Back stretches for pinched nerves: Side bends Start in a standing position with your hands on your hips. Maintain straight posture. Gently stretch your lower back by leaning to the left and the right. Perform five side bends towards each side of your body. Twist Start...

Signs and symptoms of a pinched nerve include: Tingling Burning Numbness Pain Muscle weakness (especially in the arms/hands if you have a pinched nerve in your neck) “Pins and needles” The area may feel like it has "fallen asleep" You may experience worsened symptoms...

If you have any of the following symptoms, you may be suffering from a pinched nerve: Pain in the neck that radiates beyond your elbow or to your fingertips Shoulder blade pain Hand, arm, or shoulder weakness Dull aches, numbness, or tingling Pain aggravated by neck...

Are You Wondering if Physical Therapy is the Right Solution for You?   Are you wondering if you need physical therapy? Physical therapy isn’t just for those recovering from surgery or physical trauma. In fact, it has a ton of benefits that many people are not...

How to Avoid Surgery if You Have a Lumbar Herniated Disc If you’ve been diagnosed with a ruptured or herniated disc in your back, then you’re likely suffering from muscle spasms, sharp/dull pain, cramping, leg weakness or loss of function, and/or sciatica. Your  pain...

3 Sleep Positions That Will Fight Morning Pain and Stiffness Are you woken up every day by morning pain and stiffness? While these symptoms may be annoying or uncomfortable, don’t fret. It’s likely nothing serious. Typically, morning back pain is a result of low-grade...

How Exercise Can Help Your Lower Back Pain:  Are you suffering from low back pain? When your back is hurting, you may just want to lie in bed and rest. This is understandable, but it may not help you get any better. Did you know that moving is actually good for your...

Although the colder months are quickly approaching, it is still important for you and your family to stay physically active. We’ve previously highlighted exercises that kids can perform using an exercise ball,  and today’s post will focus on simple exercises for...

We hope everyone has been enjoying the fall season! These tips are your first steps to relieving back pain if you experience it throughout the day. If you missed our first post on back pain, which offered three simple stretches for the lower back, you can view it...