Oct3rd 2025Doctors and specialists often recommend surgery when symptoms get severe. But "severe" doesn’t always mean surgery is the best or only route forward. Pain can stem from many causes: muscle imbalances, movement dysfunctions, lifestyle habits, past injuries, or even nerve irritation. Surgery may address a structural problem—but not the underlying reasons for your discomfort.
Aug28th 2025Sciatica is more than just back and leg pain — in some cases, it can cause leg weakness that makes walking or standing difficult. This type of sciatica, often called paralyzing sciatica, happens when compressed nerves in the lower back disrupt normal muscle function. The good news? With early treatment, guided physical therapy, and advanced non-surgical options like Shockwave and Stimpod therapy, most people make a full recovery and prevent flare-ups in the future.
May16th 2025There’s something energizing about the arrival of spring. After months of colder weather and shorter days, we’re finally greeted by longer daylight hours, blooming flowers, and the itch to get outside. For many, this means getting back into the garden, clearing out leaves, tackling landscaping projects, or even dusting off the tennis shoes for a
Nov16th 2024Understanding Back Pain: Causes and Impact on Daily Life Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, affecting individuals of all ages and lifestyles. Whether it’s from poor posture, an injury, muscle strain, or a chronic condition, persistent back pain can disrupt work, exercise, and daily activities. At Houghton Physical
