It happened suddenly. I was in Barbados having a great time surfing as a storm was rolling in. As my wife waited on the shoreline, I hit a few waves as the storm passed through the southern half of the island. It was kind of a magical time, and I still felt like I wasContinue Reading »
A Physical Therapist’s Guide to Squatting With Less Pain and More ConfidenceA Personal Note From My Experience When I was a kid, my first real experience with squatting started at World Fitness in Milford, New Jersey, when I was training to get ready for football at River Dell High School. Back then, there weren’t nearly as many gyms,Continue Reading »
Choosing a physical therapy clinic can feel like a big decision. Even when someone you trust gives you a recommendation, it still takes confidence to walk through the door and start care. What feels like the right fit for one person may not feel right for someone else – and when it comes to yourContinue Reading »
If you’ve been told you have lumbar spinal stenosis, it can sound a little scary and final. You might be thinking:“Is this why my legs feel heavy when I walk?”“Do I have to have surgery now?”“Is there anything I can do before it gets worse?” The good news: surgery is not the only option, and forContinue Reading »
Recently I saw a friend of mine from my home town that sent me a text complaining of shoulder and elbow pain after starting out a home gym strengthening program. He is a busy guy on the road constantly from upstate New York to Connecticut going to various work sites. Somewhat frustrated he had tried aContinue Reading »
Hi All, One of the most frequent statements made during an evaluation with a patient coming in for neck stiffness, lower back pain is “ I know I have to work on my posture”. It is always like they are in confession and are waiting on me to chastise them. The discussion about posture should be moreContinue Reading »
Lower back pain and sciatica are among the most common reasons people seek physical therapy. These issues can cause sharp, burning, or radiating pain down the leg, and can make sitting, standing, or sleeping uncomfortable. Fortunately, one of the most evidence-based and effective treatment systems for these conditions is the McKenzie Method® of Mechanical DiagnosisContinue Reading »
If you’ve ever felt a sharp, nagging pain on the outside of your knee while running, cycling, or hiking, you’ve probably heard someone mention IT Band Syndrome (also called Iliotibial Band Syndrome or ITBS). It’s one of the most common overuse injuries among endurance athletes—and one of the most frustrating to overcome. For years, the go-toContinue Reading »
Ruling Out the SI Joint: The McKenzie Method ExplainedIf you’ve ever had nagging low back or hip pain, you may have wondered if your sacroiliac (SI) joint is the culprit. The SI joint connects the sacrum (the base of your spine) to the ilium (part of your pelvis). It plays a key role in transferringContinue Reading »
Piriformis Syndrome OR Disc Herniation? How to Differentiate Can Be a Pain in the Butt!This can be tricky and confusing to tell the difference between these two conditions for both the physical therapist and the patient. A thorough history of the patient’s problems, current activities, paired with solid clinical examination testing range of motion, strengthContinue Reading »