As a manual physical therapist, treatment of chronic pain from joint and muscle dysfunction is a daily occurrence. A conversation I had again today with a client was about what she was willing to give up to feel better. Chronic pain is a complex problem that requires a complex solution, not just a simple “cause […]
Tag Archives: lower back pain
Physical Therapy Video: The RIGHT WAY to get out of bed
April 9, 2017 – 6:41 PM
Why stress your back just getting in and out of bed? Check out this short video and let me know if you have any questions, Thanks! Ed Deboo, PT Physical Therapy, Bellingham, WA
Lower back pain in athletes: could be a spondylolysis
December 12, 2016 – 9:12 PM
Check out this video on lower back pain in youth and athletes. Let me know if you have any questions, Thanks, Ed Deboo, PT Physical Therapy Bellingham, WA
Lower back Pain? Try climbing a rock!
July 9, 2016 – 10:40 AM
Having lower back pain? According to this study, you might want to go climb a rock!! This study looked at 30 people with chronic lower back pain and had 15 of them climb for 10 sessions over 8 weeks (1 hour minimum session time). The “climbing group” demonstrated significant improvement in overall function with less […]
Test your core 5 ways: Do you pass?
May 13, 2016 – 2:08 PM
Whether you have shoulder pain, lower back or knee pain, a strong core is essential to all functional tasks. How strong is your core? Watch the video to learn ways to strengthen your core. Let me know if you have any questions, Thanks, Ed Deboo, PT Physical Therapy, Bellingham, WA
Stretching your thoracic spine to help with lower back pain
February 28, 2016 – 11:41 AM
Chronic lower back pain is very complex with many causes and can be very difficult to treat. One source of lower back pain can be from restrictions in thoracic rotational ability. Since most of our thoracic mobility should come from our thoracic spine (and NOT our lumbar spine) it’s important to include a spinal rotational […]
Home equipment needs for self treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points
July 9, 2015 – 10:15 PM
Myofascial Trigger Points can be responsible for many our common complaints of pain in our shoulders, neck, mid/low back and hips. However, you can take control of your pain and treat your Trigger Points at home with simple, inexpensive equipment. Check out the video below, Thanks, Ed Deboo, Physical Therapist, Bellingham, WA
The Side Plank: how to do it
July 9, 2015 – 10:08 PM
Research has shown that by improving core strength through exercise, you may be able to reduce your chance of lower back pain and strength. Weak abdominal muscles are often common as we become more “mature” and sometimes sedentary. The Side plank is a great exercise for increasing both core and hip strength, check out the […]
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