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herniated disc

What do you think is causing your back pain? Could it be a herniated disc? Find out.

April 6th, 2020

Has anyone ever told you they have a “slipped disc”? This term is actually a misnomer, since discs don’t really “slip” but either degenerate, bulge, or herniate. Fortunately, a physical therapist can treat all these issues! The latter condition, called a disc herniation, occurs when the outer layer of the disc tears. This allows the

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Wake Up Feeling Achy

4 Things To Do if You Wake Up Feeling Achy

March 20th, 2020

Why wake up feeling achy and stiff in the morning? Could it be an old, ill-suited mattress? An unsupportive pillow? A poor sleeping position? Do you have an underlying health condition like osteoarthritis? What about dehydration? Maybe it’s a combination of these issues, or maybe it’s something else entirely. Whatever the reason, a.m. stiffness is

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Stay Active

Does Your Desk Job Keep You Sedentary? Here’s How to Stay Active During the 9-5!

March 10th, 2020

One of the many benefits of physical therapy is that it helps show you how physical activity is medicine! Our physical therapy team strongly believes that the human body was meant to stay active, and when it doesn’t, things start to break down. Unfortunately, the modern environment isn’t great for promoting regular physical activity. Many

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