Archives for December 2021

What Is a Common Problem for Patients with Spinal Stenosis and How Can Treatment Help?

Spinal stenosis is when the open areas of the vertebrae (spinal bones), which together house the spinal cord, become narrow. This narrowing naturally causes inward pressure on the spinal cord, which comprises nerves – and this nerve impingement can cause pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. Anyone can develop spinal stenosis. In fact, young children can… 

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Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Herniated Discs

A herniated disc is one of the most common culprits of pain in your neck and back. This is also known as a slipped disc or ruptured disc. Spinal discs are the relatively soft, rubbery pads between the bones (vertebrae) of your spine. These discs contain a gel-like substance in the center that gives the… 

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Causes and Symptoms of Sciatica

Sciatica affects as much as 40% of the American population at some point during their lifetime. This is a compression injury to the sciatic nerve, which is the body’s longest and largest nerve – running from the bottom of the spine down the buttocks and along the backs of both legs and to the toes…. 

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Physical Therapy’s Role in Injury Prevention

Injuries can happen due to accidents in sports, your workplace, or even just in your everyday life. Various factors contribute to injuries, and unfortunately, they’re not always avoidable. However, undergoing physical therapy can help lessen your risk of sustaining an injury. Here are the contributions of physical therapy to injury prevention: Builds Your Strength, Balance,… 

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