By Jaime Sigurdsson, CEAS, Director of Workers’ Compensation at CORA Physical Therapy The practice of physical therapy has been around since the early 1800’s and consists of massage, manipulation, and exercise, all of which are proven to aid in improved range of motion and strength. Range of motion and strength allow for improved mobility which […]
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 […]
5 Shocking Secrets People Who Avoid Shoulder Surgery Know
Whether you’re trying to capture your own “follow me” photo or you’d just like to be able to reach into the back seat of the car without pain, you’ve come to the right place. People can be quick to resort to surgery when shoulder pain comes out of nowhere and doesn’t resolve in a reasonable […]
Communication Across The Lifespan
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM)! For 2019, we’re aligning our efforts with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The theme? “Communication Across the Lifespan.” Our goal is to share the many resources available to help you celebrate all month long. Please check back for the latest materials and information on BHSM activities all […]
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 […]
Are You Part of the “Waiting for It to Get Better” Club?
A professional assessment can prevent chronic pain, movement compensations, or other complications. Not sure if you’re part of the club? We’ve all heard what “waiting for it to get better” sounds like: It’s not that bad… I’ll take care of it later… It’ll get better on its own… […]