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Getting to the Core of Core Stabilization

Total Physical Therapy

Jul 13, 2017
2 min

Getting to the Core of Core Stabilization

If you have endured an episode of neck or back pain then you can relate to the pain that can make you feel hopeless. For most of us these symptoms come and go quickly and many times that pain is a normal response to activity. BUT.... if you have encountered recurring episodes of spinal pain then you should not avoid paying particular attention to putting in the work to avoid severe pain and permanent damage. There is an absolute certainty when it comes to lower back pain and

Nine Golf Tools to Advance Your Game - A Case for Getting off Your A**

May 24, 2017
2 min

Nine Golf Tools to Advance Your Game - A Case for Getting off Your A**

Have back pain? There could be several reasons why, such as a herniated disk, degenerative disk disease, muscle strains and sprains, bone fractures, poor mechanics in your golf swing or some other poor repetitive movement. Another reason could be Lower Crossed Syndrome. This is a group of weak muscles combined with tight muscles of the hip and low back that can lead to significant muscle imbalances, which can cause injury. This problem is usually is associated with what we d

Win a Golf Body Assessment - let us add strength to your game!

Total Physical Therapy

May 10, 2017
1 min

Win a Golf Body Assessment - let us add strength to your game!

Should I be focusing on more than just taking my swings on the course, talking with my Pro, and spending some time on the range? The answer is an astounding Y..E..S !! Let's face it most of us spend so much time thinking about the technical aspects of the swing, purchasing new equipment, and carrying on conversation in the clubhouse that we fail to listen to the motor behind it all ...our bodies. If it's not working efficiently it's only a matter of time before it breaks down

Smother Neck Pain Quickly without Painkillers

Total Physical Therapy

May 6, 2017
4 min

Smother Neck Pain Quickly without Painkillers

What a pain in the neck it is to have a pain in the neck !! Whether your pain arises from trauma, a bad night's rest, or for no reason at all, find comfort knowing that most neck problems respond well to conservative options. A large majority of individuals will encounter neck pain at some point in their life. In fact, neck pain is the fourth leading cause of disability in the US. While there is no guaranteed option for intervention, there is some evidence to support muscle r

Stop Low Back Pain Dead in its Tracks

Total Physical Therapy

Mar 31, 2017
6 min

Stop Low Back Pain Dead in its Tracks

Some things in life are a near certainty. Low back pain might possibly be in that list. Chances are that you have already experienced one or more episodes of lower back pain. In the rare case that you haven't, consider yourself lucky and snag a lottery ticket. At some point in our lives we will all face that certain truth of back pain. It will either whimper or shout from the top of its lungs. In either case that talking back pain should be listened to and at all costs refuse