How to pick a good physical therapist If you are recovering from surgery or an injury you may be spending a lot of time with your physical therapist. Continuity is key. When I graduated from physical therapy school I worked in a clinic that required that the same physical therapist treat the same patient eachContinue Reading »
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Tag: Low Back Pain
Lower Back Pain Prevention Tips on the Links
Golf is one of America’s all-time favorite sports, but it also can cause injury to the lower back and spine. Before you head out to the golf course, it’s important to note these key areas of prevention: 1. WARM-UP BEFORE PLAYING – Before you start golfing, start off with a thorough warm-up. Try some stretchesContinue Reading »
Top tips to reduce low back and neck pain while driving
We discuss multiple tips to improve your comfort, reduce pain and stiffness while driving. These tips should be helpful for anyone that suffers from low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, herniated discs, stenosis, degenerative disc, arthritis, and sciatica. By applying these tips you will learn to move and feel better without the use of unnecessary painContinue Reading »
Low Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop
We have lots of great information in this workshop to help patients with low back pain and sciatica make the most informed decisions regarding their condition. Feel free to contact our office for a End Back Pain and Sciatica report at (201) 251-2422 or email us at tomw@apexorthopedicnj.com.
Three tips for stopping morning stiffness, sciatica and low back pain at night
How to Use a Lumbar Roll
At Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation we provide a McKenzie mechanical examination for patients who suffer from low back pain, herniated or bulging disks, sciatica, leg and arm pain, weakness, and “numbness” for the spine and extremities. A pillar of treating an orthopedic and sports condition is understanding what delays or halts the healing process. Poor posture in sittingContinue Reading »
Are Back Braces Effective?
Lower back pain is a common concern among adults, especially those whose jobs involve heavy lifting. You might see workers at your local home improvement store wearing lumbar support bands—“back support” braces. These devices are becoming increasingly popular for the rest of us, as well. But do they really work? A brace is especially helpfulContinue Reading »
Tips on Sleeping Better- Hard or Soft Mattress?
A routine question that comes up in our clinic centers around which is the best mattress for a comfortable night’s sleep. In 2009, a study was published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, entitled “Changes in back pain, sleep quality ,and perceived stress,” by lead author Bert H Jacobson, EdD. The researchers found that mediumContinue Reading »
Just Walk Away from Low Back Pain!
In our fast paced world, sometimes it can difficult for those who need it to receive physical therapy for low back pain. This can be because of fear, poor experience or results with past physical therapy, lack of time, insurance reasons, cost, or a mix of all of the above. For years I have beenContinue Reading »
Back pain?–Don’t sit for longer than 20 minutes. Possible or Impossible?
I tell my patients with low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, stenosis, osteoarthritis, spondylosis or spinal pain to limit sitting to no longer than 20minutes. At that time I prefer if patients stand up and walk around to change the position of the spine. A great option is using a adjustable height desk that allowsContinue Reading »