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Back Pain Relief (General)

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

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Treatment At Home

By: , Last Updated: October 30, 2018 Leave a Comment

Lumbar spinal stenosis affects more than 200,000 adults in the United States, and is the most common reason for spinal surgery in individuals over the age of 65.

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with lumbar stenosis, you may be looking for ways to treat your symptoms. In this article we’ll discuss some of the most effective ways to relieve your symptoms from the comfort of your own home. [Read more…] about Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Treatment At Home

5 Common Causes Of Back Pain (Video)

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In this video I talk about some of the common causes of back pain, including things we do in everyday life to get upper back pain and lower back pain. This is by no means an exhaustive list of all the causes, but 5 common ones. Leave a comment below if you found it useful. [Read more…] about 5 Common Causes Of Back Pain (Video)

How To Get Rid of Muscle Spasms In The Back

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Muscle spasms can occur in any muscle in the body, however, in my practice I usually see patients with muscle spasm in the back, neck, lower legs and feet. While most muscle spasms in the back are harmless and can be effectively treated, some indicate that there’s an underlying issue that needs to be addressed. [Read more…] about How To Get Rid of Muscle Spasms In The Back

Latissimus Dorsi Pain Relief – Lats Stretches & Releases

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Latissimus Dorsi or commonly referred to as “Lats” is the biggest muscle of the back and it starts roughly from the pelvis area and runs on both sides of the back, all the way up, and finally attaches into both arm bones (humerus). [Read more…] about Latissimus Dorsi Pain Relief – Lats Stretches & Releases

Piriformis Syndrome Treatment At Home (Symptoms, Releases, Stretches)

By: and Dr. Brandon Smith, DPT, MPH, Last Updated: February 5, 2019 Leave a Comment

What is Piriformis Syndrome?

Have you ever had pain starting deep in your butt and/or hip that travels down your leg?

This can be due to the piriformis muscle compressing on the sciatic nerve, referred to as piriformis syndrome. [Read more…] about Piriformis Syndrome Treatment At Home (Symptoms, Releases, Stretches)

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Dr. Brandon Smith, DPT, MPH

Dr. Smith is passionate about addressing motor control and mobility/stability limitations through orthopedic and neuromuscular rehab, and always putting a emphasis on healing.