Patients with low-back pain are better off seeing a physical therapist first, according to a study of 150,000 insurance claims. The study, published in Health Services Research, found that those who saw a physical therapist at the first point of care had an 89 percent lower probability of receiving an opioid prescription, a 28 percent […]
Neglected Muscles of the Core: The Connection Between the Diaphragm and the Pelvic Floor
You have probably heard of the importance of having a strong core to keep your spine, pelvis, and hips stable during movement. Something that a lot of people do not know is that the “core” includes more than abdominal and back muscles. The core is more like an abdominal canister with a top, a bottom, […]
Covid Is A Restrictive Lung Disease
Covid-19 is a restrictive lung disease, and it has been found to impact multiple body systems resulting in breathing difficulties, deconditioning, fatigue, balance deficits, dizziness, joint pain, and muscle weakness. The medical community has had time to learn more about the short and long-term effects of this virus. In the long term, some individuals may experience […]
How Strengthening Your Core Can Help With Some Of Your Lady Issues
Your lady parts are bothering you. Whether it’s urinary incontinence issues, pain during sex or other issues, strengthening your core muscles will help with these problems and others. Here’s how. Pelvic floor muscles The muscles in your pelvic floor are very important. They form the “hammock” that supports and holds in the organs in the […]
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