In the United States, back pain is the second most common cause of disability, affecting over 80% of people at some point in their lives. Back pain is caused by injury from lifting heavy objects, accidents, injuries, or degeneration due to conditions such as herniated discs and sciatica. Even though back pain is extremely disabling and common, not all people experience the same symptoms, and even with people who do suffer the same symptoms, their reactions could be very different. This is ... [Read More]
cervical pain
Reasons to See a Physical Therapist
The goal of physical therapy is to alleviate pain and restore or improve your body’s function and mobility. A physical therapist has years of training in how to help your body heal and ways to optimize its function. This could mean getting back to work (occupational therapy), or exceeding performance milestones in sports. Here are some of the reasons you might want to see a physical therapist. Joint pain Whether you have osteoarthritis or an acute injury, joint pain can seriously interfere ... [Read More]
Is Your Back Pain Caused by Your Job?
It is not always intentional, but many jobs end up putting their workers at a high risk for back pain and injury. Information from the World Health Organization's International Labour Office reveals that the problem is global. The organization lists “musculoskeletal diseases” as common, and part of 268 million non-fatal workplace accidents in which employees miss work. According to Everyday Health, back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the United States, and the leading cause ... [Read More]
Is Your Furniture Causing Your Back Pain?
Most people experience back pain at some point in their lives, almost as if it’s a rite of passage. Many of us sit at a desk in front of a computer when we do our jobs. But is your furniture to blame for back pain? This isn’t just about office furniture, either, because the wrong mattress or an odd chair can precipitate making your back pain worse. Find out what you can do to minimize back pain by choosing the right furniture. The human body is not meant to sit in a chair all day. Sitting, ... [Read More]
