Upper back pain is one of the most frequent complaints of pregnant and post-partum women. This pain is usually located between the shoulder blades and the spine and can range from sharp to dull to just a “stuck” feeling. This pain is very common during these life transitions due to the major changes happening in…
Low back pain is the most common complaint I hear from my patients who are pregnant or recently post-partum. Why? During pregnancy, women produce a hormone called relaxin. This hormone causes an increase in laxity to allow the joints to expand to accommodate the growing fetus and eventually allow you to push that baby out….
Pain is the most common symptom that brings patients to physical therapy. It is one word that can describe a multitude of sensations, which are different for each patient that enters the clinic. The truth is pain is subjective. Pain is an output from our brain rather than a specific sensation coming from body tissues….
Love it or hate it, running can be a great form of exercise. Running not only works your core and lower extremity muscles, but it provides an excellent workout for your heart and lungs. Running can offer a constructive outlet for mental, physical, and emotional stress. And running is free. Besides needing a good pair…