A commitment to an active and healthy community.
Buffalo Rehab Group is committed to an active and healthy community. Our mission with this blog is to provide value through education. The majority of our blog topics come from patient questions in the clinic. If you have a 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 with this blog is to provide value through education. The majority of our blog topics come from patient questions in the clinic. If you have a 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
Low Back Pain When Sitting? Try This.
Do you struggle with low back pain when sitting, like at the movies or behind the wheel of your car? If so, you might be dealing with a lumbar disc herniation. Keep reading to learn more about this low back condition and an exercise to find relief.Low Back Pain When...
The Aging Spine: Slow the Process
Aging is inevitable and although we may know them as our “golden years,” our latter years in life can be filled with what some term as “falling apart.” In our clinics we often hear, “Once I hit ‘x’ years old, the wheels fell off and it takes me so long to recover.”...
3 Stretches to Ease Night Leg Cramps
One minute you’re sleeping peacefully. The next, you’re wide awake and bouncing around in pain from a night leg cramp. Sound familiar? If you experience night leg cramps or a tight, knotted feeling in your legs or lower body, you’re not alone. Learn why these cramps...
The Neck, Headaches, and Head Injury
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...
Why You Should Consider a Standing Workstation
There's no secret that sitting is not beneficial to our overall health. Unfortunately in today’s society, sitting is nearly inevitable. Our lifestyles are designed around the sitting position. Seventy-five percent of the current workforce sits for over half of their...
The Lower Body
Tight Calves? Try This Stretch.
Do you struggle with tight calves, or even pain through your ankles? If so, here’s a simple and functional stretch to try. Stretching is key to relieving tight calves. It’s also something people tend to do incorrectly.Stretch Tight Calves In the video below, Physical...
How to Stretch Tight Hamstrings
You’re trying desperately to stretch tight hamstrings but just aren’t getting any relief. What could you be doing wrong? Believe it or not, it’s the one stretch most people perform incorrectly. Keep reading to learn how you can properly stretch tight hamstrings and...
How to Prevent an Ankle Sprain
One wrong step and OUCH – you have an ankle sprain! Don’t miss any beach days, softball games or favorite summer activities because of this common injury. Protect your ankle from future sprains by trying these two strength-building exercises.Ankle Sprain: Recovery...
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
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...
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...
Strengthen Your Core Without Crunches
Want to strengthen your core? Here’s two exercises to try. Normally, when people think about exercises for core strength, they think about crunches. These two simple exercises target your core, glutes, low back, and pelvic floor -- without crunching!Strengthen Your...
Health & Wellness
Add This Upper-Body Exercise to Your Routine
How many upper-body exercises are part of your routine? If you answered “several,” you’re not alone. Instead of adding more isolating exercises to your upper-body routine, try this one. It’ll help you build strength and target several upper-body muscles at once.Simple...
Try This Full-Body Exercise
Are you looking for a full-body exercise that’ll maximize your workout? If so, keep reading! The squat-to-overhead press combo works your entire body and can be done from anywhere.Build Strength with Full-Body Exercise In this video, Physical Therapist Katie Wolfley,...
Stay Healthy During the Holidays
Maintaining healthy habits during the holidays can be challenging. Rest assured, there's plenty of room for holiday cheer without compromising your routine -- or health! Follow the quick tips below for a healthier holiday season.Maintain Healthy Habits This Holiday...