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by Dr. José Surós, MD Back pain is experienced by nearly 31 million Americans, and caused by any number of reasons. You may have lifted something heavy, or were pregnant, or took a long flight, or slept on a poor mattress, and suddenly became rendered useless for the next few days. Luckily, most cases of backRead more

Lower back pain or postural stress is often accompanied by tightness in the front of the hip, making the muscles on the back side of the hip weaker. Targeted gluteal muscles can effectively strengthen this area and thereby provide more support for the lower back and reduce pain. In this video, Point Performance physical therapistRead more

Lifting a heavy object, whether it’s a box or laundry basket or even a small child, can injure your lower back if not done correctly. We all know about bending at the knees, but what about when you walk the object somewhere else? In this video, Point Performance’s Michal Tekle demonstrates how to bend fromRead more

Childcare is more than just taking care of the child—you need to take care of yourself, too. At Point Performance, we have our share of parents coming through our doors from back injuries. The causes range from pregnancy to carrying a child in the Baby Bjorn or Ergo incorrectly, or from lifting the child and pullingRead more

The cat stretch is an excellent move if you experience tightness in the lower back from sitting too long. The stretch also helps with breathing in that it expands the ribs in the backside, which often become jammed. Here, Dr. Allison Haynes, DPT, demonstrates the proper way to do a cat stretch. Unlike a cat stretch asRead more

When: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 | 7:00pm Where: Point Performance 6400 Goldsboro Rd, Suite 340, Bethesda RSVP: ppminfo@pointperformance.com | 301.493.8884 Do you suffer from back pain? So do nearly 31 million Americans nationwide. It’s a debilitating experience that can affect anyone, from athletes to desk workers. Point Performance’s back experts, Dr. José Surós, MD andRead more

Ultrasound imaging is a reliable method for physicians and physical therapists to view how abdominal muscles are supporting the back. This is particularly reliable following back injury or pain, and when abdominals need to be re-strengthened in order to increase back support. To do so, your therapist will can watch how the muscles contract andRead more

By Chris Ricardo, DPT Back pain is one of the most common ailments among adults, with up to 80 percent experiencing some sort of low back pain some point in their lives, according to the Mayo Clinic. The symptoms are more prevalent among those aged between 33 and 55, and the reasons range widely. WhatRead more

What is spinal stenosis? It’s a condition in which the spinal canal begins to narrow, pinching nerves and the spinal cord, creating pain and/ or numbness in the legs, torso, or arms. In this video, Dr. José Surós, MD, talks about how someone at Point Performance is evaluated for spinal stenosis, the effects of spinal stenosis,Read more

Do you have lower back pain? Sometimes it just takes some core strengthening exercises to ease that pain by building some stability. In this video, Point Performance’s Dr. Allison Haynes, DPT, shows how to perform a back bridge, except in increments. This exercise will train your abdominal and back muscles to control your spine atRead more