Back Pain Relief (General)

Learn about common back pain relief techniques including: Exercises, Stretches, and Self massage.

Winged Scapula Exercises

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES) and Dr. Rachel Raycraft, PT, DPT, Last Updated: June 15, 2021, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

Scapular winging is where the scapula (Shoulder blade) juts out and appears to “wing” out of the back. This winging can cause limited range of motion, pain, and unattractive appearance.[1][3][5] [Read more…] about Winged Scapula Exercises

Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES)

Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES), Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT), Professional Dancer

As a long time back sufferer Leon found unique methods to alleviate his pain using natural methods including self massage, exercise/stretching and postural habits. He founded Backintelligence.com to empower others to fix their postures and ease their back pain from home.

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Dr. Rachel Raycraft, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy and am currently working full time as a pediatric physical therapist and planning to work with adults on a per diem basis. I have worked in Sports, Inpatient Rehab and Outpatient Ortho settings under the guidance of incredible mentors focusing on low back pain. I believe in wholistic and patient centered care and enjoy working with my patients to develop their course of treatment.

Spondylolisthesis Treatment & Exercises

By: Dr. Rachel Raycraft, PT, DPT, Last Updated: May 20, 2021, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

Spondylolisthesis is forward slipping or displacement of a vertebrae (back bone) on the one below it.[1][2] There are 5 types of Spondylolisthesis including: dysplastic, isthmic, degenerative, traumatic and pathologic.[1] [Read more…] about Spondylolisthesis Treatment & Exercises

Dr. Rachel Raycraft, PT, DPT

How To Get Rid of Tension Headaches (Plus Causes & Symptoms)

By: Dr. Rachel Raycraft, PT, DPT, Last Updated: May 8, 2021, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

There are many types of headaches, but Tension Headaches are the most common[1] accounting for 78% of all headaches.[2][3][7] Typically, Tension-Type Headaches peak around 30-39 years old.[2] [Read more…] about How To Get Rid of Tension Headaches (Plus Causes & Symptoms)

Dr. Rachel Raycraft, PT, DPT

Interview with Dr. Stuart McGill (Posture, Low Back Pain, Core…)

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: March 30, 2021

I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Stuart McGill. We talked about posture, low back pain, core, mental health role on pain, and more. Check it out below: [Read more…] about Interview with Dr. Stuart McGill (Posture, Low Back Pain, Core…)

Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES)

Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES), Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT), Professional Dancer

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Exercises

By: Dr. Rachel Raycraft, PT, DPT, Last Updated: March 19, 2021, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a diagnosis of omission meaning physicians rule out all other conditions first. It happens when nerves that run from the base of the neck down the arm get compressed. The nerves that get compressed are a bundle of nerves called the brachial plexus. [Read more…] about Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Exercises

Dr. Rachel Raycraft, PT, DPT