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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Core Training to Relieve Lower Back Pain
Core Training to Relieve Lower Back Pain After the common cold, lower back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor. Although lower back pain is easy to recognize, its causes are many, varied and often unclear. Thus, one of the greatest challenges facing physical therapists is to match the suspectedContinue Reading »
When Should You Worry About Calf Pain?
This question came up after my uncle’s recent trip to California after just retiring from the New York City MTA. In the week following his retirement, he had a loss of balance, caught himself stepping forward, which resulted in him straining his calf muscle. After this occurred, he saw an orthopedist who told him toContinue Reading »
Posture, Posture, Posture!
Dr. Fiebert’s words still ring in my ears, “Having your patients understand how posture influences their condition is one of the keys to successful treatment!” For years I have tried to find ways to remind patients to stand up straight. Poor posture, leading to muscle imbalance, can result in neck, arm, leg or back pain. Continue 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 »
Tips for Picking a Neck Pillow
New Guidelines Encourage Us to Just Get Moving
I read an article on Science Alert recently announcing a change in the latest US Exercise Guidelines. According to the article, which references the document published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, it’s no longer necessary to exercise for long periods of time; the total volume of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is what counts.
Wyckoff Physical Therapist Shares Tips to Help You Stay Active This Winter
It’s no secret … staying active during the winter months is really important! Recently, I wrote a blog (you can find it HERE) about what’s called the “Winter Effect”. In a nutshell, I tend to see a lot of patients – especially those with spine related issues – with aches and pains after winter hasContinue Reading »
Continuing Pain After Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Why Do You Feel Pain After Carpal Tunnel Surgery? Even after undergoing surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, some patients are still bothered by occasional tingling and numbness in the affected hand. Carpal tunnel syndrome involves the median nerve, which runs down the forearm, through the wrist and into the hand where it provides feeling andContinue Reading »
When you shouldn’t ignore Low Back Pain?
As much as low back pain plagues a great number of people in our society. Ignoring is not always the most prudent path to take. The irony is the ability to tolerate pain is not always a benefit. Ignoring the pain? I still remember a story of a man in Miami, Florida walking bare feetContinue Reading »