I’m energized after taking my last McKenzie Institute Course in the Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy for Advanced Cervical & Thoracic Spine and Extremities. This course advanced my skills in the evaluation and treatment of complex cervical spine and upper extremity disorders. In the treatment of the cervical spine I have seen rapid improvements in neckContinue Reading »
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Category: Spine
Lecture on Understanding Low Back Pain
As part of the APEX ORTHOPEDIC REHABILITATION HEALTH SERIES we are sending out a reminder about our next talk titled UNDERSTANDING LOW BACK PAIN. This is a great opportunity to learn about Low Back Pain in a relaxed forum followed by an informal question and answer period. Learn about Low Back Pain in both preventionContinue Reading »
Physical Therapy: An Alternative to Back Surgery
It may seem counterintuitive for a surgeon to recommend physical therapy instead of back surgery, but lumbar fusion is not appropriate for everyone. Many people suffering from back pain can benefit from physical therapy. Physical therapy can strengthen the back and move the protruding disk away from the affected nerve. Pain management procedures may relieveContinue Reading »
Low Back Pain and Bed Rest
Be careful about too much bed rest. Multiple studies show more than 2-3 days of bed rest for patients who have low back pain actually demonstrate a greater loss of range of motion and are weaker than patients who remained active as soon as possible without increasing their symptoms. Other studies demonstrate pain levels ofContinue Reading »
Tips on Low Back Pain
When you initially develop low back pain a few questions come up. Do I need bed rest? What exercises should I perform? What pain should I seek help for immediately? Here is a few facts and tips about low back pain for the first six weeks: More than two days of bed rest is often more harmful thanContinue Reading »
Concussions Call for Caution
Concussions result from a blow to the head that causes the brain to be shaken inside the skull. Especially among children and young adults who participate in impact sports, such as football or basketball, concussions can be quite common. However, because concussions are often described as “mild,” we may forget that they are significant brainContinue Reading »