Tom Willemann Health Tips

"Almost Daily Health Tips From Physical Therapist Tom Willemann..."

Use the Form Below to Get Them All Sent to You for FREE

Can I Get Immediate Relief For Sciatica Pain?

Can I Get Immediate Relief For Sciatica Pain?

Well, we can tell you that the good news is that, yes, sometimes. You can get immediate relief from your sciatica pain. However, finding the right treatment that works for you can be difficult.But depending on the severity of your sciatica pain and other factors, several options are available to give you some quick relief. SciaticaContinue Reading »

Understanding Sciatica from Causes to Treatment

Understanding Sciatica from Causes to Treatment

Where does the term sciatica come from?Since I entered the field of physical therapy, I have been asked about sciatica from numerous friends, family members and patients. Sciatica is also referred to as “lumbar radiculopathy” – lumbar meaning the lower back region, radicular meaning affected or related to the root of a spinal nerve and,Continue 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.

Avoiding "SUMMER BACK"

Avoiding "SUMMER BACK"

While summer certainly has its perks, I often see patients during the warmer months with injuries related to what I like to call “Summer Back.” Common causes include: longer than usual drives, sleeping in a hotel or rental bed that isn’t yours, lifting heavy things like suitcases and beach equipment, or bending and twisting toContinue Reading »