Articles on Back Pain and Injuries
Below are some articles that were published in "The Physical Therapy Times", a publication of Physical Therapy at Briarcliff & Jefferson Valley P.C. If you are interested in receiving our newsletter directly by e-mail, please contact us.

Treatment for Two Preventative Strategies to Treat Expectant Mothers for Back Pain Physical therapists can play a critical role in helping expectant mothers correct posture pitfalls, to avoid problems such as back and lower extremity pain during pregnancy.

The McKenzie Approach to Low Back Pain Robin McKenzie, a physiotherapist in New Zealand, founded the McKenzie Institute in 1981. Although there are many causes of lower back pain, McKenzie states that the number one cause of LBP is poor sitting and posture

What is Sciatica? Sciatica is caused by several different factors Sciatica is a symptom. It consists of leg pain, which might feel like a bad leg cramp, or it can be excruciating, shooting pain that makes standing or sitting nearly impossible.

The Sacroiliac Joint Injuries to the Sacroiliac Joint Sacroiliac joint pain is discomfort in the lower back in the area where the base of the spine meets the pelvis. This pain is simply a symptom that may come from a number of conditions or diseases.

The Importance of Posture Helpful Hints Good posture, we are always being told, is good for your health, great for your image and will prevent many aches, pains and sporting injuries. But what is it? How do you define it? And how do you get it?