PT-Helper’s June Blog Posts for Physical Therapists

Sacroiliac Joint Pain Exercises and Stretches
Published on June 20, 2019
Research indicates that about 80% of the population will experience low back pain at some point in their lifetime. This blog presents 4 exercises and stretches to strengthen and stabilize the sacroiliac joint of the lower back.

5 Reasons Hands-on PT May Supplement or Replace Pain Meds
by guest blogger Brian Scherff, PT
Published on June 6, 2019
Brian identifies 5 reasons when physical therapy trumps opioid use. “If preventing long-term opioid use is a treatment goal, the research all supports that those receiving early Physical Therapy had fewer long-term opioid use rates.”