

Great Back Pain Exercises - How McKenzie Does It.
I’m going to teach you about something today called the McKenzie Method. - McKenzie back exercises consist of up to seven exercises and th

Joel J. Digris, MSPT, Owner Achieva Rehabilitation
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Everyone with Back Pain wants to Move Forward. But! Moving Backward Might Work Better!
The number of people who will develop back pain at some point in their lives that is debiliating is about 80%. When people begin with back

Joel J. Digris, MSPT, Owner Achieva Rehabilitation
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Ice or Heat? Plus! Make Your Own Ice or Hot Packs.
Our patients in our Physical Therapy Program often ask us whether they should use ice or heat for their particular conditions. When deciding

Joel J. Digris, MSPT, Owner Achieva Rehabilitation
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Could Your Low Back Pain be SI Joint Related?
What in thee world is that crazy language? Did you say SI Joint? This is a little known joint in the small of your back that people may ha

Joel J. Digris, MSPT, Owner Achieva Rehabilitation
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Back Pain or Sciatica? What's the Difference?
According to the American Physical Therapy Association, back pain is the most commonly reported pain across the nation, and one out of every
Joel J. Digris, Owner, Aciehieva Rehab
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