Computer Neck Syndrome
Computer Neck Syndrome Overview As a physical therapist for JOI Rehab, I often have patients come to me with complaints of neck or shoulder pain. Many times, they can not describe a specific injury that caused this pain. After some investigating we find that their pain comes about after spending time on the computer. A […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Definition: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is considered an autoimmune disorder. RA causes the immune system to attack and inflict damage on itself by mistake. This condition damages the lining of the joints, which causes painful swelling that can ultimately result in joint deformity and bone erosion. Read how osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis […]
Cupping Therapy
Cupping Therapy at JOI Rehab By: Jon Stiffler PTA, Spine Center Coordinator We are expanding our Massage Therapy Program. If you are a licensed massage therapist, please follow this LINK. Cupping therapy dates back to ancient times. Cupping is actually an ancient practice and been around for thousands of years. It should only be performed […]
Solving Low Back Pain with Sports Medicine
Thoracic and Lumbar Spine: A Sports Medicine Approach For Chronic Low Back Pain If you want to learn more about low back pain, click HERE. It’s not exactly headline news that the sub-specialty of sports medicine has brought major improvements to the care of athletes. Prevention of injuries can occur with better conditioning and equipment. […]
Neck Pain at the Workstation
Neck Pain at the Workstation As a physical therapist, one of the most common diagnoses that I treat is neck pain. In this age of computers, there is an increased prevalence of this complaint. If you work at a computer for a portion of the day, or surf the web for leisure, chances are that […]
Back Education
THE BACK HIP AND KNEE CONNECTION IN ORTHOPEDIC PROBLEMS Back Education by JOI Rehab Did you ever think your hip could hurt because of your back or knee? Back education is certainly a goal of any orthopedic practice and rehab center. Back pain is almost an epidemic in the US at this time. In […]
Anatomy of the Spine
Anatomy of the Spine For more information about Spine Anatomy, please go to lower back anatomy and low back pain. In the picture below is the anatomy of the spine. The spinal column is the body’s main support structure. The vertebrae has 33 bones. The five regions are: cervical thoracic lumbar sacral coccygeal The spine […]
Facet Joint Injections
Facet Joint Injections The facet joints, found on both sides of the back of the spine, can become painfully irritated or inflamed. A facet joint injection may help diagnose the source of a patient’s pain. It can also relieve pain and inflammation. JOI has several physicians who perform this procedure in Jacksonville. If you […]
Herniated Discs of the Back
What are Herniated Discs? A herniated disc is a common cause of pain in the lower back which can cause a variety of symptoms in the back or neck. It may also cause symptoms in the arms and legs. Herniated discs can also occur in the neck or cervical region. These can be very painful […]
Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis Syndrome Piriformis syndrome is a neuromuscular disorder that is caused when the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve. The piriformis is a broad muscle that attaches from the lateral pelvic surface of the sacrum to the greater trochanter of the hip. The hip joint is involved in abduction and external rotation. Furthermore, the piriformis provides […]