Buffalo Back & Neck Physical Therapy

11/22/2023

Thanks Darlene! We are glad to see you improving so quickly. Keep up the great work!

06/21/2023

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Facebook Twitter What Causes a Nerve to be Pinched in my Neck                           (Cervical Radiculopathy) Cervical radiculopathy, commonly called a “pinched nerve,” occurs when a nerve in the neck is compressed or irritated where it branches away from the spinal ...

05/17/2023

Choosing a Physical Therapist to Treat My Disc Herniations

Physical Therapy for Disc Herniations Series (Part 6)

Facebook Twitter Physical Therapy for Disc Herniations Series (Part 6) Choosing a Physical Therapist to Treat My Disc? All physical therapists are prepared through education and experience to treat people who have low back pain as a result of a herniated disc. You may want to consider:  A physical ...

04/20/2023

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Facebook Twitter Physical Therapy for Disc Herniations Series (Part 5) Can Disc Herniations be Prevented? To prevent experiencing a herniated disc, individuals should: Use proper body mechanics when lifting, pushing, pulling, or performing any action that puts extra stress on your spine. Maintain a....

03/29/2023

Physical Therapy for Disc Herniations Series (Part 4)

Facebook Twitter Physical Therapy for Disc Herniations Series (Part 4) How Can a Physical Therapist Help with a Disc Herniation? In all but the most extreme cases, conservative care (such as physical therapy) often produces better results in treating a herniated disc than surgery or pain medications...

03/08/2023

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Facebook Twitter Physical Therapy for Disc Herniations Series (Part 3) How is a Herniated Disc Diagnosed? Your physical therapist will conduct a thorough evaluation that includes taking your health history. Your physical therapist will also ask you detailed questions about your injury, such as: How....

02/22/2023

Physical Therapy for Disc Herniations Series (Part 2)
What are Signs and Symptoms of a Herniated Disc?

Facebook Twitter What are Signs and Symptoms of a Herniated Disc? A herniated disc can cause pain, tightness, numbness, weakness, or tingling in the neck, back, arms, or legs. If the bulging or leaking disc pushes on a nearby nerve, pain or muscle weakness may result. If the bulging or leaking disc....

02/08/2023

Physical Therapy for Disc Herniations Series (Part 1)

What is a Herniated Disc?

Facebook Twitter What is a Herniated Disc? Physical Therapy for Disc Herniations Series (Part 1) What is a Herniated Disc? A herniated disc occurs when the cushion-like cartilage (the disc) between the bones of the spine is torn, and the gelatin-like core of the disc leaks. Often mistakenly called a...

01/25/2023

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Facebook Twitter Can Spinal Stenosis Be Prevented? Physical Therapy for Spinal Stenosis Series (Part 5) Can Spinal Stenosis Be Prevented? Spinal stenosis usually is a natural result of aging. Research has not yet shown us a way to prevent it. However, we do know that you can make choices that lessen...

01/04/2023

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How Can a Physical Therapist Help?

Your physical therapist’s overall purpose is to help you continue to participate in your daily activities and life roles. Your PT will design a treatment program based on both the findings of the evaluation and your personal goals. The treatment program likely will be a combination of exercises.

Facebook Twitter How Can a Physical Therapist Help? Your physical therapist’s overall purpose is to help you continue to participate in your daily activities and life roles. Your PT will design a treatment program based on both the findings of the evaluation and your personal goals. The treatment ...

11/23/2022

Physical Therapy for Spinal Stenosis Series (Part 3)
How is Spinal Stenosis Diagnosed?

Because the symptoms of spinal stenosis are often similar to those of other age-related conditions, a careful diagnosis is important. Your physical therapist will conduct a thorough evaluation, including a review of your medical history, and will use screening tools to determine the likelihood of spinal stenosis. Your physical therapist may....
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Facebook Twitter Physical Therapy for Spinal Stenosis Series (Part 3) How is Spinal Stenosis Diagnosed? Because the symptoms of spinal stenosis are often similar to those of other age-related conditions, a careful diagnosis is important. Your physical therapist will conduct a thorough evaluation, in...

09/14/2022

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Low back pain is common. At some point in their lives, 80% to 90% of the adult population will experience low back pain. Unfortunately, studies show that many people with low back pain don’t get treatment that aligns with best evidence-based practices.

Here are 5 common misconceptions associated with low back pain:

Facebook Twitter Low back pain is common. At some point in their lives, 80% to 90% of the adult population will experience low back pain.  Unfortunately, studies show that many people with low back pain don’t get treatment that aligns with best evidence-based practices. Here are 5 common misconce...

09/07/2022

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If you have spinal stenosis in the neck (cervical spinal stenosis), you may have weakness, numbness, and pain in one or both arms and often in the legs, depending on which nerves are affected. You may or may not have pain in the neck itself. In the most severe cases of cervical spinal stenosis these complaints can even involve the torso and legs as well.

Facebook Twitter What are the signs and symptoms of Spinal Stenosis? Patients seen in physical therapy who are diagnosed with spinal stenosis have a wide variety of symptoms.  Spinal stenosis may cause symptoms such as: Pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arms and shoulders, legs, or trun...

08/24/2022

Physical Therapy for Spinal Stenosis Series (Part 1)
What is Spinal Stenosis?
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One of the more common spinal conditions seen in physical therapy is spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing within the vertebrae of the spinal column that results in too much pressure on the spinal cord (central stenosis) or nerves (lateral stenosis). Spinal stenosis may occur in the neck or in the lower back. Those suffering from spinal stenosis effecting the neck (cervical stenosis) can report local neck pain in less severe cases but can also include pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness into the arms when more advanced. In very advanced cases these complaints can also extend into the torso and legs resulting in loss of balance and even bowel / bladder dysfunction. When spinal stenosis is diagnosed in the lower back (lumbar stenosis) patients will report local back pain but can experience sciatica, numbness, tingling, and weakness into the legs. As in cervical stenosis, those with most severe symptoms can also report instability when walking and even abnormal bowel / bladder function. When diagnosed early, physical therapy can be very effective in resolving complaints related to spinal stenosis

Facebook Twitter What is Spinal Stenosis? One of the more common spinal conditions seen in physical therapy is spinal stenosis.  Spinal stenosis is a narrowing within the vertebrae of the spinal column that results in too much pressure on the spinal cord (central stenosis) or nerves (lateral stenos...

07/04/2022

Physical Therapy Guide to Neck Pain
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Neck pain is pain felt in the back of the neck – the upper spine area, just below the head. When certain nerves are affected, the pain can extend beyond the back of the neck to areas such as the upper back, shoulder, and arm. It is estimated that neck pain affects approximately 30% of the US population each year. Neck pain can be caused by sudden trauma such as a fall, sports injury, or car accident, or by long-term problems in the spine.

06/08/2022

Physical Therapy for Sciatica. How is sciatica diagnosed?
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Let’s begin by first learning a little about what sciatica truly is. Sciatica is nerve pain from an injury or irritation to the sciatic nerve, which originates in your buttock and buttock area. The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in the body. It’s actually made up of five nerve roots: two from the lower back region called the lumbar spine and three from the final section of the spine called the sacrum. The five lumbar nerve roots come together to form a right and left sciatic nerve. On each side of your body, one sciatic nerve runs through your hips, buttocks and down a leg, ending just below the knee. The sciatic nerve then branches into other nerves, which continue down your leg and into your foot and toes. True injury to the sciatic nerve “sciatica” is actually rare, but the term “sciatica” is commonly used to describe any pain that originates in the lower back and radiates down the leg.....More

06/01/2022

Physical Therapy for Tendinitis
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Physical Therapy for Tendinitis Physical Therapy for Tendinitis If you’ve participated in a sport or had to perform a repetitive activity in the past you may have dealt with tendinitis. Yes, it’s that achy elbow after you had to paint the living room or that sore knee your teenager keeps complaining of after basketball practice. What is...

05/26/2022

Physical Therapy for Knee Pain-
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The knee is the biggest joint in the human body—and with good reason. After all, it has a pretty big job to do given that our knees bear about three times our body weight—and that’s just when we’re walking. When we run that number increases by a factor of five. While the anatomy of the knee joint is intended to sustain that force, it isn’t perfect. Issues can develop as a result of everyday wear and tear, overuse, or injury. Many people experience knee pain as the result of either acute injury (a problem that occurs following a single event) or repetitive trauma and strain. However, in some cases—for example, in situations involving underlying degenerative conditions—the exact cause of the pain may be unknown to the person experiencing it. Knee pain can lead to difficulty or impairment with activities such as walking, standing up after sitting, and ascending or descending inclined surfaces, especially stairs.