Back Pain
Improve Your Posture in 2 Weeks with These 10 Simple Tips
Do you spend long hours at your desk? Are you feeling the effects of poor posture? If so, don’t worry; you’re not alone. Many people struggle with maintaining good posture throughout the day. But thankfully, some simple tips can help. Poor posture can lead to several health problems, from neck and shoulder pain to headaches.…
Read MoreTips for Safe Snow Shoveling
With the winter months fully upon us, understanding proper shoveling mechanics is essential to prevent injuries during this inevitable chore. We have compiled a list of tips to help you safely navigate any snowmageddon headed your way: Dress appropriately- layer up and most importantly, use snow boots /shoes with good traction to increase the friction…
Read MoreThe benefits of physical therapy for shoulder pain
Relief from shoulder pain without having to take medications, injections or potential surgery. When people seek relief for shoulder pain, the next thing they want to know is what’s causing it. Is it really the shoulder? Is it my neck, or is it the spine? Therapists at Be Fit PT & Pilates in Downers Grove…
Read More3 things to know about psoas pain
The psoas muscle runs from the front part of the low back (lumbar spine) and crosses over the hip joint and is often referred to as a part of your hip flexor muscles. Your psoas muscle can become tight, resulting in low back pain. When you injure this muscle, it can result in psoas syndrome.…
Read MoreWhat is a bulging disc?
Disks act as cushions between the vertebrae in your spine. Disks show signs of wear and tear with age. These changes can cause the outer layer of the disk to bulge out, placing pressure on the surrounding nerves which can in turn lead to pain that radiates down the back or other areas of the…
Read MoreWhat is Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction?
A painful sacroiliac joint – or SI joint – is one of the more common causes of mechanical low back pain. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) is impaired and unstable movement of the pelvis resulting from loosening of ligaments in the small of the back. SIJD can be a nuisance, but is seldom dangerous and rarely…
Read More3 stretches for a tight back
Daily activities can often cause tightness in the lower back. Working from home, sitting for an extended period of time and poor posture can all lead to lower back pain as well as activities like gardening or a night of poor sleep. Here are 3 stretches you can do for relief. 1. Knees to chest…
Read MoreGolf Conditioning in the Off-Season
Unless you are a die-hard golfer, or have a house in a southern state, it’s safe to say your golf season is coming to a close. The snow is coming, and the clubs are hitting the shelf in the garage. That doesn’t mean that you need to forget about golf completely this off-season. There are…
Read MoreRelieve sciatica pain with physical therapy
There is no one cause for back pain. Sciatica, which is also known as sciatic neuralgia, is a condition that causes pain in the low back, down the back of the leg and into the foot. Many people experience the pain of sciatica, but never achieve a long-term solution. An untreated sciatic condition can continue…
Read MoreThe benefits of stretching and why it feels so good
Without realizing it, many of us start our day by stretching before we even get out of bed. Involuntary stretching of your muscles is called pandiculation. It’s a behavior seen in most types of animals to relieve muscle tension. Few activities feel better after a period of inactivity than stretching. Stretching reduces your risk of…
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