Diagnosis of Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) can be a painful and even debilitating condition, so if you have spine-related symptoms, it’s important to get the right diagnosis. If you have a clear picture of…
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Treatment Options for Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) impacts the stability and flexibility of the spine. This condition can cause a range of symptoms initially, such as moderate back pain, neck pain, and general discomfort. As…
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Supine Diastasis (DRA) Tests
Written by Bryn Zolty, PT Supine Diastasis (DRA) Tests An abdominal diastasis (DRA) is a weakness in the anterior abdominal wall in the connective tissue between the muscles. This condition can occur…
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Exercises to Relieve Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal health complaints. Some 90% of adults will experience back pain at some point, and 50% of working-age people report some back pain every…
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The Role of Physical Therapy in Recovering from Back Injuries
Back injuries, which may happen suddenly from acute spine trauma or develop over time, are a major contributor to lost work hours. For athletes, back injuries unfortunately mean being relegated to the…
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How Does Degenerative Disc Disease Begin?
The intervertebral discs – the round sections of supportive tissue between the bones of the spine – undergo wear and tear over the years no matter what we do. In other words,…
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