Lower back pain and strengthening you...
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 intricate intraspinal muscles (the first layer of spinal muscles that hold the vertebrae together) and […]
What are the REAL sources of running ...
🏃🏼♂️Many common repetitive running injuries are the result of improper biomechanics: -Low back pain -Hip bursitis -Ischial bursitis -It-band syndrome -Hamstring strains -Calf strains -Meniscus and knee ligamentous injury -Fractures -Plantar fasciitis -Etc.. ⬆️ All of the above may result from forefoot vs. midfoot striking, pelvic strength and flexibility imbalances, osteokinematic imbalances, […]
The new cause of Low Back Pain in Pit...
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 75% less than […]
How do I Prevent Shoulder Pain?
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. The most common symptoms of rotator cuff problems can range from the inability to completely raise a person’s shoulder to pain during a certain part of […]
Alex avoids surgery with help from Ph...
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. Click above to hear his story!
What causes poor balance?
What causes poor balance? Balance problems can make you feel dizzy or create vertigo which is a sensation that the room is spinning around you or problems of unsteadiness of the body can occur without dizziness. At our 3 offices in Fox Chapel PA, Cranberry Township PA, and Pittsburgh PA, we diagnose and treat balance […]
This Piriformis Stretch will Help wit...
Here is a good stretch to help alleviate the symptoms of Spinal Stenosis. So what we’re going to do is we’re going to take one leg, put it over the other one. And so my direction, my line of sight, is going to go towards my left shoulder. So i’m going to take this […]
Is Your Outside Knee Pain IT-BAND Syn...
Are you experiencing knee pain when running? Are you able to ramp up your mileage to a certain point until the outside or inside of the knee starts to hurt? Have you tried icing, stretching, foam rolling, and strengthening, but your knee pain continues and you can’t ramp up your mileage. If this is the […]
Taking simple tasks for granted..unti...
Negotiating stairs can be difficult without proper knee function which involves the knee being able to fully bend and straighten. Additionally the knee has to have the right performance of ligaments, muscles, and surrounding joint structures. Natural treatment for knee pain is centered around finding the source of pain and correcting impairments regarding an individual’s […]
Is Biking good for your body?
Is Biking good for you body? The short answer is “yes”. Biking is a great way to improve your cardiovascular system, to improving muscle strength and can be instrumental in helping to provide mobility to your body. Biking can reduce and eliminate joint pain, and improve overall blood flow to the body. Biking provides these benefits […]