It’s about that time of year when more and more people are beginning to travel again, which means longer lines and crowded airports. In the midst of all travel stress, are you making sure you’re taking care of yourself and staying away from old back pain flare ups? Traveling wears down on your mind and … Read more
Back pain is an elusive beast… it can strike at any moment and can often leave us feeling debilitated for weeks, months, or even years if nothing is done about it. In fact, back pain is so widespread it’s now considered one of the most common issues around the globe. What’s truly interesting is that, … Read more
As we move through these unprecedented times, we’re faced with new issues every day. These teething problems may include installing a hand-wash timer in the bathroom, packing the dishwasher more often, or planning meals further in advance than you normally would. One other problem that may not have caught your attention yet is back health. … Read more
As a spine specialist I tend to see a lot of complicated cases involving scoliosis or back pain. Lately, I have seen quite a few interesting cases that are more complex or have been going on for a long time. What is interesting to me is how similar the complex cases are to the simple … Read more
My name is Bryan Smith, and I’m currently a physical therapy student at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, UT. I’ve had the opportunity to receive part of my education at Align Therapy in Lehi, UT, and let me tell you that this is a great place! You will not find more dedicated … Read more
I hear so many sayings in Physical Therapy related to pain. See how many of these you have heard. Do you know which ones are correct? “No Pain, No Gain!” “Pain is just weakness leaving the body!” “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger!” (I know its from a song!) “What is the difference between … Read more
In 2014, I was in Wisconsin being trained in the Schroth Method for scoliosis. As we were going through the course, my instructor demonstrated a different way of imaging scoliosis. It took measurements automatically of posture and gave a 3D picture of the spine. [video_player type=”youtube” style=”1″ dimensions=”560×315″ width=”560″ height=”315″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”]aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9aanVVYlY3X1o2Yw==[/video_player] At … Read more
Over the course of my 11 years as a Physical Therapist, I have seen hundreds of back pain patients. Recently, I wrote a FREE Report “Busting 6 Myths About Back Pain!”, (which you can download by clicking HERE). One question that stuck in my mind while writing it was, why do so many people have back pain? My job … Read more
The spine is truly amazing! It is the foundation for movement and strength in our bodies. As I have specialized in spine treatment over the past few years, I have come to see the spine as even more amazing. Taking care of it and making sure it is functioning the best possible are some of … Read more
Recently, I read something very concerning in the news. There are many concerning things in the news these days, but this was about Back Pain. It was a study looking at how many of those with back pain are referred to Physical Therapy when they visit their Primary Care Physician. When I read the title … Read more
