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Category Archives: Back

09 Tue

3 Misconceptions about low back pain

3 Misconceptions about Low Back Pain Written By: Dr. Michelle Millner, PT, DPT Low back pain is estimated to affect up 80% of the population at some point during the course of a year. It accounts for more lost work time that any other musculoskeletal condition. When something...
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26 Tue

Lower Crossed Syndrome

Lower Crossed Syndrome Written By: Dr. Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Sitting.  We all do it.  But sitting too long can cause problems.  One of them is lower crossed syndrome.  It’s analogous to the upper crossed syndrome that I mentioned in my previous post. Basically it’s an...
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05 Tue

Upper Crossed Syndrome

Upper Crossed Syndrome Written By: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Your mother always said, “Sit up straight.” The truth is that she was right. Our technologically advanced society today has relegated us to sitting most of the day, working in poor postures. What results after prolonged static...
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16 Wed

My Favorite Exercise

My Favorite Exercise Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI  Let me tell you about one of my favorite exercises. First of all, a good exercise should accomplish what it’s supposed to do, get a part of you stronger. Second, it should ideally include multiple joints at...
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04 Fri

Pelvic Floor Strengthening

Pelvic Floor Strengthening written by: Dr. Yuchin Chang PT, DPT, OCS Kegel exercises are well known as strengthening exercises for the pelvic floor muscles, which support the bladder, rectum, and uterus, as well as maintain continence.  Several factors such as aging, childbirth (tear, episiotomy), and surgery can weaken...
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21 Fri

Minimize Your Pain on Planes

This holiday season, when you’re travelling to spend time with your family, remember to take care of yourself.  We all know there’s not a lot of leg room on planes and that can make for uncomfortable sitting, especially if the flight is over a couple hours long.  This...
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