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The Do’s and Don’ts of Lower Back Pain Exercises
Lower back pain exercises can give you relief, but the wrong moves can leave you in even more agony – and possibly send you to the ER. These tips will put you on the road to recovery. Lower back bothering you? Two-thirds of people in the US will have lower-back pain symptoms in their lives,…
Read MoreProper Lifting Techniques to Avoid Back Injuries
With Christmas right around the corner, you may have just cut down your Christmas tree or picked one up from your local nursery. The next step is lifting it up and tying it to your roof rack or securing it in your truckbed, either way lifting a Christmas Tree or other burly object can strain…
Read MoreLumbar Spinal Stenosis Treatment
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis affects the five vertebrae present in the low back. Early signs include weakness, numbness, pain down the legs, and balance problems. Its debilitating pain can disrupt your quality of life, limit community participation, and limit ADL’s. At Specialized Physical Therapy, we treat lumbar spinal stenosis through personalized care and research-backed solutions. Overview…
Read MoreLumbar Slipped Disc Treatment
A lumbar slipped disc refers to a herniated disc. It occurs when the gel-like nucleus inside these discs shifts from its place, leading to tears, ruptures, and bulging. You might feel pain, numbness, and fatigue in the affected area (low back and lower limbs), especially when the exposed nucleus pulposus comes in contact with your…
Read MoreBack Sprain Treatment
A back sprain occurs when the ligaments get stretched or torn due to repetitive (or sudden) movements. Typical signs of a back sprain include a sharp ache that builds up, muscle spasms, and stiffness. Learn more about physical therapy for lower back sprain below. Overview The back comprises of a complex interconnected structure of muscles…
Read MoreSciatica and Low Back Pain: Are They the Same Thing?
Do you often wake up with excruciating back pain? Do you feel pain down your leg or in your low back? The odds are that you are dealing with sciatica or low back pain. Whether it’s from a strenuous workout session, a sedentary lifestyle, manual labor, or lifting a heavy object, back pain can decrease…
Read MorePhysical Therapy for Sciatica
Sciatica and low back pain have many similarities but differ primarily in where the pain is located and where the pain originates from. The low back, or the lumbar spine, is a structure of interconnecting joints, bones, muscles, and ligaments that work together to provide flexibility, strength, and support. Low back pain is localized pain…
Read MoreMultiple Sclerosis Physical Therapy
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) targets the central nervous system (i.e. the brain and spinal cord). Its debilitative effects lead to muscle pain, balance and coordination issues, and cognitive problems. In severe cases, MS can turn into a lifelong disability without treatment. How does Multiple Sclerosis physical therapy help? Visit our facility to receive personalized physical therapy…
Read MoreCervical Radiculopathy Physical Therapy
Lumbar and cervical radiculopathy refers to the radiating nerve symptoms down the arms (cervical) or legs (lumbar). It is vital to seek assistance from a physical therapist to help determine the cause of the symptoms and the appropriate cervical radiculopathy physical therapy treatment. Symptoms Symptoms of lumbar/cervical radiculopathy include nerve symptoms into the arms or…
Read MoreHerniated Disc & Bulging Disc | Bulging Disc in Back Treatment
A herniated disc and bulging disc refers to the displacement of discs in the lumbar back or cervical region. Common herniated disc symptoms include a dull ache, limited mobility, and numbness in certain areas. Natural degeneration can accelerate the pain and stiffness, causing further health complications. At Specialized Physical Therapy, we know how to heal…
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