“5 Exercises To Protect You Against ‘Seasonal Sciatica’” It’s around this time of year where we start to hear a lot of people complain of back pain and sciatica – and it’s no coincidence. Just like how bad allergies peak in the Spring, so does sciatica. Only, we can’t blame the pollen and ragweed. What … Read more
“How Can I Prevent This From Happening Again?” This is one question I get over and over again. It is a really important question because having recurring pain is a very real possibility. For example, at least 1/3 of individuals who have an episode of back pain are likely to have another episode of pain. … Read more
What Is ‘Mat’ Pilates All About? Hey Pilates People, you may have heard Pilates referred to as either ‘mat’ or ‘reformer’ and today I’m going to help you understand the difference between the two and specifically dive into the benefits of mat Pilates. Before I do that, just know that at Tandem Physical Therapy we’re … Read more
Don’t Let Mardi Gras Be A Pain In The Neck! It’s hard to believe this time last year I was writing about how much I was going to miss Mardi Gras. Now here we are, just weeks away from Super Krewes, ladders and lawn chairs taking back the streets of New Orleans! One thing I’ve … Read more
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Every year around this time, I like to take a moment and reflect on the past year and make plans and priorities for the year ahead. I’d like to share my thoughts here with you! 2021 was a great year for many reasons. At Tandem, we were able to help more people … Read more
What’s All the Fuss About Having a Strong Core?? I was told years ago to think of your core as a “vertical cylinder”. At the top of the cylinder, you have your diaphragm and at the bottom you have your pelvic floor. The outside of the cylinder is composed of your internal and external obliques, … Read more
Is A Wellness Session Right For Me? Are you curious about our wellness program? Want to know if it’s right for you? Maybe you’ve had PT in the past and don’t think you need a series of treatment sessions again, but things aren’t as great as they were on your last day of PT? Or … Read more
“Why Do I Have Low Back Pain AGAIN?” As sure as there are potholes in the streets of New Orleans – once you’ve had an attack of low back pain, it’s bound to happen again! …But, why? I believe there is one main reason for this – and it should make you happy! …Are you … Read more
“The Early Warning Signs Of Low Back Pain” “I wish I would have taken care of this sooner.” Boy, do I hear that often! It usually comes from a patient who has been struggling with back pain for years prior to ever meeting me. It starts off on a smaller scale, with a little ache … Read more
Could Your Arm Pain Be Coming From A “Pinched” Nerve? Recently, a patient (we’ll call her “Susan”) arrived in our clinic complaining of pain in her thumb that radiated up her arm. As Susan was describing the pain, she used her opposite hand to trace along a specific path where she felt the pain. She … Read more
