by Keith Burtis | Apr 11, 2025 | Arthritis, Back Pain Buffalo, Back Physical Therapy, Headaches, Neck & Back Injuries, Neck Injuries, Neck Physical Therapy
Did you know that you can influence the likelihood of getting a cervical or lumbar disc herniation? You can. Making a few lifestyle adjustments can have a significant impact on the probability of experiencing severe neck pain, low back pain, and sciatica. Risk factors...
by Matt Smith | Mar 18, 2025 | Back Pain Buffalo, Back Physical Therapy, Headaches, Lower Back Pain, Neck & Back Injuries, Neck Injuries, Neck Physical Therapy
Four out of every five people in the United States will experience a meaningful bout of back pain or neck pain at some point in their life. Disc herniations are one of the most common causes of neck pain and back pain. Of those who experience an episode of back or...
by Matt Smith | Feb 7, 2025 | Back Pain Buffalo, Back Physical Therapy, Neck & Back Injuries, Neck Injuries, Neck Physical Therapy, Shoulder Injuries, Shoulder Physical Therapy
The first step in treating an injured rotator cuff is restoring the range of motion. We start them with basic exercises to rebuild flexibility within the joint. Movement first. Strength later. Here are three stretches to keep your shoulder limber for day-to-day...
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 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 | Oct 20, 2023 | Back Physical Therapy, Neck & Back Injuries, Neck Injuries, Neck Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
It is important to note that the majority of patients with pinched nerves in the neck (aka: cervical radiculopathy) get better over time and do not need treatment. For some patients, the pain goes away relatively quickly—in days or weeks. For others, it may take...
