So this last week or so, my clinic has been flooded with people suffering from back pain. But not just any old type of back pain – the most severe of all in my humble opinion, “sciatica”. There’s only one word to describe the pain that people suffer at the hands of sciatica and that’sRead More…
Category: Back Pain
What If Your Back Pain Is Caused By Your Hips? And Knee Pain From Your Ankles?…
Feel pain when you walk, get out of bed, exercise and go about your day? Something could be out of balance (and it’s probably not what you think!) Here at Manual Medicine, Spine & Sports Physical Therapy we help people daily with lower back pain, neck pain, shoulder, and knee pain… and it’s safe to sayRead More…
Exercise and Unwanted Back Tension
Here’s an email I received from one of my patients Peter, 48 y/o, last week: “Trupti, I was wondering if you could help me… As you know I really enjoy running. I run 5-6 times a week with at least one day of rest. Lately my body has been feeling a little lethargic and myRead More…
DON’T Let Back Pain AND Sciatica Pain STOP You From Going to the GYM”
I’d like to tell you about a lady in her mid-50s who came to see me last week. She was visiting DC from Miami with a friend and was getting a massage at the SPA next door. Ana from the Spa came up to me, told me that this lady had come in limping andRead More…
Sitting… Is It Really THAT Bad For You?
I bet you’re sitting down while reading this… Whether you’re sitting in a coffee shop, you’re at work at your desk, lounging on your sofa after a long day, or sat up in bed, you’re probably sitting comfortably while reading this. And I don’t blame you – sitting has become so ingrained in our dailyRead More…
Can You Continue to Stay Fit and Active When Long Standing Back Pain Still Gets in the Way?
Got this question asked in my clinic this week that I wanted to share with you (it’s a common question I get asked often on the topic of back pain)… “Trupti, I’m desperate to get back into shape after suffering with a bad back for long time. Can you continue to stay fit and activeRead More…
11 Tips to Avoid Aches, Pains and Injury While Working in Your Garden or Yard This Spring
Last year a 63 year-old patient (let’s call her Kay) came to my clinic very discouraged. She said she went to the doctor because of back pain and stiffness and was told she had arthritis. She was distraught as she lives alone, is very active and felt that she was doomed to live in pain.Read More…