How to Take Care of a Pulled Lat Muscle

It’s happened to a lot of fitness enthusiasts: You’re crushing a workout, going after new personal records, cruising through pull-ups, rows, or even swinging a racket. Suddenly, you reach a little too far or pull a little too hard and feel a sharp pain in your upper back or side. You might have just pulled […]

Why Does My Back Hurt When I Cough?

Fits of coughing or the occasional clearing of your throat don’t usually cause pain except in the understandable areas of your throat and neck. However, sometimes your body reacts to the strain of coughing with pain in different areas, like the back, abdomen, or head. Does this pain mean something else is wrong, or that […]

Common Treatments for Sacroiliac Joint Pain

Among the many causes of low back pain is an issue with the sacroiliac (SI) joint. The SI joint is a critical joint that connects the very base of your spine with your hips; it’s the joint that connects the upper body to the lower body. As you can imagine, this point of contact is […]

3 conditions that cause backache and pelvic pain to occur simultaneously

Not sure why you’re experiencing backache and pelvic pain at the same time? With direct access to physical therapy, you can get a comprehensive analysis of your physical condition. Once your physical therapist understands the source of your pain, they can offer tailored pain management treatments designed to provide rapid relief. Learning about some conditions […]

Can stretching improve lower back mobility and function?

As with many other aspects of your health, “use it or lose it” applies to the structures in your lower back. When muscles and soft tissue aren’t exercised, they start to lose mass and become stiff. If muscles in one part of your back tighten up and lose length, you may end up overcompensating with […]

Here’s what you can do to improve your lower back muscle pain

When you have lower back pain, it can interfere with your ability to carry out everyday activities. It can be difficult to climb stairs and reach down to pick up clothes from your bedroom floor. In your lower back, there are several different muscles around your spine that can be the source of pain, including […]

Is it normal to have lower back pain in the early stages of pregnancy?

While it can be different for everyone, pregnancy can impact nearly every part of a woman’s body. Common symptoms include fatigue, nausea and cramping. But is lower back pain normal, especially during early pregnancy? The answer is yes. Pain in your lower back is a common early symptom of pregnancy. Up to 80% of women […]

3 tips you can use to get better sleep at night with lower back pain

When you have lower back pain, it can be tempting to just lie on the couch all day until it goes away. But even though it’s easy to assume that lying down for hours will help an ache in your lower back, the pain can actually interfere with your ability to get a good night’s […]

Here’s what to expect from spinal cord injury rehabilitation

The spinal cord is an essential part of your body’s communication system. It’s like a highway for messages that go from your brain to the rest of your body. You can think of your spinal cord as a main cable in a giant network. When someone has a spinal cord injury, it means this crucial […]

21 symptoms of spinal stenosis that can be addressed during physical therapy

Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal, the bony passageway that helps protect the spinal cord and nerves, narrows. This narrowing can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, causing pain, numbness and weakness. You can imagine it like a crowded hallway where people are all bumping into each other; that’s […]

Severe lower back pain: Causes and treatments

Lower back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. Most people will experience it at least once in their life, and there are many possible causes. Fortunately, there’s a lot of hope for relief. Rehabilitation therapies have more potential to improve lower back pain than any other condition.  This article will cover 12 […]

How can PT help a herniated disc heal quickly?

Herniated discs can be an incredibly painful and challenging issue to deal with. The pain can range from mild to severe and can have a significant impact on your daily activities and overall quality of life. Herniated discs can happen anywhere in the spine from the neck, to the upper or lower back. They can […]