The wait and see approach can hurt! Taking action can mean immediate relief for low back pain and sciatica, study reveals. You have heard this word many times. But what is Sciatica? And more importantly what can you do about it? Sciatica occurs when pain radiates along the sciatic nerve. This is a large nerve […]
Noxious Pain, No Gain! Tips and Stretches for Treating Lumbar Instability
James Fenton, DPT, Senior Clinic Manager of CORA Coral Gables, CORA Homestead and CORA Westchester walks viewers through basic home exercises to relieve your back pain. Lumbar instability is a product of poor core musculature activation. Symptoms include pain and difficulty performing functional, or even simple recreational activities. James Fenton, DPT, understands the frustration for […]
3 Steps to Stop Your Severe Lower Back Pain
Download our Back Pain eBook Were you just reaching for something and all of a sudden experienced severe lower back pain? It’s scary how quickly and strongly the pain can debilitate you. The feeling that one wrong move will cause even more pain or cripple your ability to move is incredibly common; however, the situation […]
Effects of Thoracic Spine Manipulation in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
Recent evidence supports the use of high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust manipulation to the thoracic spine in patients with neck pain. However, there is limited evidence of its effectiveness in patients with cervical radiculopathy. Dr. Ian A. Young, PT, DSc, OCS, SCS, CORA Physical Therapy conducted research to compare the immediate and short-term effects of thoracic manipulation […]
Gain Traction on Your Neck & Back Pain
Motorized traction promotes an optimal healing environment to relieve discomfort in your neck and back. Spinal Therapy can involve surgical and nonsurgical treatment methods. Both traction and decompression therapy has been practiced by trained health professionals for many years. In fact, depending on the severity of your injury, stretching the spine using a traction table […]
Live Your Life Pain-Free with The Back Project
Restore full range of motion and live your life pain-free. The Back Project, also known as ATM (Active Therapeutic Movement), provides an approach to immediate pain relief to many. Using a series of compressive belts in a standing or weight bearing position, a therapist is able to assist the patient in regaining pain free […]
