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Protect your back this winter

December 3, 2020 Cliff Peale Physical Therapy, Spine Care

As the temperature goes down, make sure your back pain doesn’t flare up. Shoveling snow, slipping on the ice and over-exerting yourself outdoors are just a few of the potential hazards out

Understanding nerve pain after spine surgery

September 9, 2020 Christa McAlpin Physical Therapy, Spine Care

By Luke Iding, PT, DPT Many patients undergo spine surgery because a nerve has become pinched or injured. Nerve pain is different from muscle pain and can be debilitating. Below are some

Preparing for spinal fusion surgery is a team effort

July 28, 2020 Christa McAlpin Spine Care

By Jillian Thompson What you do before and after surgery can help get you back on your feet sooner. It’s important to have realistic expectations and prepare properly for your recovery. For

5 ways to improve workplace ergonomics

June 17, 2020 Christa McAlpin Spine Care, Wellness

By Peter Till, PT, DPT, MTC, ATC Ergonomics is defined as “an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and

Stressed woman rubbing her neck while on the phone.

Tips to reduce stress during this challenging time

May 21, 2020 Christa McAlpin Spine Care, Wellness

By Audra Roden, MPT No matter what your situation is regarding work, family, finances, etc., this is undoubtedly a stressful time for most people. Even those who have few problems dealing with

Work smarter, not harder, when tackling yard work

April 1, 2020 Cliff Peale Spine Care, Wellness

By Robert Bohinski, MD, PhD As spring arrives with the lacy finery of emerging leaves, the explosion of weeds, and the chorus of birds at dawn, our thoughts are inevitably drawn to

When your baggage includes spine pain, try these travel tips

February 6, 2019 Cliff Peale Physical Therapy, Spine Care

By Jenna Till, DPT Long-distance travel can be a challenge in the best of circumstances. But if you suffer from back or neck pain, have difficulty sitting for long periods, or have

Be smart when shoveling snow: protect your heart, body, and back!

January 17, 2019 Cliff Peale Spine Care

By David Stover, ATC, PTA Winter has finally arrived in the heartland, and with it the responsibility for homeowners to shovel their walks and driveways. Snow shoveling is a strenuous, aerobic activity

Pillow basics from the Mayfield Physical Therapy team

January 27, 2017 Cliff Peale Physical Therapy, Spine Care

How are you sleeping? That is one of the first questions Lisa Cleveland, PT, asks her patients at Mayfield Physical Therapy. “Inflammation in the body is greater at night,” Ms. Cleveland says.