Spinal cord injuries can be a consequence of serious accidents or activities. These are very serious and debilitating and may lead to paralysis and disability. There are different types of spine lesion and associated paralysis. Physiotherapy for spine injuries depends on the type of damage that has been inflicted to the spinal cord. Paraplegia and [...]
February 26th, 2010 | PT Health | 0 comments | Continue reading Identifying Your Options: Physiotherapy For Spine Injuries>Back Pain
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy and Women
The pelvic muscles support a woman’s womb, colon and other internal organs. The muscles in the pelvic floor stretches like a hammock from the tail bone to the pubic bone. It is therefore important to keep your pelvic floor muscles fit and strong. Pelvic floor physiotherapy will help ease your pains and aches when your [...]
February 19th, 2010 | PT Health | 0 comments | Continue reading Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy and Women>Where can I get a second opinion on my lower back pain?
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Hi, I have been suffering from lower back pain for a couple of weeks. I think hurt myself while doing abs on an incline abs table. I always felt tightness and stretch in my right leg, which are the same areas where I am experiencing pain right now. I went for physiotherapy and was diagnosed [...]
Herniated Disc: What is the recommended treatment course?
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Hi, I have a herniated disc and a hip that seems to be out of place. Any recommendation for treatment?
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Hello,
Thank you for your question. You are not alone. A herniated disc in the low back is not all that unusual. In fact, it’s quite common. Most of the people reading this answer have some degree [...]
Can severe back pain cause stomach pain?
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Hi, I’m Gloria. I have severe back and stomach pain and had all kinds of test shows nothing. Nonetheless, I believe the back pain is causing the stomach pain. The pain has been chronic and ongoing for a long time.
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Hello Gloria,
Wow, sounds like they have put you through the ringer for tests! Sometimes it [...]
I injured my disc between the T8 and T9 vertabrae, what can be done?
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I slipped and fell on ice. I injured my disc between my t8 and t9 vertebra and have been in terrible pain ever since. Can you please help me get my life back? It’s been over one year since the accident.
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Hello Peter!
Yes, indeed we should be able to help you and how we do this [...]
Lower Back Pain Exercises You Can Do At Home
Lower back pain exercises are not complicated. They can be done at home without a need for any special equipment. Muscle strain or injury cause lower back pains. The muscles of the back, stomach and buttocks support the spine against gravity. They are also referred to as core muscles.
Some examples of exercises for lower back [...]
Back Pain in College, What Can I Do?
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I am a college student, and frequently suffer from bad back pain and sore shoulders. I’m wondering what a good solution would be, as it is tough for me to just ditch the heavy backpacks and bags. Should I get a massage? Should I exercise to strengthen the muscles in my back? Should I [...]
I Injured My Spine, Can Physio Help Me?
I injured my spine last June when I crashed on my butt on ceramic tile at home, I had a CT scan which showed two compression areas.
November 18th, 2009 | Andy | 0 comments | Continue reading I Injured My Spine, Can Physio Help Me?>Exercises To Relieve Sciatica Pain: Know More About It
Sciatica is a symptom of a number of disorders and certainly not a disorder by itself. Most experts believe it is due to the shrinkage of the vertebra which causes compression of the spinal nerves as well. As you may have experienced, spinal nerve compression may be manifested by varying degrees of pain in the [...]
October 26th, 2009 | PT Health | 0 comments | Continue reading Exercises To Relieve Sciatica Pain: Know More About It>Physiotherapy and Spinal Cord Compression Alleviation: An Overview
Cancer afflicts so many people around the world and it is usually treatable when detected early but can prove fatal during the last stages. However, the physical complications of this malady are an ordeal to be endured. One resulting physiological condition could be compression of the spinal cord – a neurological issue that may be [...]
October 19th, 2009 | PT Health | 0 comments | Continue reading Physiotherapy and Spinal Cord Compression Alleviation: An Overview>3 Steps To Understanding Herniated Disc Treatment Options
Problem: A disc herniation, commonly referred to, as a “bulged disc” is a condition that relates to the spinal column. It can be caused from a one-time specific over load to the spine or can by cumulative trauma or stress (for example, poor posture). Before we look at herniated disc treatment options for this condition, let’s take a closer look at the injury itself.
May 7th, 2009 | PT Health Team | 5 comments | Continue reading 3 Steps To Understanding Herniated Disc Treatment Options>Would a Full Length Bra With Strapless Feature Help Ease My Chronic Pain?
Question: Would a full-length bra with a strapless feature help ease the chronic pain on my shoulders and back?
May 5th, 2009 | PT Health Team | 0 comments | Continue reading Would a Full Length Bra With Strapless Feature Help Ease My Chronic Pain?>What Will Help My Low Back Pain When Standing On Hard Floor?
Question Submitted: What Will Help My Low Back Pain When Standing On Hard Floor?
January 28th, 2009 | PT Health Team | 3 comments | Continue reading What Will Help My Low Back Pain When Standing On Hard Floor?>Disc Herniation Symptoms Explained
A sizeable percentage of people who suffer from back pain present with painful disc herniation symptoms. So, in today’s article, let’s take a look a closer look at disc herniation symptoms.
January 27th, 2009 | PT Health Team | 2 comments | Continue reading Disc Herniation Symptoms Explained>
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Hi, I have been suffering from lower back pain from couple of weeks. The hurt myself my overdoing abs ...
I have a herniated disc and a hip out of place. any recomendation of treatments? 
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Thank you for your question. Being a Physiotherapist myself I would indeed recommend Physiotherapy along with the other treatments! ...
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I injured my spine last June when I crashed on my butt on cceramic tile at home, I had a ...
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Is it common to have pain in the shoulder and neck with a giant herniated disc?