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Dr. Sisson / March 24th, 2022 If your back went out recently, you know how painful it can be.  What DOESN'T Throwing Out Your Back Mean? When you throw out your back, it doesn't mean that your back has gone out of place or that you've slipped a disc. Discs don't actually "slip" out of place. People use the term "slipped disc" to refer to a herniated disc. However, throwing out your back doesn't necessarily mean you've injured a disc. Throwing out your back doesn't usually mean that ...
Posted on 2023-03-24
Dr. Sisson / March 17, 2023 Luckily, back spasms usually only last a few days, but those few days are agony. Furthermore, there are people who go on to have chronic back spasms that last months or years. What Causes Back Spasms? There are a few different things that can cause a spasm or a tightening up of the muscle in your back. It can be after an acute injury, like bending down to pick something up and throwing out your back. Or, lower back spasms can be caused by something that c...
Posted on 2023-03-17
Dr. Arnan Sisson, PT / November 2, 2022 One of the most common questions I’ve gotten is, “I was told I should never lift more than 25 pounds again ever again or I might throw out my back. What can I do?” And so here’s what happens all the time: people go to their MD, physical therapist, acupuncture, or chiropractor, etc., and that person tells you to stop doing the activity because it hurts. You should never do it again. Maybe they don’t know to tell you to g...
Posted on 2022-11-02
Dr. Arnan Sisson PT / Sept 30, 2022   Low back pain is the third most-common reason why people visit their MD! Think about that. The number one reason people visit their doctor is for cold and flu symptoms. Suffering from low back pain? Call us at (804) 493-3256 for a free consultation to find out if we can help. Back pain is an epidemic in this country and is THE LEADING CAUSE of activity limitation and work absence throughout much of the world. You have all heard the stories about ...
Posted on 2022-09-30
Dr. Arnan Sisson, PT / September 6, 2022 Today, I wanted to share the five benefits of regular massage and the one myth I often hear when it comes to it. Here are the five benefits: It Relaxes You You’re stressed and working all week long and sometimes you just need to calm down. It’s an hour all to yourself to relax. It Feels Good Needless to say, massage feels good on the body! It Releases Endorphins Endorphins are why it feels good! They also do a lot of other things for ...
Posted on 2022-09-06
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