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It makes sense that routinely taking the stairs can help improve your heart health, but what about improving your low back pain? A recent study found that more stairs climbed equaled less incidence of low back pain, especially in women with chronic low back pain. On average, this translated in to people with low back pain took 13-26 flights of stairs LESS than their pain free counterparts per week. Why do stairs help low back pain? Weakness in the large butt muscle, the

Hip pain is a common problem that can cause a significant loss of function and mobility. Without your hips moving normally you may have difficulty walking, running, climbing stairs, or playing sports. Sometimes there is a trauma such as a fall or twist, but other times hip pain can result from changes related to aging such as arthritis. Rehabilitation is also helpful after hip replacement to regain function. Physical Therapy can help by finding out the problems in the hip

Shoulder pain is a common problem that can cause a significant loss of function and mobility. Without your arms functioning normally you may have difficulty lifting, putting on clothes, doing housework, or playing sports. Sometimes there is a trauma such as a fall or twist, but other times shoulder pain can result from changes related to aging such as arthritis. A "frozen shoulder" can occur after any situation in which you limit your movement due to pain or injury. Tend

Knee pain is a common problem that can cause a significant loss of function and mobility. Without your knees you may have difficulty walking, running, climbing stairs, or playing sports. Sometimes there is a trauma such as a fall or twist, but other times knee pain can result from changes related to aging such as arthritis. Rehabilitation is also helpful after knee replacement to regain function. Physical Therapy can help by finding out the problems in the knee, then work

Neck pain is a common problem experienced by many people. It can occur with or without headaches and causes a lot of pain and loss of function. Daily activities and housework can become difficult. Often habits such as poor posture, work environment, or stress can contribute to problems and make neck pain worse. Sufferers may also have headaches or jaw and face pain as well. Types of neck pain that may benefit from conservative physical therapy treatment: Whiplash: neck p

Approximately one in six people experience headaches; one in nine people experience migraines. Some episodes are severe enough to cause lost work or a visit to the physician or hospital for treatment. Children may even be affected by severe headaches or migraines that affect their schoolwork and recreational activities. Physical therapy can help decrease the tight muscles that put tension on the sensitive nerves in the head and neck. Posture can also play a role and can be

Plantar Fasciitis or foot pain caused by tightening of the connective tissue or plantar fascia can cause significant dysfunction. Tightness of the fascia can place a lot of pressure on sensitive nerves and stimulate bone spur formation. People with this condition often have difficulty walking, foot pain getting out of bed, finding comfortable shoes, and may develop chronic problems. Conservative Physical Therapy Management of foot pain may include: Modalities: such a

Back pain is very common. It is estimated that 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their life. Some of the common symptoms include: Chronic Back Pain Leg Pain Sacroiliac Pain Tailbone Pain Muscle Pain Nerve Pain Difficulty Functioning Difficulty Working Types of back pain that may benefit from conservative physical therapy treatment: Sciatica: Low back, buttock, and leg/ foot pain from compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. Herniated or Bul