8 OUT OF 10 PEOPLE WILL EXPERIENCE BACK PAIN AT ANY TIME IN THEIR LIVES. While back pain may seem extreme, most low back pain is not caused by a serious condition. Without the use of medical imaging, physical therapists should be able to determine, assess, and interfere. Back pain can appear in a number of ways. The lower back (above the coccyx) and buttocks experience localized pain. When pain radiates from the back to the leg or foot, it is known as radiating pain. This can also manifest as numbness or tingling, and is usually caused by stressed nerves. Symptoms can also appear in the leg without feeling in the back. Referred discomfort is the term for this. Back pain is often caused by behavioral causes, such as excessive sitting, poor physical condition, and improper bending and standing. HOW DOES PHYSIOTHERAPY HELP? The trick to reducing your suffering and resuming full function is to get care as soon as possible. Exercise, mechanics, and posture-focused treatment easily improve s
As physical therapists , our patients often ask us to recommend specific pillow brands. This can be quite difficult due to the multitude of factors that go into choosing a pillow. No two bodies are the same and therefore there is no "best" pillow that we can recommend. On average, people spend about a third of their lives sleeping, and yet many of us have not given much thought to what we are sleeping with. I'm here to break down the different types of pillows on offer today and how to choose the best one for you based on your preferred sleeping position. How often should I replace my pillow? I generally recommend changing your pillow every one to two years, especially if you're using one with down filling. A good sign that its time for a replacement is if you feel new neck or back pain, or if the filling is no longer distributed equally. You might be able to get by for a longer time if you use a harder material like memory or polyfoam. The best pillows for different