I’m sure you’ve heard this before and maybe thought it yourself — if you go to a surgeon, they’re just going to recommend surgery. While I can’t speak for all surgeons, data clearly shows that isn’t always the case. There are so many treatment options to help patients dealing with back and neck pain or…
Today we’re busting a big and long-held myth – that all surgeons just want to do surgery. The truth is, there are so many modern spine treatments and procedures out there that patients and their doctors have a lot of options to treat pain and injury – not just surgical but non-surgical ones too. A…
A patient of ours with an undiagnosed neurologic disease stepped into the aquatic tank we have in our physical therapy practice for the first time recently. On land, her left leg has significant weakness and she has to use a rolling walker — and she has for a decade. But once she stepped inside the…
Aquatic therapy can be a game changer for people suffering from back pain, chronic pain or other injuries. How does it work? And is it right for you? We hear from a patient and an expert on this unique treatment.
Actor Chris Hemsworth used it to pump up for Thor, and elite athletes use it to train. But did you know that blood flow restriction — or BFR— is also a tool in physical therapy? Could this new treatment be right for you?
From sex to suicide – there are deep impacts that back and neck pain can have not just on our bodies – but on our entire lives. Today’s guest is here to honestly talk about how back pain hijacked her life – and how she came back from it with the help of the spine…
When newlywed Valeria came to see me at the age of 28, she was not living the life she had expected or dreamed. A once incredibly active professional, she had been sidelined by intense and chronic pain after hurting her back while exercising with weights at home during the pandemic. Her pain was so severe,…
Aquatic therapy, also known as hydrotherapy, is a form of physical therapy that involves exercises performed in water. It is a popular treatment option for individuals with chronic pain, as it offers numerous benefits that can help manage pain and improve overall well-being. What is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is a condition that affects millions…
One of the newest health trends for athletes is Blood Flow Restriction training or BFR. This technique has also been useful for more than just that, it is for physical therapy and healing as well. Former NFL Player Jimmie Jones, and VSI Physical Therapist Justin Geisler, discuss Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training and how it…
If you asked someone the question ‘why do you do rehabilitation after spine surgery?’, you would probably get an answer within 30 seconds. It’s pretty common knowledge that after any type of orthopedic surgery, it is essential to undergo rehabilitation to restrengthen the areas of your body that were affected by surgery. But what most…
