Are You Ready to Put an End to Your Pain? Do you ever find yourself complaining about persistent lower back pain? You could be suffering from a herniated disc. Herniated discs can occur anywhere along the spine, but they are most common in the lower back. Back pain can be caused by a variety of
Category: Back Pain Relief
Sit Up Straight: Could Poor Posture Be To Blame For Back Pain?
You may be surprised about the true reasons for your pain symptoms! The majority of people have difficulty sitting and standing up straight. Many of us can recall our parents and instructors telling us that excellent posture was the key to good health later in life! We all rolled our eyes at the time since
Living With Sciatica? Say Goodbye to Chronic Pain With This Secret!
Physical therapy holds the key to pain relief. Our bodies are composed of a complex network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Your sciatic nerve is the largest nerve you’ve got in your body. It extends from the lumbar spine through the buttocks area, and if there is unnecessary pressure applied to it, it can
It’s Time For Herniated Disk Pain To Pack Its Bags!
Your journey to real pain relief begins here. According to The National Institute of Health, “The highest prevalence [of herniated disc cases] is among people aged 30-50 years, with a male to female ratio of 2:1. There is little evidence to suggest that drug treatments are effective in treating herniated discs.” This is especially important
5 Tips To Help You Address Your Chronic Back Pain Problem
A physical therapist could help you feel better, faster! Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) back pain? It’s true! In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 1 in 5 people have chronic pain. If you experience pain and discomfort on a daily
Feeling Discouraged From Lower Back Pain? PT Could Help You!
Many people experience lower back discomfort and are unsure how to get long-term relief. Dealing with this type of discomfort can take time away from relaxing, working, spending time with family, and generally enjoying life. It can also make a person irritated, anxious, and lead to a range of other health problems! According to the
The Top 5 Ways Proper Posture can Help Alleviate Back Pain
Everyone has heard the importance of sitting or standing up straight. However, maintaining proper posture at all hours of the day is usually easier said than done. Many people experience back pain due to poor posture. Sitting and standing up straight allows for proper spinal alignment, which can prevent back pain. However, it can be
Ached by Lower Back Pain? Stand up Straighter with Physical Therapy
Lower back pain is a sensation all too familiar to millions of people. This ache can hinder many aspects of your life: working, spending time with friends and family, partaking in the activities you enjoy, and even just relaxing. If lower back pain is plaguing your everyday life, it is important that you find relief as soon as you can.
How Physical Therapy Can Relieve Back & Neck Pain
You don’t have to keep dealing with pain! Back and neck pain are extremely common conditions that many people struggle with over the course of their lives. According to the National Institute of Health, back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a doctor or miss days at work. Even school-age children
Constantly Refilling Your Opioids? Talk To Your Doctor About Physical Therapy
Chronic pain affects 50 million adults in America—that’s about 20 percent of us! You may be one of them if pain and dysfunction have been a part of your daily life for at least three months or more. At Lewy Physical Therapy, our experienced and friendly physical therapist staff is dedicated to helping you move