Photo: State Archives of Florida Yes, Pilates can cause back pain. And yes, it can treat back pain. Pilates and Core Strengthening Pilates has many great benefits, including core strengthening. Core strengthening is beneficial, as it incorporates deep muscles of the abdominals and back that often are weak, especially among individuals with back pain. Having …
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Why You Should Get Physical Therapy For Your Back Pain
I recently treated a patient with leg pain that radiates from his back. It goes into his thighs and even down below his knees. This pain began 3-4 months ago, and he is unsure how it started. Before his session, I knew his walking had been problematic because when he stood up in the lobby, he …
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Changing Crib Sheets Without Pain
There are a few baby-related tasks that can be near-impossible without straining your back, so here is what I do for changing crib sheets. Photo: National Media Museum 1. Buy at least 3-4 crib sheets and 3-4 waterproof pads. I promise that the price of these is far less than a back injury. 2. Take …
Chick-fil-A Cobb Salad: A Healthy Review
The Cobb Salad at Chick-Fil-A is a delicious and healthy alternative to your usual fast food meal. I have enjoyed it so much that my husband now eats it as well. The cobb salad is made with Romaine and greens, not iceberg lettuce. It’s additional veggies are cherry tomatoes, corn, cabbage, and carrots, which are …
Unexplained Arm and Leg Symptoms
This post is about Central Cord Syndrome; please see the article from my last post for reference. There is one diagnosis that is often not discovered until it is too late. It is called central cord syndrome or central cord compression. Your spinal cord is being compressed within a part of the neck, so you …
Central Cord Syndrome: Arm/Leg Pain Coming From Neck
The following article is from NIH, and it summarizes a serious condition that can go undiagnosed for several months-years. So if you experience any or all of these symptoms, get medical attention immediately! I have seen this many times, and when symptoms are ignored for too long, they can become permanent. What is Central Cord …
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Which Health Professional Should I See?
If you are experiencing pain or have an injury, there are many options for health professionals to treat your painful condition. So who should you see first? Going to your family doctor is usually the best first step, and he/she will direct you with initial treatments and referrals. However, sometimes you can go straight to …
Inner Knee Pain from Jogging
If you have inner knee pain from jogging, see if you fit this scenario. The inner part of your knee hurts as a result of overdoing your jogging program recently. You have pain only with jogging. Other activities (walking, moving the knee) are not painful. Treatment for Inner Knee Pain: 1. Rest, ice, over-the-counter medicine …
7 Easy Exercises At Your Desk
1. Do a runner’s stretch for your calf muscles. Stand facing a wall, put one foot in front of the other foot, and place your arms out in front of you on the wall. Push into the wall with your hands. Keep both feet facing forward and keep both heels on the floor. The leg …
Twisting and Back Pain, Joint Pain
Photo: joystiq.com Twisting one of your joints in an awkward way is an easy recipe for injury, especially in the low back, shoulder, knee and ankle. How To Avoid Twisting Your Back: Turn your entire body by turning your legs. Change positions in order to reach the object with ease. Turn toward the object, then …
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