Category: back pain

• Which is better For Managing Acute Pain- heat or ice?

  

  When you’re in pain which is better to use, heat or ice? The answer as usual is, it depends!

  TheWirthyPT

  December 15, 2023

  Ankle, Back, back pain, Heat, Ice, Joint replacement, knee pain, Physical therapy, PT session, Stretching

  HeatTherapy, HeatVsIce, IceTherapy, Inflammation, InjuryManagement, MuscleRecovery, PainRelief, physicaltherapytips, rehabilitation, SportsInjuries

• Traveling This Weekend? Here are 3 of My Favorite Stretches After Traveling

  

  Traveling this weekend? Prolonged sitting in a car or plane can tighten up your back, hips, etc. Here are 3 of my favorite stretches to do after a day of travel.

  TheWirthyPT

  November 25, 2023

  Back, back pain, Hip, Mobility, Neck, Neck pain, Stretching, travel

  back stretches for travel, Hip Stretches After Travel, Lumbar Spine Stretches, Mobility Routine for Travelers, Post-Travel stretch routine, Relieve Stiffness After Travel, Thoracic Spine Stretching, Travel Recovery Stretches, Travel stretches

• What Does It Mean To Lift With Your Legs?

  

  We’ve all heard the phrase “lift with your legs” but what does that really mean? This post discusses how to put this phrase into practice to prevent injury.

  TheWirthyPT

  November 17, 2023

  Back, back pain, ergonomics, lifting mechanics, posture

  back injury prevention, body mechanics in lifting, ergonomic lifting, injury-free lifting, leg-powered lifting, lift with your legs, proper lifting mechanics, safe lifting techniques, spine health in lifting

• Ergonomics: What Is The Optimal Workstation Setup?

  

  Having pain in your current office setup? This post goes over some changes you can make to reduce your pain.

  TheWirthyPT

  October 6, 2023

  back pain, ergonomics, office setup

  computer monitor placement, desk ergonomics, ergonomic office setup, ergonomic work station, office ergonomics tips, office pain relief, preventing office injuries, workplace health

• Four Phrases That Make Me Cringe as a Physical Therapist

  

  There are several phrases I hear on a regular basis that are inaccurate and misleading to patients. This post contains four common ones.

  TheWirthyPT

  August 20, 2023

  Arthritis, back pain, myth busting, nerve, PT Thoughts

  cortisone injections, debunking myths, degenerative disc disease, facts, injections, joint out of place, myth busting

• Try These 5 Exercises For Low Back Pain

  

  Low back pain is a leading cause of disability in the U.S. today. This post contains 5 exercises you can try for your back pain.

  TheWirthyPT

  August 10, 2023

  Back, back pain, Chronic Pain, exercises, posture, Strengthening

  back pain exercises, exercises for low back pain, exercises for lumbar pain, low back pain, lumbar pain, physical therapy for back pain, PTAdvice, strengthening for low back pain