A Commitment to an Active and Healthy Community
Buffalo Rehab Group is committed to an active and healthy community. Our mission through this blog is to provide value through education. The majority of our blog topics come from patient questions in the clinic. If you have or topic for an upcoming blog article, please contact us.
Below you will find our blog sorted by body region or you can search for a specific article.
A Commitment to an Active and Healthy Community
Buffalo Rehab Group is committed to an active and healthy community. Our mission through this blog is to provide value through education. The majority of our blog topics come from patient questions in the clinic. If you have or topic for an upcoming blog article, please contact us.
Below you will find our blog sorted by body region or you can search for a specific article.
Low Back
How to Fix Back Pain
Are you looking for a way to fix back pain? If so, you’re not alone. Nearly a quarter of the patients we treat are looking for back pain relief for either a new or old injury. Instead of turning to temporary fixes like ice or pain medications, watch the video below to...
Find Your Low Back Pain Category
Are you struggling with low back pain? If so, this video can help you to start feeling better. It's common for low back pain to make walking, standing, sitting, and even sleeping painful. Some people struggle to even walk around the block, while others hurt when...
Relieve Low Back Pain with This Exercise
Do you experience low back pain when standing or walking, even for short periods of time? Strong core muscles are crucial in preventing or relieving low back pain. When your core muscles are weak, it can wreak havoc on your low back.Prevent or Relieve Low Back Pain In...
The Neck, Headaches, and Head Injury
What is Causing Your Neck Pain?
One of the most common complaints I see in the clinic is neck pain. Around 67% of the population will experience neck pain at some point during their life. There are many different causes of neck pain. Disc injuries are one of the most common types. Disc injuries...
Cervical Stenosis Doesn’t have to be a Pain in the Neck!
Have you heard the term “cervical stenosis” and wondered what could that possibly mean? Neck pain can already be frustrating, so trying to understand it shouldn’t be more of a pain in the neck! Neck pain is one of the most common types of cases we see. If you’re...
Perfecting Perfect Posture: Our Three Favorite Exercises
As a physical therapist, I spend much of my day educating patients on a variety of topics. Regardless of which part of the body is injured, talking about posture is ALWAYS part of the lesson plan. Our posture is the foundation for all of your movements. Think about...
The Lower Body
Sore Knees? Try This Exercise Progression.
Are sore knees slowing you down? If so, we have three side lunge exercises for you to try. These exercises will build strength in your legs and help you get long-term relief for stiff, sore knees.Sore Knees? Try Side Lunges. In this video, Physical Therapists Kristina...
Try This Exercise for Knee Pain
Does knee pain make it hard to walk, run, or go up and down stairs? If so, we have a simple exercise to add to your routine. It’ll provide lasting relief, plus long-term protection from knee pain and injury.Knee Pain Relief: Side Step Up In this video, Physical...
How to Fix Knee Pain
Wondering how to fix knee pain? Each year, nearly 25% of adults struggle with knee pain. So, if you're looking for knee pain relief, you're not alone. As we age our joints wear out, causing pain and those creaks and cracks we hear with movement. Though this wear,...
The Upper Body
Poor Posture? Try This Stretch.
Is poor posture causing you shoulder pain? What about neck tension or headaches? If so, give this quick, at-home stretch a try. It will help bring your body into alignment, alleviate pain, and prevent future shoulder and neck issues caused by poor posture.Prevent or...
Shoulder Pain When Reaching Overhead? Try This.
Does your shoulder hurt with simple movements like reaching above your head or into the back seat of your car? If so, try this simple exercise. Its controlled movement targets the muscles around the shoulder blades, which is the key to lasting relief.Shoulder Pain...
Relieve Sore Shoulders with This Exercise
Do your shoulders feel sore or stiff? If you find yourself shrugging to alleviate shoulder or neck pain, try this exercise. Its simple motion will not only correct your posture but work your shoulder blades -- keeping them healthy and pain-free in the longer...
Women’s Health
Relieve Urinary Incontinence with This Exercise
Do you experience urinary incontinence or leakage when laughing, coughing, or sneezing? If so, try this exercise. It’ll strengthen the muscles of your pelvic floor and provide much-needed relief for urinary incontinence and leakage.Relieve Urinary Incontinence In the...
Relieve Pelvic Pain with This Stretch
Do you struggle with and want to relieve pelvic pain? If so, try this simple stretch. Its easily adaptable to your flexibility level and will help relax the muscles of your pelvic floor.Relieve Pelvic Pain & Discomfort In the video below, Buffalo Rehab Group...
What Causes Pelvic Pain?
Do you suffer from pelvic pain after sitting for a long period of time? Does physical activity or exercise sometimes leave you in agony? Many women suffer from varying degrees of pain in the muscles of their pelvic floor – and one of the most common reasons for this...
Health & Wellness
How to Prevent Gardening Injuries
Don’t let sore knees, a sore back, or other common gardening injuries slow you down this spring. As you work hard to prepare your lawn or garden, make sure you’re lifting and bending correctly. Protect your knees and back with this proper lifting technique.Prevent...
What Causes Urinary Incontinence?
Do you worry about urinary incontinence when coughing or sneezing? What about when lifting something heavy? If you do, you’re not alone. Urinary incontinence affects both men and women and can range from minor leaks to more severe urges. Though everyday habits and...
Add This Healthy Dinner Recipe to Your Menu
Is that go-to dinner recipe getting old? Try this delicious, make ahead chicken soup. It’s easy to “set and forget” in your crockpot, and its variety of healthy ingredients will leave you feeling your best!Dinner Recipe: Crockpot Chicken Soup In this video, Registered...