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Mend Physical Therapy Blog and Injury Information

Previous research has shown an improvement and regression of lumbar disc injuries with conservative treatments including Physical Therapy.  Based on clinical practice guidelines and the available evidence, few patients with back and leg pain require surgical interventions for a lumbar disc injury.  Many who pursue surgical intervention seek relief of their associated leg symptoms, but until...

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis is a spinal diagnosis found in older adults and involves a narrowing of the canals in which the nerves exit the spine.  It can be found in either the central canal of the spine or in the foramen where nerves exit on each side of the spine.  Often these patients reports symptoms...