THE THORACIC SPINE

Where is it? The Thoracic Spine is at the mid to upper region of our back where most of our ribs attach. This portion of the spine can often become stiff and sometimes lose mobility if we are not moving a little bit every day, or if we are sustaining a poor posture...

PERFECTING YOUR POSTURE

Good posture impacts your appearance as well as your overall health by relieving strain and fatigue from your muscles and ligaments. Poor posture, on the other hand, increases your risk of injury and pain. We start with straight posture when we are young and it...

LOW BACK PAIN

The spine is composed of 33 vertebrae divided into five sections (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccygeal). Each section of vertebrae has a slight curve and a different shape. The cervical (neck)  and lumbar (low back) vertebrae curve inwards, like a “C,” known...

FITNESS VS. FATNESS: DOES THE SCALE OUTWEIGH THE SWEAT?

Cheer to ringing in the new year! We at Specialized Physical Therapy would like to kick off 2018 with another popular topic: New Year’s Resolutions. Yes, weight loss resolutions may be cliche but every great step starts with a commitment.What I’d like to tackle on...

DOES WEATHER CHANGES CAUSE JOINT PAIN?

Although you might not see it, your joints may certainly let you know winter is coming. There is little research that supports the effects of weather on joint pain. However, there is evidence that indicates there is a strong indication in people with...

ACL REHAB
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ANKLE SPRAIN SPECIALIST
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ARTHRITIS
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BACK PAIN & SCIATICA
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CHRONIC PAIN
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DIZZINESS AND VERTIGO
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ELBOW, WRIST & HAND PAIN
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FOOT & ANKLE PAIN

HEADACHE
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HIP & KNEE PAIN
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JOINT PAIN
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SHOULDER PAIN
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STROKE
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SPORTS INJURIES
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>>> MORE CONDITIONS