Back Pain Is Often Over-Treated
Despite abundant evidence and published guidelines calling for conservative initial treatment of most back pain through methods including physical therapy and over-the-counter medications such as […]
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Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
Planning your Thanksgiving Feast? Check out these recipes that pack bold flavors without packing on the pounds! Whether you’re following a special diet or just […]
60% of Adults Prescribed Opioids Have Leftover Pills
Prescription opioid deaths have quadrupled since 1999, yet even as the heartbreaking effect of the opioid epidemic increases, Americans are holding on to—and sharing—their pills. […]
Physical Therapist’s Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects approximately 1% of the United States population. RA often results in pain and inflammation in […]
5 Foods You Should Eat This Fall
Your mom probably never gave you better advice than when she said, “Eat your fruits and veggies.” But eating healthy may seem harder come fall, […]
We’re All Responsible For Our Opioid Reliance—Even Patients
Blame our healthcare ecosystem and our quick-fix culture. Opioids are remarkable. For the treatment of severe acute pain, opioids can be the key to success. I […]
Opioid Overload
When it comes to back and neck pain alone, 1-2% of patients with low back pain who seek treatment have a serious disorder and require […]
Physical Therapist’s Guide to Osteoarthritis of the Spine
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the spine is a condition that usually occurs with aging and is typically diagnosed after age 50. Its causes include injury to the […]
8 Fall Steps for Healthy Living
Give your health a boost this fall with eight tips so simple you’ll hardly know they’re healthy. As the days get shorter and the temperatures […]
Physical Therapy Plays a Key Role in Reducing Frequency of ACL Injuries
For many families, sending your kids back to school also means sending them back out onto the field as fall sports begin. But did you […]