Do you or anyone you know suffer from lower back pain? It is one of the most common orthopedic presentations that we see in the clinic. Statistics show that the percentage of adults with back pain increases with age, from 28.4% for those aged 18–29 and 35.2% for those...
Acute pain is defined as pain that comes on rather suddenly and lasts less than three months. The cause may be known, such as having surgery, a ski accident, twisting a knee, or a lifting injury. The reason may also be unknown, like waking up with shoulder...
On the surface, pain seems like a pretty simple concept to understand. We’ve all experienced some level of discomfort related to an injury or activity over time. However, there are vast differences between individuals on how we perceive pain and how our bodies respond...
John arrived at his physical therapy evaluation and shared that he had sciatica with his physical therapist, Rob Hollander. However, as Rob began to unravel the mystery behind John’s pain, he quickly discovered that John’s pain wasn’t sciatica; it was back pain. ...
The beauty of living in Central Oregon is our year-round recreational opportunities and the effortless flow from one seasonal activity to the next. One favorite is biking – both mountain and road. Even though we are well into biking season, and some are...
Your spine or backbone is your body’s foundation and central support structure. It is a critical component of your health and wellbeing. Your spine helps you sit, walk, run, bend, and twist. The way you position your body to perform these functions can alter the...
