Hey, it’s Dr. Jake Berman! Have you ever wondered why your muscles are so sore the day after a hard workout?It’s INFLAMMATION!Inflammation is the swelling or bloating that causes extreme tenderness in the muscles. Every workout causes microscopic damage to muscle fibers; the inflammation process repairs this damage during the following recovery period. A lot of people treatContinue Reading»
The 12 Things You Don’t Want To Hear Physical Therapists Say 1. “I just saw this technique on YouTube last night… figured I’d try it out on you!” 2. “Wow, I’ve never seen THAT before!” 3. “This might hurt a little…or a lot…” 4. “I THINK that’s normal?” 5.”I missed my workout this morning, soContinue Reading»
Hey, it’s Dr. Jake Berman! Let me ask you: what’s the last thing you picked up off the ground? Maybe it was a golf ball on hole 18. Maybe it was a full laundry basket, or one of your children/grandchildren. Maybe it was the newspaper off your front step this morning. Whatever it was, youContinue Reading»
Hey, it’s Dr. Jake Berman! Ice or heat as an anti-inflammatory? It’s one of the most common questions we hear regarding back trouble here at Berman Physical Therapy, and there are a number of things to take into consideration before we can answer it. (Spoiler alert, it’s ice.) The first thing to take into consideration:Continue Reading»
Dr. Jake here again!We’ve all been in pain before, and we all try to figure out what the heck is going on. We ask our friends, our trainers, our coaches, and our doctors, and sometimes they lead us toward the right answer.BUT, there are a lot of WRONG answers!Let’s look at back pain, for example.ThereContinue Reading»
Hey, it’s Dr. Jake Berman! This blog goes along with the concept that “pre-hab” is always easier, less painful, and cheaper than “rehab.” DISCLAIMER: Even if you think this blog post doesn’t apply to you, it does! Maybe you’re not having a baby, but you know someone who is, or you know someone who is planning toContinue Reading»
Only read this if you’re seriously concerned about your back pain AND interested in avoiding painkillers, waiting in doctor’s offices, and dangerous spinal surgery. My goal is to show you some really simple ways to start getting relief TODAY!1. Weak LegsThat’s right, I said weak legs. Your legs are supposed to be the most powerfulContinue Reading»
Dr. Berman again with some CRUCIAL information! Here’s something we hear a lot in the office: “I had to stop playing golf/tennis because my knee bothers me so much!” “What is that sharp sensation in the front of my knee?” “Why does my knee feel like it’s going to give out?” “Why did my friend’s knee get better and mineContinue Reading»
Hey, it’s Dr. Berman again! Let’s talk about working out. If you’re the type of person who’s constantly in the gym and works with a trainer or coach (like I do!), pay close attention this week! Have you ever been told by your coach or trainer to push your knees “out” while squatting or deadlifting? As workingContinue Reading»
Dr. Jake Berman here again! Physical therapy has gotten a bad rap over the past 20+ years and it’s time to shed some light on why. From what I hear (I wasn’t practicing back then), the 80’s and early 90’s was the heyday of physical therapy. You could see one patient per hour, bill theContinue Reading»