by Matt Smith | Nov 1, 2024 | Ankle & Foot Physical Therapy, Back Pain Buffalo, Back Physical Therapy, Hip Injuries, Hip Physical Therapy, Lower Back Pain, Neck & Back Injuries, Sciatica Physical Therapy
The sacroiliac (SI) joint lies between the sacrum and the ilium bones of the pelvis. There are two joints, one on each side of the sacrum. The SI joint serves to transfer weight from the upper body to the lower limbs. Strong ligaments and muscles stabilize the...
by Matt Smith | Oct 13, 2024 | Back Pain Buffalo, Back Physical Therapy, Lower Back Pain, Neck & Back Injuries, Sciatica Physical Therapy
Have you woken up one morning and all of a sudden felt an intense pain that starts in your back and travels down one or both of your legs? As many of us have been culprits to low back pain, a specific cause of this pain is a disc herniation, which is when one of the...
by Matt Smith | Sep 20, 2024 | Back Pain Buffalo, Back Physical Therapy, Lower Back Pain, Neck & Back Injuries, Neck Injuries, Neck Physical Therapy
You may have heard a variety of terms for a disc herniation, such as “ruptured disc”, “slipped disc”, or “bulging disc”. When there is excessive stress placed through our spine, either at one specific time or repetitively over time, that stress can lead to the...
by Keith Burtis | Sep 10, 2024 | Back Pain Buffalo, Back Physical Therapy, Lower Back Pain, Neck & Back Injuries, Sciatica Physical Therapy
It’s not always possible to prevent sciatica, and the condition can come back. To protect your back: Exercise regularly. To keep the back strong, work the core muscles — themuscles in the abdomen and lower back needed for good posture and alignment.A physical...
by Matt Smith | Nov 30, 2023 | Back Pain Buffalo, Back Physical Therapy, Lower Back Pain, Neck & Back Injuries, Neck Physical Therapy, Sciatica Physical Therapy
Risk factors for sciatica include: Age. Age-related changes in the spine, such as herniated discs and bone spurs, are the most common causes of sciatica.Obesity. Being overweight increases stress on the spine.Occupation. A job that requires twisting the...
by Matt Smith | Nov 7, 2023 | Back Physical Therapy, Current Discussion, Lower Back Pain, Sciatica Physical Therapy
Sciatic Pain Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve travels from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg. Sciatica pain can be almost anywhere along the nerve pathway. It's especially...
