Cortisone injection is a localized steroid meant to relieve pain and inflammation. However, there are benefits and risks associated. 

Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett discuss the most common indications for cortisone, expectations following injection, and how physical therapy can maximize the results. 

Afterall, cortisone is not a cure but a short-term relief of symptoms.

Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mgy8v9b4tcc

Eighty percent of the adult population experience low back pain at some point in their life. Twenty percent of low back pain cases turn chronic, lasting > 3 months.

Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett to learn about common causes and treatment of low back pain. Learn about how physical therapy can be a great long term option for treatment and prevention of LBP.

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/lLWbP6ZFGxc

The mid back, also known as thoracic spine, consists of 12 vertebrae with a common purpose to provide stability of the trunk and serve as an attachment for our ribs to protect our vital organs. 

Due to the anatomy and stability it must provide, stiffness of the mid spine is common and can lead to discomfort. 

Learn the common causes and risks to developing pain in your mid back as well as how posture plays an important role.

Do you experience a stiff neck, accompanied by one sided headaches?

In today’s episode, Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett discuss a particular type of headache resulting from cervical dysfunction: cervicogenic headaches. 

Learn the basics of classification of headaches, signs and symptoms of cervicogenic headaches, and how physical therapy can be an effective treatment in improving your quality of life.

Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett in today’s podcast episode on causes and treatment of neck pain, also known as cervical pain. 

At any given period of time, 13% of American adults experience neck pain. Learn the effects of posture, overuse injuries, arthritis, and whiplash on the cervical spine. Understand how physical therapy can be a successful, conservative first line of treatment to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and restore proper posture. 

Learn suggestions for sleep positioning, pillow use, hydration, and use of backpacks to reduce severity and frequency of neck pain. 

Enjoy!

Twenty percent of the population experiences chronic pain as a result of a sensitive nervous system. Tune into this episode to hear Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett discuss the neuroscience behind pain. 

Understand how the brain perceives pain, tips to healthy living with chronic pain, and strategies to help eliminate persistent pain. 

Pain is normal. Living in pain is not.

Do you find yourself sitting for long periods of time at a desk?

In this episode, Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett discuss the proper workstation set up to promote proper ergonomics. Ergonomics is defined as the study of one’s efficiency in their environment. 

The goal is to reduce muscle fatigue and increase productivity. Learn how to properly set up your desk chair, computer screen, and achieve an ideal posture to avoid overuse injuries and chronic pain.

Desk Sitting Posture

In this podcast, Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett discuss the indications for when to use heat vs. ice. You will learn the timelines for acute and chronic injuries, forms of application for heat and ice, and contraindications for use. 

Tune in to learn how to make your very own ice pack at home!

Tune into today's episode with Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett to help you prepare for and understand the process of a total knee replacement, what to expect, and how to recover as quickly as possible. 

Research shows pre-surgical physical therapy can expedite the recovery process, decrease your hospital stay, and reduce post-op healthcare costs by 29%. You will learn the goals of pre- and post-operative physical therapy with general guidelines and time frames to return to function, work, and recreational activity.

Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett in this episode to learn about alternatives to joint replacements, timing of replacements, and how to interpret your x-ray. Almost 800,000 knee replacements are performed in the United States each year. 

Nearly 1/2 of American adults will develop knee osteoarthritis in at least one knee in their lifetime. Undergoing a total joint replacement is a personal decision but should be discussed with a healthcare provider. Learn about alternatives to joint replacements and what physical therapy can do for you!