Back pain impacts approximately 31 Million Americans at any given time, and our health care system spends $50 Billion per year on low back pain treatment. It’s the single leading cause of disability keeping people out of work, and it’s the second most common reason for doctor’s visits. Back Pain is a Big Problem inRead More…
As you probably already know – we specialize in back pain and core strengthening and stabilization. So why on earth would I be writing to you about how strengthening your core could actually be hurting your back instead of helping?? One of the number one reasons people come to see us is because they wantRead More…
I get emails from people every single day telling me… They’ve tried “physical therapy” multiple times before but their back pain keeps coming back – what makes us different? Well Jan was in the same boat! Let me share her story with you – as it might help explain why so many people can try regular physical therapy without successRead More…
I Want to Share With You a Quick Success Story From One of Our Clients… Janet – who’s in her 50’s – is successfully back to walking 10 mi per day and golfing with her husband again – after dealing with back pain for over 2 years and headaches for about 9 months! Being and staying activeRead More…
It’s the number one question I get from people who’ve hurt their back. The short answer is “No”. But I understand why this is confusing… It’s scary to move, or know which exercise is best when something hurts, especially if it’s your back. We also get conflicting advice from the medical community. Many people suffering withRead More…
As a physical therapist I speak to a LOT of people on the phone and over Zoom daily – helping them figure out what to do about their back and knee pain. One of the biggest questions I’ve heard from people lately…. Well, shouldn’t I see my doctor first? This makes sense, right? It’s whatRead More…
There’s been a lot of talk about golf here in the office this past week…. Golf season is officially here in the DMV area. And there is nothing worse than an unexpected injury ruining your season! Just this week – we’ve had many of our regular clients requesting extra “tune-up” sessions – just to makeRead More…
This is a success story about one of my clients who had been suffering with chronic sciatica pain in his buttock, leg and back. He came in earlier this week – FINALLY – after several months – with no more pain in his buttocks, hip, leg and back! Ok… you’re probably wondering… why I wouldRead More…
It’s that time of year (pandemic or not) where stress levels tend to rise, our lives feel a bit rushed in the midst of Holiday season, and sometimes we get snow – which means shoveling… It’s prime time to “throw out” your back. Did you know that four out of five people will experience aRead More…
Fall is my favorite season! And while leaf peeping is a favorite activity of mine, leaf raking is not. It’s even worse when it causes back pain. As more and more people continue their fall clean ups, this year like every year, we fully expect to be getting more calls – and more complaints – about back pain.Read More…
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