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Category: Back Pain
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Five Ways Your Posture is Hurting You
Poor postural habits are something that most of us, as humans, are guilty of from time to time. But do we ever really stop and consider the consequences our bodies suffer as a result? With the addition of smartphones and tablets to our lives, most of us spend more time in a hunched position that…
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Low Back Pain by the Numbers
Below you’ll find an excellent infographic from our friends at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) regarding low back pain. If you’re one of the 61% of Americans with low back pain we can help you get back on your feet! To request an appointment with one of our highly-trained physical therapists, click here!
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How to Sleep with Chronic Pain
This article was updated for accuracy and relevancy on January 12, 2022. Sleeping with pain can be a nightmare. The best way to manage how to sleep with pain is to find the most comfortable sleep position. Luckily, we came across a great resource from the Wall Street Journal that we’ve summarized for you below,…
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Body Mechanics: 5 Tips to Reduce Back Pain
It’s likely that you or someone you know has experienced lower back pain. In fact, a study from the National Institute of Health suggests that 8 out of 10 U.S. adults will experience back pain within their lifetime. So, what is everyone doing that is causing all that pain? The major types of lower back…
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Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain Can Save You Money
A new study of people with low back pain found that physical therapy was cheaper short-term than alternatives such as injections or surgery would be long-term. It also found that the earlier an individual started treatment after a diagnosis of low back pain, the less money was spent over a 12-month period. “We felt it…
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7 Tips for Sitting at Work (& Stopping Pain)
Poor posture and long periods of sitting are common in today’s workplace. In fact, people spend about 2,000 hours per year sitting with poor posture! And because of modern workplace demands, it’s usually difficult to re-adjust once you’ve become used to a certain position. It’s even harder to find time to stand and walk throughout…