Part of the job of being a healthcare professional, aside from diagnosing patients, prescribing medications, and conducting research, is to educate patients about their bodies and how to live more healthily in the future. The process of doing such is called patient education, and it has an enormous impact on how we, as individuals, go […]

At first, the thought of physical therapy can seem foreign and bit intimidating. Sustaining an injury can be taxing on your body as well as your mind, and the thought of someone else helping you to return to full strength can further increase stress. You also may have many questions about what to expect when […]

When your back pain begins to restrict your everyday life by limiting your range of motion, it might be time to look into physical therapy. If you’re experiencing chronic back pain, ask your health care provider what he or she thinks about the possibility of therapy. Odds are that if your back pain has been […]

You don’t have to be doing heavy lifting all day to notice the toll working can take on your back. Even office workers who spend most of their workdays behind a desk can find themselves aching and injured if they don’t take the proper precautions. Not only can the pain make you miserable and sap […]

What is Spondylolisthesis? Spondylolisthesis symptoms arise when a spinal nerve, nerve root, or the spinal cord is compressed as a result of vertebral slippage. The condition commonly occurs as a result of trauma to the spine and is frequently seen in gymnasts, hockey players, football players, and other athletes. Though less common, spondylolisthesis can also […]

A healthy spine is something that is typically unappreciated until it becomes unhealthy. As soon as pain, numbness, tingling, or other similar symptoms are present in your neck or back, the main focus is to get back to normal health. If you are currently experiencing something that you believe to be wrong with your neck […]

If you’re suffering from a herniated disc, there are several treatments that your doctor or spine specialist may recommend. Your exact treatment regimen will depend on your overall level of health, degree of pain and discomfort, and various other factors. Be sure to speak with your physician before utilizing any of the treatments outlined in […]

After spine surgery, nearly every patient faces a challenging period of recovery that often includes one or more forms of physical therapy. A person who has experienced the trauma of spine surgery – whether open back surgery or a minimally invasive procedure – must re-learn how to sit, how to stand, how to walk, and […]

Back pain can be caused by a variety of different underlying conditions. Perhaps you pulled a muscle in your back while cleaning out the gutters over the weekend. You may experience soreness for a few days, but it’s nothing that a few days of rest and an ice pack can’t address. Other people may be […]

All surgical centers are different, and knowing what to expect can be difficult. Depending on the population of the surrounding area or the type of conditions treated, surgical centers can range from sprawling complexes to smaller singe building structures. However, no matter the type of surgical facility, you should always expect a clean, organized, modern […]