If you experience lower back pain, you’re not alone. Lower back pain is fairly common and often resolves on its own. However, if you find that your back pain is chronic and impacting your daily life, it’s time to seek help. Chronic back pain can lead to a decrease in...
Back and neck pain is incredibly common to experience. In fact, it’s estimated that nearly 80% of people will experience some form of back or neck pain in their lifetime. Degenerative disk disease (DDD) can be a common cause of back and neck pain and is a natural part...
If you’ve been experiencing pain that radiates from the lower part of your spine through the back of your thigh or calf, you could be experiencing sciatica. Sciatica is pain caused by a pinching of your sciatic nerve. Sciatica can manifest in a wide variety of...
Did you know that around 25% of people in the United States report having back pain at some point in the last three months? If you’re experiencing this kind of pain, you’re definitely not alone. If nothing is done to prevent or improve back pain, it can easily become...
Degenerative disc disease can leave you in pain and unable to participate in life the way you’d like to. Some of the symptoms include pain in your lower back, buttocks, or upper thighs. Those who suffer from this condition often complain that it feels worse when...
Your upper back is supported by many muscles in your shoulders, back, neck, and chest. It’s important to exercise these muscles regularly, so you can give your upper back the support it needs. Don’t wait until you feel pain in your upper back from lack of exercise and...
If you suffer from back pain, you know how debilitating it can be. In most cases, stretching and yoga can help strengthen your back and core muscles and cut down on some of this pain. If you are faced with severe back pain however, medical attention may be necessary....
Back surgery is often a last resort for patients who have already tried many different treatment options for pain relief. Our physical therapists are trained to help manage your pain and rebuild strength following back surgery. Think of it this way: When you have back...
Many people often complain about their sciatic nerve pain, but have no idea where the sciatic nerve is actually located or what it actually does. Simply stated, nerves help transmit signals to and from the brain and the rest of the body. The sciatic nerve is the...