Check Your Balance…Spinal Balance, That Is.

Recently I had the opportunity to attend an excellent presentation on ‘Spinal Balance’ at Virginia Spine Institute’s weekly clinical conference, provided by Dr. Christopher Good.   Often times in the orthopedic world, whether it be in physical therapy or spinal surgery, success lies in the details. The details that come forward in this presentation are the importance of

3 Exercises To Treat Shoulder Pain

Think about how often you use your shoulder. It’s no wonder it is one of the most commonly injured joints in the body! The anatomy of the shoulder alone demonstrates its susceptibility to injury. Most joints in the body have a large surface area to keep the bones in place. Take a look at the

5 “Must-Haves” When Selecting A Physical Therapist

Determining if you need physical therapy is typically an easy decision. Determining where to go to ensure you’re receiving the best care isn’t always as black and white. Here are the top 5 qualities to look for in a physical therapist so you can overcome your pain or injury and get back to the life

Make Neck Pain & Headaches A Thing Of The Past With These 3 Exercises

Do you find yourself rubbing the muscles between your neck and shoulder because they are sore? Or, do you suffer from headaches that affect the back of the neck, side of the neck, or even behind the eye? You’re not alone! This muscle tightness (and resulting headaches) may originate from the upper trapezius muscle in your back.