physical therapist Prescott
Low back pain due to stiff hips and thoracic spine
The low back (lumbar spine) is located in between the mid back (thoracic spine) and hips. When the thoracic spine and hips are stiff, the lumbar spine compensates by moving TOO much. This is the reason so much is made of core stability. Many physical therapists, chiropractors, physicians and trainers harp on core stability and Read More »
Causes of Low Back Pain
When someone has low back pain the first question they usually ask is, “Why does my back hurt?” They want a diagnosis, an explanation of why they are in pain. For many, knowing why something hurts is comforting in and of itself as it gives understanding to the problem. When it comes to low back pain, Read More »
Ease low back pain without exercise!
The majority of people do NOT like to exercise. This is one of the reasons they have difficulty sticking to a routine that WILL substantially decrease their pain if not eliminate it completely. Life is busy, and completing several exercises every day is oftentimes the first thing that’s eliminated if it’s even started in the Read More »