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Why Does My Lower Back Hurt When I Sit?
If you experience lower back pain while sitting, you are not alone. In fact, sitting is one of the most common causes of lower back pain. Whether you have a sedentary job that requires you to sit at a desk for hours or spend a lot of time in a car or on a [...]
6 Most Commons Sports Injuries
Greetings, I'm Dr. James Porco, a Physical Therapist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Athletic Performance Specialist at Back In Motion Physical Therapy & Performance in Fort Myers, Florida. Today, I'd like to shed some light on prevalent sports injuries, their origins, the demographics they typically affect, potential preventive measures, and what to anticipate [...]
How to Safely Recover From an Athletic Injury
Recovering from Sports Injuries: Essential Tips for a Safe and Effective Comeback As an athlete, injuries can be an inevitable part of striving for your peak performance. These challenges often come with uncertainty, making the road to recovery feel overwhelming. Finding the right strategy to heal safely and efficiently is critical, as mistakes [...]
5 Reasons for Physical Therapy Burnout & What You Can Do About It
Do You Suffer From Physical Therapy Burnout? As physical therapists, we often work long hours and face daily challenges while caring for our patients, reduced reimbursement rates, lack of growth and opportunities, plus the burden of student loan debt. While this being a physical therapist is rewarding, it comes with a unique set of [...]
7 Reasons Why You Should Reconsider a Cortisone Injection
Although Cortizone May Get Rid of Your Pain Temporarily, is it Worth It? Cortisone injections, also known as corticosteroid injections, are a common treatment for various types of pain and inflammation. They work by reducing the activity of the immune system, thereby reducing inflammation and pain. While cortisone injections can be effective in treating [...]
Dry Needling Therapy – How Does It Work
https://vimeo.com/500961154 If you're suffering from annoying and nagging muscle pain, then consider using a new treatment called dry needling. Dry needling is a form of treatment that we're offering here at Back in Motion in Fort Myers Florida and Cape Coral which helps with muscle pain, trigger points, and nerve entrapments. [...]