Headaches are a common problem and can have many different causes. What many people do not realize is that headaches can start from dysfunctions in the neck and are called cervicogenic headaches. These headaches typically start on one side of the neck at the back of the head and migrate into the eye. They [...]
Joint pain? Back pain? Want to run but it puts strain on your knees? We are excited to introduce a revolutionary new machine that is advancing a patient’s ability to progress towards their goals and enhance their quality of life. In the short time it has been at our Lynden, WA facility we [...]
An auto accident can result in low back pain or the neck injury termed whiplash. Whiplash is a traumatic neck injury caused by an excessive snapping movement - forward and backward - of the head. Ligament damage, pinched nerves, muscle tearing, spasm and spinal misalignment are the usual results of whiplash. Even a low-speed impact [...]
Home Injury Treatment: Learn when and how to use ice and heat to ease pain in muscles.
When reference is made to your "core" many people think it is your entire abdominal/trunk region. It actually refers to a specific group of deep muscles in your trunk region. The core muscles include the deepest layer of abdominals (the Transverse Abdominis), muscles of the pelvic floor, deep back muscles (Multifidi) and your [...]
Women's health rehabilitation is a specialty practice area of physical therapy. It is an area of physical therapy that addresses the unique medical needs of women. Women's health rehabilitation includes treatment for pre-natal and post-partum patients, continence problems, osteoporosis, pelvic, hip and back pain. Pre-Natal and Post-Partum Care Pelvic and back pain [...]
Improper lifting technique can cause neck, shoulder and back pain and possibly even more serious injuries. Learning the proper way to lift will help you minimize the risk of pain and injury.
Physical therapists, who are experts in restoring and improving motion in people's lives, play an important role not only in treating persistent or recurrent low back pain, but also in prevention and risk reduction. Physical therapists are highly-educated, licensed health care professionals who can help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility” in [...]
Like a heart attack, a stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is reduced or stopped, depriving that area of oxygen. One common cause includes blockage from a clot in blood vessels supplying the brain, or from a disease such as arteriosclerosis that has caused a narrowing of those vessels. [...]
Falls among the elderly are prevalent, dangerous, and can diminish their ability to lead an active and independent life. About one in three seniors above age 65, and nearly one in two seniors over age 80, will fall at least once this year, many times with disastrous consequences. Physical therapists can help prevent [...]