Does Posture Affect Pain? This is a question that is hotly debated. But the answer is not so simple. The answer lies somewhere between a yes and a no….maybe sometimes? The way we look at it, while there is not a perfect posture to avoid pain, some are worse than others and some are better. One keyContinue reading “Neutral Standing/Spine”
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Ergonomics! What is it & how can it help?
Computers have rapidly changed the modern workplace bringing along with it a new science called Ergonomics. Ergonomics is the study of making a workplace fit a persons needs in order to increase efficiency, productivity, and reduce discomfort. Here at Peterson Physical Therapy we came up with some tips on how to make your workstation workContinue reading “Ergonomics! What is it & how can it help?”
Ergonomics and Body Mechanics
Have you ever gone to pick up a laundry basket, shovel the yard, or reach for something in the back seat of your car and next thing you know your back or shoulder starts hurting? Perhaps you’ve been working longer at a desk these past few months and begun experiencing neck or shoulder pain. Or maybeContinue reading “Ergonomics and Body Mechanics”
What is Sciatica?
Sciatica results from irritation, compression, or injury to the Sciatic nerve. The Sciatic nerve begins as multiple nerves exit the spine in the lower back and merge together to become the large nerve we’ve all heard of that travels into the buttocks and down the back of the leg. Pain anywhere along the path ofContinue reading “What is Sciatica?”
Do you suffer from Lower Back Pain?
Here’s a different take on treatment… Are you currently suffering from low back pain? Have you ever had an episode of low back pain in the past? If so, you are not alone. Eighty percent of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime and statistics show that low back pain becomesContinue reading “Do you suffer from Lower Back Pain?”
Mobility Month – January Recap
Growth will be the keyword in growing our presence in the community both physically and virtually. We are committing ourselves to at least 1 blog topic/theme per month. Our staff has some ideas but would love to know what’s on your mind? Do you have specific questions or topics we can cover? It can beContinue reading “Mobility Month – January Recap”
How I got to where I am today!
I joined Peterson Physical Therapy a year ago, here’s my story on how I got to where I am today. After college, my first PT job was with what they call a “mill” clinic about an hour north of La Plata. Although I was only there for 5 months, in that short period of time,Continue reading “How I got to where I am today!”
Why we did this!
It seems like ages ago Chris and I were in the thralls of toddlerhood and it was all we could do to stay awake between diaper changes, working, and learning how to take care of these little people we had created. Work in those days involved seeing anywhere from 15-22 patients a day and doingContinue reading “Why we did this!”
