by Dr. Daniel Roig | Feb 12, 2021 | Sciatica Pain
If there’s one thing that newly diagnosed patients with sciatica want, it’s relief. Not only can the effects of sciatica be physically draining, but they can also cause severe unhappiness and disappointment for the sufferer. Luckily, physical therapy can work...
by Dr. Daniel Roig | Jan 8, 2021 | Weight Loss
Starting a weight loss journey can be challenging and exhausting. Not only can it be hard to figure out what works best for your body, some days it can feel like it’s not even working. On top of that, when you ask others what they recommend, everyone has...
by Dr. Daniel Roig | Dec 7, 2020 | Physical Therapy
Although taking care of yourself during your pregnancy and childbirth is important, so is caring for your body post-pregnancy. The body goes through many changes during pregnancy and childbirth, resulting in stretched out, sore muscles that need some serious rest and...
by Dr. Daniel Roig | Nov 23, 2020 | Sports Injuries
If you regularly participate in sports, there’s a high chance that you’re going to have one injury or another at some point. This injury might not even be that serious, but no matter what kind it is, you’re going to need some help and healing to get back in shape....
by Dr. Daniel Roig | Nov 9, 2020 | Shoulder Pain & Injuries
Each year, more than 3 million people across the country are affected by rotator cuff pain or injuries. What seems to be true is that the risk of this kind of injury increases with age: At age 50, just over one in 10 adults have a rotator cuff tear visible on an...
by Dr. Daniel Roig | Oct 26, 2020 | Physical Therapy
You’ve been injured and you’re dealing with pain, and maybe your doctor has recommended physical therapy to help restore your range of motion or alleviate your discomfort. Or perhaps you have chronic pain that you’re looking to ease through physical therapy. But there...
by Dr. Daniel Roig | Oct 12, 2020 | Health Alerts
In one study following core strength and flexibility, firefighters who focused on improving their core and trunk’s strength and mobility through a training program found the following over a 12-month period: Sixty-two percent reduced lost time due to injuries.There...
by Dr. Daniel Roig | Sep 28, 2020 | Back Pain & Injuries
Back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide and is one of the most common reasons people miss work or go to the doctor. The back supports your posture, protects your spinal cord and plays a major role in how the entire body functions. It’s no wonder this...
by Dr. Daniel Roig | Sep 14, 2020 | Injury Recovery
The human spine contains 33 vertebrae that protect the spinal cord and support the entire skeletal framework of the body. These vertebrae are cushioned by a total of 23 vertebral discs in the spinal column, which act as shock absorbers, hold the vertebrae together and...
by Dr. Daniel Roig | Aug 31, 2020 | Back Pain & Injuries
The lower back and spine is an intricate working of muscles, tendons, and bones that support the entire body. Every movement you make is supported by another muscle or bone than the one you are using to make that movement. Without the spine, you wouldn’t be able...