Treat Your Own Low Back Pain: A Guide to Self-Assessment and Management

August 7, 2024

Low back pain is a common issue affecting many individuals. Identifying whether your pain is mechanical (related to movement) or non-mechanical is crucial for knowing how to proceed and effective self-management. This guide will help you understand your back pain, assess its nature, and provide practical steps for relief. Understanding Mechanical vs. Non-Mechanical Back Pain

The Real Culprit Behind Your Back Pain

October 17, 2023

Introduction Low back pain is a common problem that many people experience at some point in their lives. When it strikes, it’s easy to assume that the pain originates in the lower back itself. However, the truth is a bit more complicated. Sometimes, the root causes of low back pain can be traced to areas

Lifting Techniques Refresher

November 6, 2022

By Jordan Hove PT, DPT Taking out boxes of holiday decorations, hauling packages to and from the car, reaching items on the higher shelves at the back of your closet … the holiday season certainly requires its fair share of bending, lifting and reaching. This, coupled with the cooler weather, makes now the ideal time

I Am a Back Pain Expert, and Just Experienced My First Episode of Acute Low Back Pain

February 18, 2022

By Mary Rose Strickland, PT, DPT, OCS For over 10 years, I have been specializing in seeing individuals with all orthopedic conditions, the most common of which is low back pain.  I have attended top low back pain courses and conferences in the world learning how to evaluate and treat low back pain.  For years,

If You Have Pain That Goes Down Your Leg(s)

February 18, 2022

If you have pain that goes down either or both of your legs, initial movements will be discussed to find ways to “move” the pain to the low back region. That is the first step in attempting to resolve the problem.