…
Bras and Back Pain: How correct fit can make a big difference.
Ahh breasts, beautiful but burdensome. Back pain is the number one condition that physical therapists treat and often what we wear (or don’t) under our clothes can have an impact on our posture, and thus, on our back pain. Breasts are heavy! Check out this chart from Wikihow Bra sizes 32A, 30B, 28C = about…