Category: back pain

Back Pain? How to Tell If It's From a Herniated Disc

Back Pain? How to Tell If It’s From a Herniated Disc

April 10th, 2022

Something is terribly wrong with you, but you’re not quite sure what it is. Strange neck pains, back pains, or extremity symptoms can indicate a variety of potential problems – including one or more herniated discs. How can you tell for sure whether you have this specific problem? If you do have a herniated disc,

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Are You Living With Chronic Back Pain? You Don't Have to Any Longer

Are You Living With Chronic Back Pain? You Don’t Have to Any Longer

March 10th, 2022

The American Physical Therapy Association states that back pain is the most commonly experienced form of pain for Americans. In fact, one in every four Americans has sustained some sort of back pain in the past three months. Chronic back pain is pain that persists for three months and longer. This type of pain can

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Considering Back Surgery? Try PT First

Considering Back Surgery? Try PT First

February 20th, 2022

There are few more debilitating conditions than back pain. Ranging from a dull ache to excruciating, back pain can keep you from performing simple daily tasks you once enjoyed. While nearly 80 percent of adults experience back pain at some point in their lives, the treatments used to alleviate it are varied. Yet many people

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Back Pain

Back Pain is Commonly Caused by Herniated Discs – Do You Know Where Your Pain is Coming From?

December 5th, 2020

Find Relief for Your Herniated Discs! Back pain is one of the most common complaints among Americans today. Whether you experience the occasional ache in your back, or you deal with recurring chronic back pain, it can make completing everyday tasks extremely difficult. But have you ever stopped to wonder whether your back pain was

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An Active Lifestyle Can Improve Your Health. Try These 5 Activities to Get Moving.

An Active Lifestyle Can Improve Your Health. Try These 5 Activities to Get Moving.

July 5th, 2020

If you spend your days hobbling painfully from your bed to your reclining chair and back, the notion of pursuing any kind of vigorous activity may be the furthest thing from your mind. The truth, however, is that getting active can vastly improve your health, your comfort, mobility, and overall quality of life. Here are

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Surgery Might Not be Your Only Option to Relieve Back Pain. Things to Consider Before Back Surgery

Surgery Might Not be Your Only Option to Relieve Back Pain. Things to Consider Before Back Surgery

June 15th, 2020

There are few more debilitating conditions than back pain. Ranging from a dull ache to excruciating, back pain can keep you from performing simple daily tasks you once enjoyed. While nearly 80 percent of adults experience back pain at some point in their lives, the treatments used to alleviate it are varied. Yet many people

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Chronic Back Pain

How Do You Overcome Chronic Back Pain? Ask Our Physical Therapist

May 5th, 2020

Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) back pain? That’s a depressing statistic, especially if you’re already one of those sufferers. Chronic back pain can prevent you from performing the countless daily tasks you need or want to perform. Even when you’re not engaged in activity, your back

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Chronic Low Back Pain

Stand up to your back pain! Physical therapy can help relieve chronic low back pain.

January 20th, 2020

Are you suffering from chronic low back pain? Take action today and call STAR Physical Therapy to schedule a one-on-one consultation and evaluation. Our physical therapists will get to the root cause of your back pain and create a personalized treatment plan just for you. What Is Chronic Low Back Pain? Low back pain is

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