Lower back pain and strengthening your “true” core

Lower back pain and strengthening your “true” core

Your lower back strength is tied to much smaller muscles than your “six-pack” muscles.   When evaluating lower back pain a clinician has to consider the source of lower back pain. Although there are multiple objective sources to consider, the...
What are the REAL sources of running problems?

What are the REAL sources of running problems?

https://physicaltherapynow.net/adds/uploads/2021/11/THIS-IS-IT.mp4   🏃🏼‍♂️Many common repetitive running injuries are the result of improper biomechanics: ⁠ -Low back pain⁠ -Hip bursitis⁠ -Ischial bursitis⁠ -It-band syndrome ⁠-Hamstring strains⁠ -Calf...
The new cause of Low Back Pain in Pittsburgh, PA

The new cause of Low Back Pain in Pittsburgh, PA

We all know that it has been a very difficult time this past year with Covid in Pittsburgh, PA. We have all been the victims of an unfortunate experiment and so have our bodies. We have been taken from our active busy lives and then forced to move anywhere from 25% to...
How do I Prevent Shoulder Pain?

How do I Prevent Shoulder Pain?

https://physicaltherapynow.net/adds/uploads/2021/07/195329-194316-Rotatorcufffull3min.mp4-7732-195329.mp4   Rotator cuff pain typically presents with dull to sharp pain to the outside of the shoulder and can refer all the way to the outside of the elbow....
Alex avoids surgery with help from Physical Therapy Now Penn Avenue

Alex avoids surgery with help from Physical Therapy Now Penn Avenue

https://physicaltherapynow.net/adds/uploads/2021/06/182756-179722-AlexTestimonial.mp4-7549-182756.mp4 Alex avoided wrist surgery by coming to Physical Therapy Now on Penn Avenue. He was told that there was nothing that would stop his wrist pain and immobility. ...