Diagnosis of Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) can be a painful and even debilitating condition, so if you have spine-related symptoms, it’s important to get the right diagnosis. If you have a clear picture of…
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Treatment Options for Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) impacts the stability and flexibility of the spine. This condition can cause a range of symptoms initially, such as moderate back pain, neck pain, and general discomfort. As…
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Supine Diastasis (DRA) Tests
Written by Bryn Zolty, PT Supine Diastasis (DRA) Tests An abdominal diastasis (DRA) is a weakness in the anterior abdominal wall in the connective tissue between the muscles. This condition can occur…
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The Role of Physical Therapy in Recovering from Back Injuries
Back injuries, which may happen suddenly from acute spine trauma or develop over time, are a major contributor to lost work hours. For athletes, back injuries unfortunately mean being relegated to the…
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How Does Degenerative Disc Disease Begin?
The intervertebral discs – the round sections of supportive tissue between the bones of the spine – undergo wear and tear over the years no matter what we do. In other words,…
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The Timing of Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain: Does It Matter in Workers’ Compensation?
A lower back injury is an extremely common injury among workers. An injury or pain can develop from heavy lifting or from office workers who may not have ergonomic resources. After suffering…