While spine surgery is not for everyone, for those who must undergo surgery, I am often asked my opinion as to whether physical therapy is needed after surgery. Some patients and even doctors have been nervous about early physical therapy, preferring to wait 4-6 weeks prior to starting PT. However, one disadvantage of waiting is […]

While low back pain in adolescents is less common than in the elderly, there are some instances in which a young person should seek medical advice. One such condition is pars fracture.  This cause of low back pain can be seen in young athletes in sports as cheerleading, soccer, football, wrestling, weight lifting, volleyball, rowing, […]

Shin pain in runners (Part I) Not every pain in the shin is the same. Many runners who have shin pain may be suffering from something other than “shin splints.” In today’s post, we will investigate this particular diagnosis, however, stay tuned for future posts on other common and not so common causes of shin […]

Exercise has many proven health benefits such as lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, improving mental health and mood, increasing metabolism and muscle and bone strength, as well as enhancing balance and reaction times. Even knowing about all of the great benefits, a common reason people delay beginning an exercise regimen is that they are unfamiliar […]