5 Steps to improve chronic lower back pain
If you’ve been sidelined by a sore back, you’re not alone. Four out of five people experience back pain at some point, making it the second most common reason for visiting the physical therapist. Although determining the cause of back pain can be complicated, there are many different actions you can take to help improve lower […]
Thoracic Spine Mobility Exercises
In this video I share with you a series of exercises for improving your thoracic spine mobility. Research has been shown reduced thoracic mobility in individuals who spend more than 7 hours/day sitting and active less than150 min/week of physical activity. In addition, Thoracic kyphosis may not be an important contributor to the development of […]
Does disc bulges heal and how long does it takes?
A herniated lumbar disc is a displacement of intervertebral disc material (nucleus pulposus or annulus fibrosis) beyond the intervertebral disc space. In addition, the highest prevalence is among people aged 30-50 years, with a male to female ratio of 2:1. (Read More) A herniated disk, which can occur in any part of the spine, can […]
3 Exercise for thoracic mobility
Research has shown that manipulation of the thoracic spine can be beneficial for the neck (Read more) and shoulder pain (Read more). So it only stands to reason that improving mobility at this crucial area of the spine could be helpful for patients who complain about neck or shoulder pain. In addition, getting more range of […]