by Keith Burtis | Jan 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
When you feel that unmistakable lightning bolt of pain searing from your glutes down to your toes, the first suspect is almost always a herniated disc. While lumbar spine issues account for roughly 90% of sciatica cases, the remaining 10% present a diagnostic puzzle....
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 | 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...
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...
by bbandamin | Jul 29, 2022 | Back Pain Buffalo, Back Physical Therapy, Neck & Back Injuries, Neck Injuries, Neck Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
What is Spinal Stenosis? One of the more common spinal conditions seen in physical therapy is spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing within the vertebrae of the spinal column that results in too much pressure on the spinal cord (central stenosis) or...
by bbandamin | Jan 26, 2022 | Ankle & Foot Physical Therapy, Ankle & Foot Problems, Uncategorized
What exercises can I do to heel my plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes heel pain. It can affect people of all ages and abilities, but is more common among runners and people who spend a lot of time on their feet. Research shows that...
