Dec5th 2025Why So Many People Struggle With Back Pain Back discomfort is one of the most common reasons adults seek professional support. Whether it’s a dull ache, tightness after activity, or stiffness that makes daily life harder, these sensations affect millions. Many individuals feel frustrated, confused, or limited in their daily routines. Despite wanting to stay
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.
Mar10th 2023Stretching 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
Nov19th 2021Sciatica 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
