My friend told me about his new car and how he had a great lumbar support that can be adjusted to fit his back. Many vehicles offer this feature but they are often used incorrectly, whether incorporated into the seat or a portable. Tips for fitting your lumbar roll: Make sure it feels good and does not increase lowContinue Reading »
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How to pick a good physical therapist
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 »
An Effective Self-Stretch for Neck Stiffness and Pain
Do you have trouble checking your blind spot in either direction while you’re driving? If so, this simple self-stretch is for you! It’s best for those who are experiencing headaches and/or more general neck stiffness and pain. It is NOT intended for those with weakness, numbness or tingling down the arms. It also should NOTContinue Reading »
Wyckoff Physical Therapist Discusses "Text Neck" Prevention
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: a Real Pain in the Neck!
Do you have thoracic outlet syndrome or a neck condition? Oftentimes pain, numbness, tingling, and/or weakness radiating into the arm is associated with a neck problem. Neck problems can often cause the same symptoms as a condition known as thoracic outlet syndrome, a type of peripheral nerve compression syndrome that adversely affects the neurovascular structuresContinue Reading »
8 Tips to Stop Shoulder and Neck Pain While Running
Over the years, I have had many runners come to me with neck and shoulder pain. It’s not uncommon for this pain to occur in runners while training for a 5k, half marathon, marathon or triathlon. Many of these patients experience neck, upper back and/or upper arm pain that can be achy, dull, or sharp.Continue Reading »
3 Top Exercises to Help Ease Neck Pain, Soreness and Stiffness
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 »
FREE NECK AND SHOULDER PAIN WORKSHOP
Make MOVING BETTER your New Year’s Resolution!!!!! Join us for a FREE Neck and Shoulder Pain Workshop! Led by board-certified Physical Therapist / Neck and Shoulder Specialist / Owner & Operator of Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Tom Willemann Do you wake up with a “kink” in your neck once in a while? Do you have troubleContinue Reading »
Do You Suffer from Text Neck Tom’s Top 9 Tips for Text Neck Prevention and Treatment
Modernization brings with it modern problems. Recently, a chiropractor coined the term “Text Neck”. Even with good vision and an awareness of your posture, viewing content on your device – especially a smart phone – is a growing and clear problem.