It is estimated that as many as 80% of us will experience some form of back or neck pain at some point in our lifetimes. Spinal stenosis can be one cause of back and neck pain. It affects your vertebrae (the bones of your back), narrowing the openings within those...
Do you having a burning pain that starts in your lower back and runs through your buttock? Do you feel tingling or numbness in the back of one leg? People who said yes to these questions likely have a lower back issue called sciatica. There are two sciatic nerves in...
An Integral Part of Rehabilitation and Recovery If you’ve had a recent injury or surgery, physical therapy (PT) may be an important part of your recovery. Your doctor may prescribe PT to improve your movement. PT can also help reduce pain, speed healing, and prevent stiffness or weakness that could...
neck pain treatment Edison, NJ In our earlier blog, we discussed just how common low back pain is in the general population and showed you why a conservative (non-surgical) approach is the best way to treat the condition. But pain can arise in other parts of the spine, too, and...
Many people spend hours a day in front of a computer without thinking about the impact on their bodies. They physically stress their bodies daily without realizing it by extending their wrists, slouching, sitting without foot support and straining to look at poorly placed monitors. In our last blog, we...
How to avoid an injury during snow shoveling: Health Plus PT, Edison, New Jersey. We would like to remind you of the importance of shoveling snow properly to avoid injuries, especially low back pain. Using incorrect body mechanics when shoveling can put undue stress on the lower back and lead...
What is Back Pain? Back pain is by far the most common health problem affecting millions of people globally. It is also the most casually dealt health problem by people, as we casually disregard back pain as an unavoidable physical discomfort; we fail to realize that the very basic back...
Blue skies, warm temperatures, spring cleaning. Be careful though! Household chores can literally be a pain in your neck (and back). Health Plus offers tips to reduce your chance of injury. One of the most important things you can do to protect your back is to always make sure you...
While the 78 million Baby Boomers in America are living stronger than ever, the natural effects of aging leave many with common conditions that can slow them down. Here are workout solutions for frequent problems to help you maintain your healthy exercise routine. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Typically caused by repetitive...