by Rob Koshinski PT DPT | Jun 19, 2014 | Low Back
Has your social calendar and weekly routine fallen victim to your low back? You’re not alone. Many of our patients surrender their daily chores and social calendar based on the positions required. For some, sitting is the nemesis, but for others, standing and...
by Rob Koshinski PT DPT | Mar 23, 2014 | Low Back
You can’t flip through a fitness magazine without it touting the benefits of core strength. We lecture our patients on it every day, but why? Core strength plays a crucial role in both the occurrence and prevention of countless injuries. The injury spectrum is vast,...
by Rob Koshinski PT DPT | Mar 9, 2014 | Low Back
Bend… bend… bend and bend some more. Sound like a typically day? If not, pause and think for a minute. Bending moments on our spine occur with nearly every task: sitting, bending, lifting, putting on socks, pants, and shoes. Any guesses to how many bending...
by Rob Koshinski PT DPT | Mar 2, 2014 | Low Back
As Physical Therapists, we commonly hear, “I have never been very flexible” from our patients and although this may be true, your flexibility may be a reflection on your lifestyle. As previously discussed, sitting has become the norm (not to mention a problem) for...
by Rob Koshinski PT DPT | Feb 6, 2014 | Low Back
There’s no doubt you’ve heard of the saying, “Lift with your legs.” For many of us, our lifting technique is a mixture of the quickest and easiest maneuvers to get the job done. Basically, you’re sacrificing technique for time. More importantly, you’re trading what...
