Category: pain

Oct14th 2021

How Can I Improve My Posture For A Healthy Back

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

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Oct8th 2021

Why Does My Sciatica Cause Pain Down the Back of My Leg?

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

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Tips for Cold Weather Pain Management

Nov16th 2016

” As the temperature drops I often hear patients express concerns about pain in the morning.   These are a few stretches and exercises I recommend to get your blood flowing and muscles warmed up to help avoid stiffness and soreness throughout the day. “         LOWER TRUNK ROTATIONS Lying on your back

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