Osteoporosis and Physical Therapy
Posted on September 30th, 2019 9/30/19
Osteoporosis is a disease where the bone density is decreased making the bones in the individual brittle and weak. When you have osteoporosis, your bones can break easily.…
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Lower Back Pain? It Could Be Your SI Joint
Posted on August 14th, 2019 8/14/19
Your lower back is screaming with pain. You’re past the point of ignoring it. Did you realize the problem could be caused by a joint that—strangely enough—barely moves?…
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It's Not Just for Hips & Knees: Cervical Disc Replacement
Posted on June 19th, 2019 6/19/19
Orthopedic surgeons have been replacing hips and knees with artificial joints for several decades. More recently, artificial disc replacements became available for the cervical spine. Just as hip…
Sit Up! Poor Posture = Back Pain
Posted on May 21st, 2019 5/21/19
Most of us have memories of a parent, grandparent or teacher scolding us, “Sit up straight!” In this case, all that nagging is beneficial. Good posture truly is…
MRI for Back Pain: Be Careful What You Ask For
Posted on June 4th, 2018 6/4/18
Patients with back and neck pain frequently ask their doctor if they need an MRI scan to diagnose and treat their problem. Their doctors answer “no” for most…
Getting to the Bottom of Back Pain for Women
Posted on May 25th, 2018 5/25/18
Back pain can be debilitating and chronic. One wrong move, even a slight one, can cause pain and interfere with your daily routine. And back pain can take…
Easy Neck Strengthening Exercises
Posted on February 8th, 2018 2/8/18
Just like other muscles in your body, your neck can be exercised and strengthened to improve range of motion and prevent pain. However, most of us take for…
Necks Need Exercise Too
Posted on July 17th, 2017 7/17/17
Just like other muscles in your body, your neck can be exercised and strengthened to improve range of motion and prevent pain. However, most of us take for…
Easing the Pain of Spring Cleaning
Posted on May 15th, 2017 5/15/17
You don’t have to live through many winters in Wisconsin to know they are long! Despite living most of my life here, I never seem to get used…