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Back Stiffness Feb27th 2019

Back Stiffness is the Canary in the Coal Mine

You know the story, right?  One of the very real dangers of coal mining is the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning.  In the old days, coal miners would keep a canary in a cage while down in the mines, because the canary is intolerant to even very low levels of carbon monoxide.  So, if the

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herniated disc Feb20th 2019

Did You Know That a Herniated Disc Can Cause You Serious Back Pain?

One of the most common reasons people visit Essential Physical Therapy each day is to get relief from chronic back pain. While back pain can be caused by a variety of medical conditions, in many cases, it is the result of a herniated disc. Herniated discs can occur anywhere along the spine but typically affect

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Relieve Hip and Knee Pain For Good with Physical Therapy!

Feb10th 2019

Both the hips and knees are areas in the body where several muscles, tendons, and joints are joined together to help you achieve complex movement. If there is damage and subsequent pain in these areas, it can be difficult to perform daily activities. There are several specific ways that physical therapy can help relieve hip

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