Do you have a literal pain in your butt that you cannot figure out? Have friends told you that you are suffering from sciatica? And, Dr. Google tells you that it’s Piriformis Syndrome? Are you wondering what is the difference, why is it important, and MOST IMPORTANTLY what can I do to feel better now? IfContinue Reading »
Is sharp pain in your legs bothering you with sitting, standing, or walking? Are you having difficulty sleeping due to leg pain? Are you confused about what is going on and what you should do about these symptoms? Many people have fear because they don’t know what to do when leg pain starts. They start searchingContinue Reading »
What’s the Best Way to Sit With Low Back Pain?Are you struggling to sit due to low back pain? Do you find yourself fidgeting in your seat while you are trying to get your work done? Well, then read on for our best tips on how to sit “properly” with low back pain – orContinue Reading »
As sure as there is rain in the Pacific Northwest – once you’ve had an attack of low back pain, it’s bound to happen again! …But, why? I believe there is one main reason for this – and it should make you happy! …Are you ready? It’s your own fault. Don’t misunderstand me – I don’t mean to be insensitive.Continue Reading »
Do you wake up with an achy, stiff low back in the morning? Or maybe you find that your back tightens up after you haven sitting or standing for a long period of time? You find yourself asking – should I be doing lower back stretches? The quick answer is – YES! Movement Is Life and addingContinue Reading »
Seriously. Do you feel like your head is sitting too far in front of your shoulders? Of maybe you feel like your neck muscles are constantly getting tired from trying to hold your head on straight. We here at Physical Therapy for everyBODY call that – Buzzard Neck. Can you see it? The rounded shoulders and theContinue Reading »
3 Things That Cause Back Pain That You Didn’t Know Until Now! Quick question: How many of you have googled “preventing back pain?” Yes, I thought so. We’ve all heard and read about what can cause your back pain: incorrect lifting, bad posture, sports injury. But, did you know that you may be making a common mistake in yourContinue Reading »
Are Inversion Tables Good or Bad? Recently a friend called me up and asked me:“Amy, what do you think of inversion tables? I am thinking of getting one to help with my low back pain but I wanted to get your opinion first”To which I stated the only response I ever give in this situation, whichContinue Reading »
Recently I went for a long run on a very cold morning. I could see the frost on the ground so I made sure to put on my hat and gloves. Since it is winter in Maple Valley, WA I also wear pants, a long sleeve shirt, and my running wind breaker. I was allContinue Reading »
Have you been told by a doctor that the only cure for your low back pain is surgery? Or maybe you have been given pain medication and told to go home and rest? Are you trying to figure out what you can actually do to eliminate your low back pain for the long term? Then I have greatContinue Reading »
