Back Pain Archives - Apex Physical Therapy

At Apex Physical Therapy, the health and safety of our patients and our employees is always our top priority. In light of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments, we are committed to following updates and keeping our patients, team member and communities informed and safe. Learn More: https://apexoregon.com/covid19/

Early Access to Physical Therapy can Improve Health Costs, Treatment Paths

by buildpt | Oct 16, 2018 | Back Pain, Physical Therapy

Early access to effective and evidenced-based health care for a medical condition can greatly influence the direction and duration of treatment, as well as overall cost of care, says Apex physical therapist Brock Monger. And with October being National Physical...

Lower-back pain? Check the hips

by buildpt | Jun 1, 2018 | Back Pain

It’s well established that about eight in 10 people in the U.S. will experience back pain at some point in their lives. And while the causes of such pain often vary, Madras physical therapist Brock Monger says increasingly, in a world that accommodates a more...

Physical therapy more effective than drugs for chronic pain, studies show

by buildpt | Sep 8, 2016 | Back Pain

During a time when health care professionals and researchers are seriously reevaluating the effectiveness and safety of prescription drug use for chronic pain, Madras physical therapist Brock Monger, DPT, emphasizes that physical therapy has long been considered a...

Apex PT Josh Farrester attends course on spine, back pain

by buildpt | Jul 8, 2016 | Back Pain, Clinic News

Apex physical therapist Josh Farrester, DPT, recently attended an educational course in Portland titled “Thrust Manipulation of the Spine” – training which covered manual therapy techniques (specifically manipulation) throughout the spine. “Low-back, mid-back, and...

Sore knees, hips or back? Check your feet!

by buildpt | Jun 2, 2016 | Back Pain, Injury Prevention

Those who experience pain in their backs, hips or knees while walking, running, working or exercising may find that the source of their discomfort resides much lower in their bodies – perhaps in their feet, said physical therapist Brock Monger, DPT, co-owner of Apex...

Good ergonomics improves health & productivity

by buildpt | Apr 7, 2016 | Back Pain, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy

It may seem a simple issue of comfort, but with approximately eight of 10 Americans regularly using laptop and desktop computers in their daily lives – mainly at work – workstation ergonomics is truly an issue of injury prevention, employee morale and workplace...

« Older Entries