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Lumbar Disc Herniation with Weakness – Will the Strength Return?

Lumbar Disc Herniation with Weakness – Will the Strength Return?

by cplas-admin | Dec 5, 2019 | Uncategorized

In a word, most of the time is yes! Check out this publication showing that most of the time, strength does indeed return. Click here to be linked to PubMed
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis – Should You Have Surgery?

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis – Should You Have Surgery?

by cplas-admin | Sep 2, 2019 | Uncategorized

You rarely need surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis. Let’s look at the evidence! Spine surgery is usually only required when there is progressive weakness, bowel/bladder incontinence. This is an extremely rare condition called cauda equina syndrome. Most of the time,...
Exercise Is the Best Medicine for Back Pain – Really?

Exercise Is the Best Medicine for Back Pain – Really?

by cplas-admin | Aug 13, 2019 | Uncategorized

Really. Let’s look at the research. If you have back and leg pain that is worse in certain positions (sitting vs. standing or walking, for example), this “directional preference” can be a green flag or a good sign. In this study done by therapists Certified in the...
Dr. Christopher Plastaras on ITBS: Running’s Most Common Injury

Dr. Christopher Plastaras on ITBS: Running’s Most Common Injury

by cplas-admin | May 4, 2019 | Uncategorized

Dr. Christopher Plastaras, Clinical Director of Musculoskeletal Spine & Sports Rehabilitation Medicine at MossRehab, discusses the most common injury for runners as the 2019 Broad Street Run approaches. For more information on how a tight IT band can cause knee...

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