by Jenna Darron PT DPT | Aug 8, 2017 | Hip, Knee, Low Back
Three in ten American’s suffer from chronic pain (1). With the recent shift in health care trending away from pain medications to manage chronic pain, millions of people are wondering how to manage their pain without the use of opioids. As a physical therapist, I am...
by Michael Golden | May 31, 2017 | Foot & Ankle, Hip, Knee
This article has been inspired by a heated debate I had in the clinic this week. One of my patients, let’s call her “Shelly,” is hell bent on wearing high heels on a daily basis for work. When I recommended she trade her heels for a supportive sneaker, her initial...
by Ali Mascioletti | Feb 5, 2017 | Hip, Knee, Low Back
Lately, we at Buffalo Rehab Group have really been harping on the costly effects sitting has on our bodies. If you are thinking this article will be a change of tune, think again. Instead of reviewing how sitting affects the posture of our low back, neck, and...
by Michael Bakowski PT DPT | Jun 17, 2016 | General Information, Hip, Knee, Low Back, Neck, Upper Extremity
Recently the use of prescription pain medication in the United States has gone under scrutiny. This topic has hit especially hard in western New York. As a physical therapist, a majority of patients I see are experiecing pain. I spend my day teaching people how to...
by Rob Koshinski PT DPT | Jun 2, 2016 | General Information, Hip, Knee
For many, negotiating stairs can be a daily challenge. Whether you’re recovering from a knee replacement or suffering from an arthritic hip, stairs can be both difficult and painful. As a physical therapist, patients frequently tell me, “I have no trouble walking, but...
by Tiffany Regdos | May 19, 2016 | General Information, Hip, Low Back
Spring has finally arrived, meaning most home owners are preparing their lawns and gardens for planting. Countless hours are being spent weeding, mulching, and planting. Gardening can be a great active hobby. However, if not done with proper body mechanics gardening...
