Updated. Originally posted 12/30/2016 One of the most common spinal injuries treated at Physio Logic is a herniated disc. To many patients, a herniated disc is also referred to as a slipped disc or pinched nerve. But what is a herniated disc? How and why does this kind of spinal injury occur? To explain, we […]
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Tight hips? You’re not alone. Spending a lot of time sitting keeps our hip flexors in a shortened position (more than they should be) and makes them tight. Especially if you’re not taking frequent stretch breaks. But tight hips aren’t just uncomfortable. They can lead to other aches and pains, especially in the lower
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Why Does Everything Hurt? You may be suffering from weak arches. Let’s discuss the phenomenon of collapsed arches, common causes, weak arches symptoms, and the repercussions of not correcting them. What do I mean by arches? Let’s recall that sunny July day when you were 12 years old at the water park. There you are,
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What is a Rotator Cuff Tear? Most of us will experience some shoulder joint pain or dysfunction in our lives. The shoulder joint and its associated muscular rotator cuff can be particularly vulnerable to injury due to a unique and complex movement called circumduction. Circumduction is a complex and important functional movement that allows us
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By: Dr. Rudy Gehrman. Chiropractic care can expand your overall well-being. This article will better explain what chiropractic care is and how it can impact your life positively. What is Chiropractic Care at Physio Logic? The Chiropractors at Physio Logic in Brooklyn, NY are committed to providing exceptional care using evidence-based modalities and treatments, with
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By: Dr. Stefanie Tropea, DC. If you’re physically active, chances are you’ve rolled your ankle at least once in your life. Even if you’re not engaging in physical activity, walking on an uneven surface can result in a sprained ankle. The most common ankle injury is an inversion sprain. This happens when you roll your
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By: Dr. Rachel Tavel, DPT. When people hear the word “core” they usually think about their abdominal muscles. We all know that we have to have a strong core for improved posture, balance, and overall strength. But what if we told you your shoulders have their own core? The scapula, commonly referred to as the
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Whether we like it or not, getting stronger takes work. Consistent work. If you are a patient here at Physio Logic, chances are you’ve been given “homework” by one of your doctors. Usually, that homework consists of a set of exercises to do on your own in between physical therapy or chiropractic appointments. We get
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By: Amy Montia, PhD, LMT. At Physio Logic, most physical therapy patients receive massage therapy (also called manual therapy), woven into their treatment plan, as integrating massage therapy into each session optimizes physical therapy treatment and can effectively expedite their recovery. A great research paper in Science Magazine in 2012 by Mark Tarnopolsky, a metabolic
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Many acute injuries or repetitive stress injuries can come from sports such as tennis, squash, basketball, baseball, surfing, biking, golf or a fall on the hand-also known as a FOOSH injury all on outstretched hand injury). It’s a good idea to get checked out after any kind of fall on your hand if you have
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By: Dr. Stephen Szaro, DC. The intervertebral disc (IVD) is situated between each vertebra of the spinal column. However, there is no disc between the first two vertebrae of the neck or within the segments of the coccyx. The IVD is a fibrocartilaginous cushion serving as the spine’s shock-absorbing system. It also assists in the
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