by Matt Smith | Jan 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Spondylolysis or lumbar stress fracture is a stress fracture of a section of the lumbar spine. The area of the fifth lumbar vertebra is most often affected. The injury can occur on the left or right of the vertebra. Lumbar stress fractures occur in up to 11.5% of the...
by Matt Smith | Dec 10, 2025 | Back Pain Buffalo, Back Physical Therapy, Lower Back Pain
Research shows that in all but the most extreme cases of spinal stenosis (usually involving muscle weakness or high levels of pain), conservative care, such as physical therapy, achieves better results than surgery. How Can a Physical Therapist Help? Your physical...
by Matt Smith | Oct 28, 2025 | Back Pain Buffalo, Back Physical Therapy, Lower Back Pain, Neck & Back Injuries, Neck Injuries, Neck Physical Therapy
It is estimated that as many as 80% of us will experience some form of back or neck pain at some point in our lives. Spinal stenosis can be one cause of back and neck pain. It affects your vertebrae (the bones of your back), narrowing the openings within those bones...
by Matt Smith | Oct 20, 2025 | Arthritis, Back Pain Buffalo, Back Physical Therapy, Balance & Vestibular Disorders, Dizziness Physical Therapy, Neck & Back Injuries, Neck Physical Therapy, Sciatica Physical Therapy, Shoulder Physical Therapy
Physical therapy plays a crucial role in the evaluation and treatment of spine disorders, particularly low back pain and sciatica. These conditions are among the most common causes of disability and lost productivity, often resulting from poor posture, muscle...
by Matt Smith | Oct 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Once your range of motion improves, treatment moves toward strengthening your shoulder joint. A rotator cuff tear won’t heal on its own, but building up surrounding muscles takes some stress off the injured area. The process needs to be slow and progressive. There’s...
