All The Right (Spinal) Curves…
…in all the right places! (Part II) In part 1 of this blog series, we discussed the importance of the sagittal or “side view” curves of the entire human spine. In part 2 of this blog series, I would like to go into greater detail as to why proper spinal curves are critical, when dealing with […]
Proper Lifting Techniques
Dr. Vic Alfieri, DPT discusses two simple strategies to use during your daily activities to prevent you from developing lower back pain the next time you have to lift something from the floor or move something down to the floor.
Vax-D for Spinal Decompression
Vax-D is a spinal decompression table used to effectively treat patients complaining of low back pain. The table stretches the muscles, ligaments, discs, and joints of the low back, which releases negative pressure on these pain generating structures.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
Knee pain is a common complaint which can limit many activities of daily living such as standing up from a chair, going up and down stairs, or simply walking. There are multiple different types of knee pain which can be treated by a physical therapist. The one I would like to discuss today is called Patellofemoral […]