If you’re struggling with the relentless pain of sciatica, you know how it can disrupt every aspect of your life. The sharp, shooting pain that travels down your leg can make even the simplest tasks feel impossible. But there’s hope! With the right exercises to relieve sciatica, you can start to regain control and reduceContinue Reading»
Hey there! Let’s talk about something we all deal with, back pain. It’s a total buzzkill, right? But fear not! We’ve got your back (pun intended) with some awesome tips to prevent back pain and keep that pain at bay. Because seriously, who wants to put their life on hold when there’s so much funContinue Reading»
It’s easy when it’s hot outside and you’re indoors with your AC, feeling sluggish to fall into a sedentary slump! But without regular activity and movement, we run the risk of developing or WORSENING back pain that can stick with us for months or even years. That’s why it’s important to stay active and stopContinue Reading»
There are many different types of ways that may cause you to endure lower back pain. A few of the most common ways is poor posture, a back pain muscle strain, and lifting heavy items incorrectly. When trying to lift heavy weights (could be during a workout or moving heavy household items when you areContinue Reading»
Since my first year out of physical therapy school I’ve been searching for the elusive “magic pill” that would miraculously fix back pain (really any body part) with little to no effort exerted by me OR the patient, leading to massive amounts of fame and fortune that would allow me to travel the world curingContinue Reading»
Any chance you would want to do a quick test to see if you are at risk for getting killed by momentum?What in the heck do I mean by that?And by the way, what in the heck is momentum anyways?”Hopefully you answered yes”The quickest and easiest way I can explain what momentum is to youContinue Reading»
So we’ve gone over the proper body mechanics required for the golf swing and how improper use of those body mechanics leads to back pain and losing distance off the tee. We also now know that the twisting/turning motions of the golf swing are supposed to come from your upper back (thoracic spine) and yourContinue Reading»
In America low back pain is the number one reason why male golfers stop golfing. In addition, statistically speaking, 80% of all Americans will experience low back pain at some point in their life. It just so happens that golfing significantly increases your chances for experiencing low back pain, especially after the age of 50 yearsContinue Reading»
Golf is one of the most common sports played among retired Americans, especially in Florida! The number of golfers exponentially increases in Naples Florida where I was born, raised, and started my Physical Therapy practice Berman Physical Therapy. You literally cannot drive more than 3 minutes anywhere in Naples without passing a golf course. AtContinue Reading»
Quick question: How many of you have web searched “preventing back pain”? Yes, I thought so… We’ve all heard and read about what can cause back pain; incorrect lifting, bad posture, sports injury… but did you know that you may be making a common mistake in your daily routine, that might be encouraging back pain? What I’m about to tell you,Continue Reading»