by Tim Liversage | May 19, 2022 | Back Pain, Low Back Pain, Mid-Back Pain
Going to the zoo is one of baby’s favorite activities! And baby-wearing is one of the easiest ways to carry your baby around. But have you ever been intimidated by baby-wearing? Maybe you don’t know how to set yourself up for success or aren’t sure if you’re wearing...
by Tim Liversage | Feb 24, 2022 | Back Pain, Low Back Pain
Low back pain has many causes and is influenced by many different factors. Pain and stiffness can be caused by our posture, overuse, improper bending and lifting, and our activities; whether you are an office worker or professional athlete. Low back pain can be...
by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Aug 26, 2021 | Back Pain, Chronic Pain, Low Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons individuals visit their primary care doctors each year and up to 80% of Americans will experience lower back pain at some point in their lifetime. One of the most frustrating things about dealing with lower back pain...
by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Aug 5, 2021 | Back Pain, Low Back Pain, Mid-Back Pain, Work From Home
Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints in working adults. Up to 80% of people will experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. While many companies have addressed this through improving the workstations of their employees,...
by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Sep 2, 2020 | Low Back Pain, Pain, pelvic floor, Physical Therapy, Wellbeing
Chances are that at some point in your life, someone has told you to ‘brace/engage/contract your core.’ What exactly does this mean though? And why are you instructed to do this so often before and during exercises? Let’s dig a little deeper into what the ‘core’ is,...
by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Sep 2, 2020 | Low Back Pain, pelvic floor, Uncategorized, Wellbeing
Diaphragmatic breathing has become a popular recommendation among Physical Therapists, Personal Trainers, Healthcare providers, and Fitness Instructors alike. The connection between breathing dysfunction and the development or presence of low back pain has been...
