Guest Contributor: Catherine Udomsak, SPT Exploring Alternative Medicine: Acupuncture. Part 1 of 2 One of the most widely practiced and a controversial form of alternative medicine used today is acupuncture. Presently, I have several patients using this modality for a wide variety of indications including; smoking cessation, whiplash pain, headaches, spasms associated with multiple sclerosis, and lower […]
REFLEX SYPATHETIC DYSTROPHY - TREATMENT Part 2 of 2 The focus of last week’s column on reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) was cause and diagnosis. This week we will discuss treatment and prognosis. The cornerstone of RSD treatment is normal use of the affected part. Therefore, all modalities are employed to facilitate movement: Sympathetic Nerve […]
REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY (RSD) Part 1 of 2 Over the past 9 years, I received several emails from people suffering from Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD). A recent email from a very desperate and concerned reader looking for information about (RSD) caused me to pause and reflect. For those unfamiliar with this disorder, it is one of […]
Get Healthy and Prevent Lower Back Pain Part 2 of 2 for Global Employee Health & Fitness Month May is Global Employee Health and Fitness month. Research supports the notion that healthier employees are happier and more productive. When employers encourage healthy behavior and safety at work, they benefit in many ways. For example, in […]
1st of 2 Columns I have been advising my patients to exercise, keep active, and walk as long as they can in order to stay mobile and healthy. However, seniors often tell me activities that require prolonged walking is limited by ankle pain from arthritis. They often ask, “What is arthritis of the ankle?” How […]
As we discussed in last week’s article, hypermobility (joints that are too mobile/flexible)—as demonstrated by the ability to perform tasks such as bending forward and placing your palms flat on the floor without bending your knees—can lead to joint injury, pain and possibly arthritis pain caused by excessive joint movement. This week’s article will discuss […]
Guest Columnist: Janet Caputo, PT, OCS Are you hyperflexible? Do people call you a contortionist? Are you the main attraction at parties, like Dominique DelPrete and Amy Simrell Mifka, because you entertain your friends by twisting your arms and legs in gross directions? Do you excel in dance and gymnastics because of your exceptional joint […]
Last week’s column presented the cause and symptoms of a hamstring strain. This week will be dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this injury.
Hamstring strains are very common in spring sports in Northeastern Pennsylvania in great part due to our climate. Each spring, as the season begins, many athletes suffer from pain in the back of their thigh when they pull or strain the hamstring muscle from aggressive activity in cold temperatures, following a long winter layoff. This week’s column presents the cause and symptoms of a hamstring strain.
This Valentine’s Day do not allow back pain to limit your sexuality! Back pain sufferers can have fulfilling sex lives! While this topic may be slightly awkward for some, those suffering from back pain realize its importance
