What Is Your Back Muscle Spasm Telling You?
Your body speaks—are you listening? A sudden, sharp back spasm can feel like it came out of nowhere—but more often than not, it’s your body’s way of waving a red flag. Your back might be telling you to avoid a certain activity, or it could be warning of a more serious underlying issue in your […]
Chilly Weather, Achy Back: How Dry Needling Can Provide Relief
The arrival of colder months often brings a familiar unwelcome guest: back pain. As temperatures drop, many people experience an increase in muscle stiffness, reduced blood flow, and a greater risk of injury, all contributing to discomfort in the back. Why Does Cold Weather Aggravate Back Pain? Muscle Stiffness: Cold temperatures can cause muscles to […]
Finding Relief: Can Dry Needling Help With Sciatica?
Sciatica, the radiating pain that travels down the leg thanks to an irritated sciatic nerve, can be debilitating. Thankfully, there are treatment options beyond medication and rest. Dry needling, a technique gaining traction in physical therapy circles, beneficial in your fight against sciatica pain. What is Dry Needling? Dry needling should not be confused with […]
