One of the most popular questions and concerns I get from clients is whether or not they need an MRI for their back or neck problem. When you have persistent pain that won’t go away, or shooting pain or numbness down your arm or leg, it’s scary. It makes sense to get a look insideRead More…
Category: Back Pain
New Year New You… right?
If you’re thinking that knee, back, shoulder or neck surgery is the way to kick off your new year so that you can finally tackle that chronic pain or “arthritis” you’ve been dealing with…. THINK AGAIN… Please… I urge you!! Only a very small number of people will actually benefit from the common orthopedic surgeries/arthroscopicRead More…
5 Signs Your Core is Weak – And What You Should Do About it!
A strong, healthy core is important for our health and posture. When your core is strong and working properly, you will have less back pain, better posture, and will move with more ease and endurance. But how do you know if your core strength is where it needs to be? I can tell you thatRead More…
Sitting in the Bleachers with Back Pain
Last week I got a call from a mom who was was sitting in Little League Baseball –she called me saying, “Oh my gosh, my back is killing me sitting in these bleachers.” She was told to call me by a former patient of ours who suffered from similar back pain when sitting on bleachersRead More…
5 Daily Habits That Reduce Stiffness
I wanted to answer a common question I get asked about being stiff which we get asked regularly by clients at the Manual Medicine, Spine & Sports Physical Therapy: “Trupti, do you have any advice for someone like me who isn’t in a lot of pain? I’m just incredibly stiff when I wake up onRead More…
Do’s and Don’t’s of Self–Diagnosing Your Back Problem?
Trupti Mehta here again! We’ve all been in pain before, and we all try to figure out what the heck is going on. We ask our friends, our trainers, our coaches, and our doctors, and sometimes they lead us toward the right answer. BUT, there are a lot of WRONG answers! Let’s look at backRead More…
3 Things That Cause Back Pain That You Didn’t Know Until Now
Quick question: How many of you have web searched “preventing back pain”? Yes, I thought so… We’ve all heard and read about what can cause back pain; incorrect lifting, bad posture, sports injury… but did you know that you may be making a common mistake in your daily routine, that might be encouraging back pain? What I’mRead More…
How Heel Pain Causes Knee & Hip Pain
Let me tell you a quick story about a lady who recently came to see me for her left knee pain… = = = = = = Melissa started experiencing pain on the outside of her left knee about 3 months ago. When I spoke with her about her knee pain, she told me thatRead More…
Screen Time and Your Vision! Yummy Oatmeal Recipe Too!
Most patients that I help are aged 40+ and trying to be active and enjoy life. I am also in that category. Besides physical and mental function, I also want to have my vision intact for next 20-30 years plus. I am willing to bet that even if you are ok with most aging processesRead More…
3 Simple Tips for Flying With Back Pain
If you’re heading out on vacation anytime soon – or making plans to do so – one of the things to consider is the effect that flying can have on your back. Let me explain: Cramped legroom, uncomfortable seating and being confined to a small space all contribute to lower back pain during and after a flight.Read More…