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Is Spinal Manipulation Effective For Sciatica?

Sciatica is an umbrella term used to describe leg symptoms, such as pain, numbness, or tingling, caused by spinal conditions.  Irritation or entrapment of the spinal nerves as they exit the spinal canal can lead to severe symptoms and disability.  The majority of these cases can be treated conservatively including Physical Therapy and possible spinal...

How Excellent Physical Therapy Can Relieve Your Headaches For Good

By: Ian Nay, PT, DPT, OCS If you suffer from frequent headaches, you’re not alone. Millions of people experience tension headaches, migraines, or cervicogenic headaches (those that originate from neck problems). While many reach for over-the-counter painkillers for temporary relief, few realize that physical therapy can offer a lasting, drug-free solution. Here’s how working with...

Does Spinal Manipulation For Low Back Pain Need To Be Specific?

Low back pain and neck pain remain the most common reasons patients week care from both their primary care physician and Physical Therapist.  Research has supported the short term utilization of spinal manipulation for patients with spinal pain to reduce pain and disability.  In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy practices we utilize...

Headache Treatments For The Athlete And Office Worker

By Dr. Ian Nay, PT DPT OCS Overview Headaches are extremely common in our population, especially in athletes and people who spend a lot of time on the computer or phone. Examples of athletes who may have these symptoms are football lineman who are looking up constantly, cyclists, CrossFitters and weightlifters who perform overhead motions...

What Are The Most Effective Treatments For Headache?

Headaches are one of the most common reasons patients seek care by a Physical Therapist.  In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy practices we have found optimal outcomes and fewer visits for treating many headaches types including cervicogenic headaches.  These headaches are driven from the neck (cervical spine) and cause pain referral to...

Using Spinal Manipulation For Boulder Back Pain Patients

Spinal manipulation may be one of the oldest forms of treatment in medicine dating at least back to Hippocrates.  This intervention is most commonly performed by Physical Therapists, physicians, and chiropractors.  In our Boulder and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics our Physical Therapists have advanced training in the utilization of manipulation for both the spine and...