At Empire Sports Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, we know that lower back pain is a common issue that affects people of all ages and walks of life. Whether it’s caused by poor posture at work, a muscle strain for an athlete, or a more chronic condition, the discomfort can severely impact your daily activities and … Read more
Waking up with back pain can cloud even the brightest morning, and carrying that pain through the day can cast a shadow on every activity, from playing with your kids to contributing to the sports field. But remember, there’s a team on your side ready to help realign your life. Are you wondering how to … Read more
Do you suffer from back pain from sitting? As we prepare to gather around the Thanksgiving table, it’s a time of gratitude, family, and… unfortunately for many, the onset of nagging back pain. Picture this: you’re sitting at the dinner table, surrounded by the warmth of loved ones, the table is home to one of … Read more
Back pain is a common problem that affects many people, both young and old. According to the American Chiropractic Association, it is the second most common reason for missed workdays in the US. Back pain can range from mild discomfort to severe, debilitating agony, and can be caused by any number of factors such as … Read more
Have you been suffering with lower back pain, and have noticed it’s getting worse in the winter? Is the combination of the colder weather and the overwhelming pain meaning you’re missing out on your daily exercise routine that was supposed to start you on the way back into shape after all the food that keeps … Read more
Autumn is probably the best season of them all! Cooler nights let you sleep better, the start of football, baseball playoffs, and best of all—the kids are back in school! It’s all around great! EXCEPT…those damn leaves! I don’t know anyone who likes them, but I do know people who hate them more than anyone … Read more
Summer is upon us and after 2 years of avoiding traveling, I am hearing soooo many people tell me about their summer plans (… and that we need to take care of their back problems before they go away. We are currently working on just that in our office everyday!). AAA estimated that 8.3% more … Read more
Just one month ago, Millions of people made a New Year’s Resolution’s, but 80% of those resolutions fail by February 1st. Here we are in February–How is your resolution going? The most popular New Year’s Resolutions focus on weight loss and exercise, but many are quickly derailed by Knee or Back pain. Many people believe … Read more
As if being 13 isn’t hard enough, turning 13 in Quarantine doesn’t sound like a great way to enter your teenage years… …But that is what my daughter, Gianna, did this week, and it was not without EVEN more drama. Not to mention setting up the birthday parade, getting all the gifts wrapped, and decorating … Read more
Ed called the office the last week in a panic, “Dave, my back and leg have been starting to kick up again, and I just found out that all my son’s will be coming up for the Fourth of July with all my grandchildren, and I haven’t seen them since Christmas because of all this … Read more