by Melanie Herron | Dec 5, 2019 | Active Lifestyle, Aging, Arthritis, Back Pain, Chronic Pain, Hip, Knee Pain, Overuse Injury, Pelvic Pain, Spine Care
Many people come to physical therapy thinking one thing is wrong, only to discover the cause of their pain is something entirely different. When Missy began lower extremity physical therapy for her knees, she thought running was the culprit. “I continuously heard...
by Melanie Herron | Jun 20, 2019 | Active Lifestyle, Back Pain, Fitness, Spine Care, Staying Healthy
Many of us dream of strong abdominals. Not just for the way they look, but also because having a strong core helps you do virtually anything. Core strength can also reduce your risk of injury and improve athletic performance. Here’s why. Really, what is a core? Your...
by Melanie Herron | Mar 5, 2019 | Active Lifestyle, Back Pain, Chronic Pain, Spine Care
“Sit up straight.” “Don’t slouch.” If your mom was anything like mine, you’ve probably heard that more than a few times in your life. But mom was right to correct us and not just because a slumped posture looks terrible. Poor posture can adversely affect health in...
by Melanie Herron | Dec 10, 2018 | Back Pain, Chronic Pain, Spine Care
Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability in the U.S., affecting around 25% of people. In most cases, LBP is mild and will go away on its own. Sometimes that is not the case, and LBP becomes a chronic issue. Studies show that the most effective treatments...
by Melanie Herron | Aug 16, 2018 | Back Pain, Spine Care
Today’s Americans are sitting for extended periods of time, often hunched over while looking at a computer screen. Back pain is no longer something that is akin to being old. More and more of our younger population are seeking help for back pain. Sitting in front of a...
by Melanie Herron | Jun 6, 2017 | Active Lifestyle, Apparel, Back Pain, Spine Care
Warmer weather means lighter clothing all around, and footwear is no exception. But before you grab the flip-flops for summer outings and activities, physical therapists join other medical professionals in offering a word of caution: long-term flip-flop use can be bad...
