Health Blog

Sep20th 2019

Are Herniated Discs the Culprit of Your Back Pain?

The spine is an extremely complex part of your body. It contains 24 bones, and 5 of those bones are located in your lower back. It also has a large number of nerves and intervertebral discs that help with movement. Unfortunately, it is sometimes possible for these discs to protrude (or “herniate”) through the cell

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Sep10th 2019

Walk Away From Hip and Knee Pain With Physical Therapy

Your hips and knees are common areas of discomfort in the body. This pain can become worse as people age, due to the body’s natural “wear and tear” of cartilage. Hip and knee pain can also be caused by injury, overuse, or deeper underlying conditions (such as arthritis). In some severe cases, surgery may be

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Aug31st 2019

Interlateral Leg Asymmetries in Running Injuries. Do you have leg preferences and can this hurt you as a runner?

Joseph Dea SPT, Meynard Enriquez DPT, Tiffany Ikeda-Simao DPT,  and Kaylen Wakumoto DPT Hawaii Sports and Balance Center – Lihue, Hawaii Champion track sprinter Usain Bolt has what was known colloquially as a “hitch in his get-along.” Despite his impressive professional career, Bolt has scoliosis, and a right leg that is approximately one half-inch shorter

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