Low back pain is one of the most common reasons why the general population seek physical therapy. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the use of MRI’s, spinal injections and various medications in order to provide patients with a pathoanatomocal explanation as to why they are feeling their pain and to
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This is a review of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) conducted in Iran evaluating the efficacy of acupuncture and baclofen. by Hitomi Asano L.Ac Low back pain is a leading cause of disability among US adults. Most patients with acute low back pain will recover quickly. However, those who continue to deal with low back
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Sciatica is described as pain due to compression on the sciatic nerve that causes pain and sometimes tingling and numbness in the lower back into the buttock and down either lower extremity. Sometimes, these symptoms can be caused by compression on the sciatic nerve due to contraction or tightness of the piriformis muscle. Symptoms can
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Did you know that over 50% of people suffer from recurring back pain and/or have persistent chronic pain following their injury? In fact, a study following people 5 years after their first episode of pain revealed that they reported a significant decline in their overall quality of life, with pain directly impacting their livelihoods and
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Chiropractic manipulation dates back to the ancient Greeks. In fact, it is said that Hippocrates was the father of modern medicine. He was known to use manipulation as one of his treatment methods. The theory of chiropractic revolves around the premise that there are 24 freely movable vertebrae, which house and protect the spinal cord,
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Anatomically the Low Back is an architectural work of art. It is comprised of 5 Lumbar Vertebrae with 5 cartilaginous discs in between each vertebra. The Sacrum is a triangular shaped bone which L-5 or the lowest Lumbar sits upon. Below the Sacrum is the Coccyx or tailbone which is usually fused by age 21.
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Chiropractic is a science philosophy and art which examines the spine for slight misalignments or segmental dysfunctions. These vertebrae which are in an abnormal position and cause interference with the bodies nervous system, are also called Subluxations. These Subluxations can not only cause pain but can be detrimental to the body’s natural balance or homeostasis. The
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Here at Advanced Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, we are proud to also offer various braces and orthotic casting in addition to our physical therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic services throughout our 6 locations. We have a wide variety of braces that maybe you have received or are a good candidate to benefit from, depending on your
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A popular concept today in the realm of exercise is barefoot running. Many people today choose to throw away their old running shoes with cushioned heels and run barefoot or wear minimalist shoes. While there is some debate on the topic, studies have shown that barefoot running results in decreased ground reaction forces into the
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Many of my patients enjoy working out in some capacity whether it is at a gym or exercising at home. One of the major contributing factors to injury can be linked back to technique. Even some of those “I do this exercise all the time, I don’t know how this happened” injuries I often find
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