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…
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! …
Mental Health Awareness Month from a Physical Therapist’s Perspective
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and, as physical therapists, we cannot overlook the role depression, anxiety, addiction and personality disorders can play in the rehabilitation process. In my experience working in the healthcare profession and listening to patients describe their experience in the “system,” a mental health diagnosis comes with a lot of stigma.…
Chiropractor vs. Physical Therapist: What’s the difference and who do I choose?
I cannot tell you how many times I have been asked by patients about my opinion on Chiropractors and whether they should be seeing both a physical therapist and a Chiropractor. Physical Therapy and Chiropractic treatments share many similar qualities which can be confusing, even to clinicians, to explain the difference. Both Physical Therapists and…