What Is Myofascial Release?
From time to time a patient will come to see us with back pain that just won’t go away. Their doctor says there is nothing wrong structurally and it is just “aches and pains”. They have tried massages, pain medication, and exercises the doctor gave them but to no avail. Some of these patients have…
Low Back Pain? Try Therapeutic Yoga
In the US yoga has risen in popularity over the past decades, to become a staple in the fitness industry. The trend has been incorporating yoga into the physical therapy model as it can benefit patient mobility and strength. To get even more specific, there has been more interest in using yoga as a tool…
Can A Weak Core Cause Back Pain?
Have you ever heard the saying “You need to strengthen your core.”? Why do I want a strong core for my lower back pain? Having a strong core does not only mean having “six-pack abs” or looking good on the beach. Your core is not only what you see on the front of your stomach,…
What If Your Knee Pain is Caused by Your Ankles?
Are you ignoring that pain when you walk? When you get out of bed and continue to go about your day? At Preferred Physical Therapy we help people with lower back pain, neck pain, shoulder, and knee pain daily… and it’s safe to say that imbalances or “asymmetries” in the body are the number one…
What are the Signs Of Bursitis?
I get this question a lot. Probably because it applies to every joint. I have recently been seeing quite a few clients suffering from bursitis, but very few actually know what bursitis is. Now to understand a little about bursitis and why people get it you first need to know exactly what a bursa is.…
5 Daily Habits That Reduce Stiffness
I wanted to answer a common question I get asked about being stiff which we get asked regularly by patients at Preferred Physical Therapy: “Nick, do you have any advice for someone like me who isn’t in a lot of pain? I am incredibly stiff when I wake up in the morning and I feel…
The BIG Reason Why Back Pain KEEPS Occurring…
Recently, I reached out to my patients to inquire about what their biggest health challenge is that they are currently facing. I have taken the time to review the answers with great care. And here are two of the many responses I received : “Nick… How do you continue to try and stay fit (gym,…
Tips To Help Alleviate Back Pain While Driving
If you drive fairly long distances to and from work every day, if your job requires you to drive long hours, or, if you’re the designated driver in your family – it’s likely you’ve experienced back pain. In fact, around 30-60% of drivers report having back pain at some point in their life, and a…
Are My Ankles Causing My Knee Pain?
Feel pain when you walk, get out of bed, exercise, and go about your day? Something could be out of balance (and it’s probably not what you think!) At Preferred Physical Therapy we help people daily with lower back pain, neck pain, shoulder, and knee pain… and it’s safe to say that imbalances or asymmetries…
Is Your Back Sore After Wrapping Christmas Gifts?
Christmas is approaching and you know what that means you probably have a lot of gifts to wrap! (That’s if you haven’t finished wrapping everything up for Christmas Day just yet). But that also means sitting hunched over, suffering from back pain. For many of us, buying gifts for loved ones is enjoyable, but when…
