Lower back pain is a common and debilitating condition that many patients face, and as physical therapists, understanding how to best treat it is crucial. In today’s clinical environment, a key question often asked is, “How do physical therapists treat lower back pain?” This inquiry is common, not only for clinicians but also for patients […]
Managing Locked Back Pain
Managing pain from a locked back is a common search query online. A locked back, characterized by severe pain and limited mobility, is a particularly distressing form of back pain. This blog explores the intricacies of a locked back. The article was created from insights shared by physical therapists, Alex Guanco and Ashley Langford […]
Strategies to Prevent and Treat Lower Back Pain
This blog explores Strategies to Prevent and Treat Lower Back Pain as directed by Physical Therapists Alex Guanco and Ashley Langford. Scroll down to watch the YouTube Video. Lower back pain (LBP) is a common condition that affects millions globally, irrespective of age or occupation. It’s a leading cause of disability and often impacts quality of life, […]
What Is Sciatica?
The wait and see approach can hurt! Taking action can mean immediate relief for low back pain and sciatica, study reveals. You have heard this word many times. But what is Sciatica? And more importantly what can you do about it? Sciatica occurs when pain radiates along the sciatic nerve. This is a large nerve […]
Noxious Pain, No Gain! Tips and Stretches for Treating Lumbar Instability
James Fenton, DPT, Senior Clinic Manager of CORA Coral Gables, CORA Homestead and CORA Westchester walks viewers through basic home exercises to relieve your back pain. Lumbar instability is a product of poor core musculature activation. Symptoms include pain and difficulty performing functional, or even simple recreational activities. James Fenton, DPT, understands the frustration for […]
3 Steps to Stop Your Severe Lower Back Pain
Were you just reaching for something and all of a sudden experienced severe lower back pain? It’s scary how quickly and strongly the pain can debilitate you. The feeling that one wrong move will cause even more pain or cripple your ability to move is incredibly common; however, the situation is not as bad as […]
