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So you just concluded a visit with your doctor.  You listened to them explain that you have a little arthritis in your back.  You returned home wondering… Just what does a “little” arthritis mean?  Am I going to be in pain for the rest of my life?   To answer concisely (and give you some good news), no- you will not always have pain!  Fully understanding why begs a third question: What is arthritis, anyways? Arthritis describes a variety of con...

Will I Ever Get Off the Back Pain Merry-Go-Round? Many of you have experienced first hand how overwhelmingly difficult eliminating back pain for good can be. As a physical therapist, we often hear about failed attempts to get relief from different treatment options, including chiropractors, personal trainers, and even physical therapy.  I think the majority of the problem for these people is twofold.  The first problem comes from not identifying the root of what is causing the problem...

Have Low Back Pain? Get Physical Therapy First! by Sean Hagey | Aug 29, 2015 | Physical Therapy | 0 comments Do You Have Low Back Pain? Physical Therapy Can Help! You’ve likely already seen the statistics on low back pain. Up to 80% of us will have an episode of back pain at some point in our lives. For many people this pain doesn’t go away and may become chronic or recurring. Low back pain is the main cause of disability worldwide and ...