It’s that time of year - when people set goals and take action to improve their health, get back in shape, and ramp up exercise routines. But what happens when your body isn’t ready for what your mind ...

As blood flow increases to your body during exercise, your muscles enlarge to accommodate it. Although this helps power you through the task at hand, those swollen muscles can impinge on nerves and ...

You've likely heard of sciatica before. The shooting pain that runs down your lower back, buttocks and leg can disrupt your daily routine and linger for months. But if you've tried traditional ...

A lot of back and leg pain can be traced to your hips, which are critical to almost every move you make. These mobility and ...

Glute bridges target the hamstrings and glutes. If you're walking, standing up from the couch or bending down to pick something up, you are using your hamstrings. The muscles, which run down the back ...

Apply aloe vera gel, hydrocortisone cream, or a cold compress to the itchy area. Consider changing your laundry detergent to ...

Back pain can make you nervous about tying your shoes, let alone working out. However, while resting a painful back may help for a time, often getting back in the gym and moving makes it feel better, ...

When a patient comes to our physical therapy clinic with lower back pain, it’s standard protocol to take a thorough history and complete a neurological exam. This is especially important if the ...

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