Category: Leg Pain
Omega 3s and Inflammation
American Association of Neurological Surgeons: High-Dose Omega-3 Oils used to Treat Non-Surgical Neck and Back Pain Doctors Guide, April 20, 2005 By Cameron Johnston “Investigators at the University of Pittsburgh have treated chronic pain patients with high doses of omega-3... Read More
New moms and back pain related to infant carrying
For most new moms it is a struggle to get the kids in and out of the car and tote them in a car seat daily. It does not make it any easier that sometimes we lift these seats up incorrectly.... Read More
Why does my back keep going out?
I'm often asked throughout the day, “why does my back keep going out?” Well the answer isn't black and white and there's a lot of contributing factors that lead to misalignments and a lack of proper joint motion. Here are a... Read More
How Can Physical Therapy Slow the Progression of Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinson's Disease (PD) is the second most common degenerative brain disorder, behind Alzheimer's disease. It is caused by a loss of nerve cells in the brain that produce dopamine- an important component controlling movement. Although the exact cause is unknown,... Read More
Kinesiology Tape 101
Have you even watched a sporting event and wondered why an athlete was wearing brightly colored tape that appeared to be wrapped aimlessly around one limb or another? No, it's not a new fashion trend! Believe it or not, it... Read More
Shin Splints and Stress Fractures
Everything you need to know! The Problem Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), aka Medial Tibial Traction Periostitis, describes exercise-induced pain along the posteromedial border of the tibia. The condition is commonly referred to as “Shin splints” and is a familiar... Read More
Physical Therapy and Total Knee Replacements
How Can a Physical Therapist Help Before & After Total Knee Replacement Surgery? The better physical shape you are in before Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery, the better your results will be (especially in the short term). Before surgery, your physical therapist... Read More
Chiropractic care helps back-related leg pain.
Chiropractic Care Helps Back-Related Leg Pain Back-related leg pain is often disabling and costly. In people with back-related leg pain, spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) plus home exercise and advice (HEA) provided more short-term improvement in pain and ability than HEA... Read More
Deep Tissue Laser Therapy
We are more than excited to add a new tool to our practice, the Lightforce Class IV deep tissue laser. It is the most powerful deep tissue laser out there, administering up to 25 watts of power! The results in the... Read More
What Is Dry Needling!?
Dry Needling is a relatively new and modern form of medical acupuncture. It is not Traditional Chinese acupuncture, Oriental Medicine acupuncture, or Japanese acupuncture. These are stand-alone treatment systems that treat diseases and disorders of all of the 12 body... Read More
