Sciatic nerve pain can be debilitating. If you’ve been struggling with it, I don’t have to tell you that. Burning, shooting pain down the back of one leg is usually how sciatic pain manifests. Because this is the human body’s largest nerve (running from the lower back, splitting in two and travelling down the back […]
Physical Therapy
What Are Common Pain Management Techniques?
People in pain come to people like me (chiropractors and other medical professionals) looking for a silver bullet to stop it. But it’s not always that easy. Sometimes, the answer to pain is a complex of approaches. Drugs may be convenient but they’re also expensive – and not just for your wallet – for your […]
What Happens When You Don’t do PT?
I see it all the time. People who’ve been injured or who have had major surgery and don’t follow through with physical therapy. I understand that it’s time-consuming and that there are copays involved. But here’s the thing: there are serious consequences for not following the program of PT you’re routinely prescribed for serious juries […]
Best Physical Therapy NJ: Improving Flexibility as You Age
The older we get, the more important maintaining flexibility becomes. Our bodies aren’t made to last forever but it’s not true that we can’t help them work better as we age. Best physical therapy, NJ: improving flexibility as you age is offered to those interested in improving quality of life by maintaining their bodies’ ability […]
More on What to Expect on Arrival at Back & Body Springfield
In the last article, Back and Body Medical Springfield touched on what you should expect upon your first visit with us. In this article, we will be telling you about some of the various treatments we offer and what you should expect during your first consultation/treatment. If you are getting physical therapy, the physical therapist […]
What to Expect at Back & Body Springfield Part 1
We at Back and Body Medical Springfield want to give you an insight into what your first visit with us would be like. We want you to be as comfortable with the process as possible as we can all then focus on what’s needed to get you out of pain and well again. So here’s […]
Physical Therapy for Arthritis: What Are the Signs of Early Onset Arthritis?
Contrary to popular belief, arthritis can strike anyone at any age. 54 million US adults are estimated to suffer from arthritis. And while it’s not as common among the younger generation, it still happens. 7% of the population aged between 18 and 44 lives with arthritis. Even infants and children aren’t immune, with 300,000 having […]
How Often Should I Stretch?
How many of you reading don’t stretch your bodies regularly? Do you remember the last time you intentionally stretched? I don’t mean that morning reach for the ceiling, or the cat stretch while you’re waking up in bed. I mean targeting specific muscles with stretching to keep them supple and elongated (as they should naturally […]
More Treatment Options Available at Back & Body Springfield
Are you in pain and looking for relief? Search no more; Back and Body Springfield is here to help, and provide you with a wide variety of treatments that suit you specifically. Some treatments we provide follow: Manipulation Under Anesthesia Medical Massage Nerve Conduction Velocity Testing Posture Correction Trigger Point Injections Spinal Decompression Ultrasound Therapy […]
What Treatment Options are Available at Back & Body Springfield?
Are you in pain and looking for relief? Search no more; Back and Body Springfield is here to help, and provide you with a wide variety of treatments that suit you specifically. The treatments we provide are as follows: Chiropractic Physical Therapy Active Release Techniques (ART) Cold Laser Therapy Custom Rehab Programs Custom Stretching Programs […]
