Can stress cause body aches and pains? Your first instinct might be no, but actually, stress can cause body aches and make recovering from injuries last much longer. Life is full of stressful situations. And stress can cause body aches and pains. The little aches and slight pains may be different, but they add up, … Read more
Did you know that studies say approximately 90% of people will be plagued by back or neck pain at some point in their lives? While it is a common complaint, it can sometimes be difficult to determine where the pain is originating on your own. Sometimes pain in one area can travel to another part … Read more
Stretching can be a quick and effective way to relieve back pain. But, to truly address the root cause, we highly recommend focusing on strengthening your core muscles and implementing a daily routine. This approach can bring about significant improvements, especially for those in their 40s, 50s, and 60-plus. But just because we are over … Read more
There are many reasons why one may develop back or neck pain. Back and neck pain may range from mild to severe, and you may experience accompanying symptoms. Neck pain is most commonly caused by muscle strains, which can develop due to a cervical herniated disc, cervical degenerative disc disease, or cervical osteoarthritis. Anything that … Read more
Lumbar radiculopathy, commonly referred to as sciatica, is a common condition that many people experience. It occurs as a result of irritation to the sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve of the body. It stretches from the lumbar spine through the buttocks, and pain from irritation is typically felt in the lower back. However, … Read more
Sciatica is something that many of our patients at Houghton Physical Therapy suffer with, but how do you know when your sciatica/sciatic pain is improving? For lots of people, sciatic pain can be some of the worst pain they have ever felt. When sciatica is at its worst, relief can seem unlikely and nothing will … Read more
Many people, including our patients at Houghton Physical Therapy, often underestimate the power of great posture, why your posture is so important, and the endless benefits it can have on your lifestyle. For most people, their time is more likely spent sitting at a desk or in their car driving, standing up for long periods … Read more
Since the easing of restrictions, we’ve been seeing lots of patients at Houghton Physical Therapy with extreme back pain caused by sciatica, with a pain shooting down the back of their legs. Do you get a shooting pain down the back of your leg? This pain could be sciatica. Our Clinical Manager, Alex, said: I … Read more
Do you find yourself struggling to play sports you love, walk, run, or even sit comfortably because of searing pain in your back? If so, you’re probably getting exhausted and feeling pretty miserable, but you’re hardly in this boat alone. It’s estimated that up to 80 percent of Americans have struggled, or will struggle, with … Read more
Has anyone ever told you they have a “slipped disc”? This term is actually a misnomer, since discs don’t really “slip” but either degenerate, bulge, or herniate. Fortunately, a physical therapist can treat all these issues! The latter condition, called a disc herniation, occurs when the outer layer of the disc tears. This allows the … Read more
