By Claire Connolly, SPT Winter's arrival brings with it the serene beauty of snow-covered landscapes but also the inevitable task of shoveling. For individuals dealing with low back pain, [...]
by Lydia Churchill Chronic low back pain Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability in the world. It is widely variant from person to person, often [...]
by Arthur Wayne Baker Jr. What is Lumbar Radiculopathy? Lumbar radiculopathy occurs when a spinal nerve root in the lower back becomes compressed or irritated, resulting in pain, tingling, [...]
By Juliana Geniti, SPT What is flat back syndrome? Flat back syndrome (FBS) is a change in spinal posture where the lower back loses its curvature. This results in [...]
By: Samantha Resende, SPT A herniated disc is when the rubbery cushion of the spine is being pushed out externally. This can be due to a weakened or cracked [...]
by Caroline Cuda, SPT The sciatic nerve originates from several other nerves in the low back region. It functions to provide motor and sensory information to many muscles of [...]
By: Caroline Cuda, SPT What is “Good Posture” and Why is it Important? Posture involves the position and alignment of all parts of the body when sitting or standing. [...]
By Connor Hulme, SPT What is TENS & When Is A Good Time to Use It? Not to be confused with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), this form of electrical [...]
by Brittany Brooks, SPT Physical therapy for postural syndrome at Capital Area Physical Therapy in Latham, Saratoga Springs and Queensbury NY. What is Postural Syndrome? Posture pertains to a [...]
Blog by Meghan Riccardi, SPT The Cervical Region Within the cervical region there are 7 vertebrae and 8 pairs of cervical nerve roots, numbered C1 through C8. The cervical [...]
