By John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Owner, Mishock Physical Therapy & Associates For many of us, we can only hope for a mild winter without snow. Invariably the snow will fall and the responsibility of snow removal will occur. With snow removal many individuals will sustain injury. On average, 11,500 people are treated at […]
By Dr. John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Studies show that seeing a physical therapist first through direct access can: improve musculoskeletal pain faster reduce or remove the need for some types of musculoskeletal surgery reduce opioid use improve patient satisfaction reduce expensive medical testing help patients get needed treatment faster. (Physical Therapy, 2017) With […]
By John R. Mishock, PT, DPT, DC Low back pain (LBP) is a common and costly medical condition associated with significant physical pain, impaired function, and loss of productivity. LBP is the leading cause of disability in the US exceeding $100 billion per year in treatment, reduced productivity and lost wages. Approximately, 70 million adults […]
By: Ann R. Miller, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, Clinical Director of Stowe Clinic Almost everyone has had an episode of low back pain at some point in their lifetime, whether it was brought on by lifting a heavy item, gardening all afternoon, shoveling snow, sitting for long periods of time without proper back support, or […]
By Sally A. Caldwell, DPT, Clinical Director of Phoenixville clinic Golf has become a very popular sport for people of all ages, but with any sport, injuries can occur, especially to the back, causing low back pain. And for those who have chronic, long standing back pain, this can hinder and limit their ability to […]
Evidence suggests approximately 34 percent of people who experience acute low back pain will suffer recurrent episodes (Journal Pain, 2009). One theory is that patients with an episode of acute low back pain lose motor control (ability to orderly and quickly contract muscles) of the deep muscle fibers of the lumbar spine. A recent research […]
Chances are you’ve experienced it before… a dull ache, a sharp pain, or a burning sensation in your lower back. In some cases this pain will radiate down the back of the thigh into the calf. If you haven’t yet experienced this you likely will at some point in your life. According to a number […]
Dr. John Mishock demonstrates how to stretch properly for low back pain using a foam roller. Low Back Pain Stretching Tips
Approximately 75 to 85 percent of adults will be affected by low back pain (LBP) during their lifetime. Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on low back pain, the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work. Because of this LBP epidemic, it is important to know the […]
Evidence suggests approximately 35 percent of people who experience acute low back pain will suffer a recurrent episode within one year (Journal Pain 2009). One theory is that the acute low back pain episode causes a loss of motor control (ability to orderly and quickly contract muscles) of the deep muscles fibers of the lumbar […]
