By Dr. Jessica Warnecke PT, DPT, OCS Everyone fears a “bulging” or “slipped” disc. What most people don’t know is that not all “bulging/slipped” discs are created the same.
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My Top 5 Tips To Reduce Neck And Back Pain At The OfficeBy Dr. Jessica Warnecke PT, DPT, OCS Do you sit or stand at an office desk for most of the day? Do you feel increased tightness or pain throughout your neck and back as your job stress rises or work load increases? Many of my patients complain of these nagging symptoms so I want to share with you my Top Tips for reducing work related pain. By Dr. Jessica Warnecke PT, DPT, OCS Dry needling is a term being used more often in today's western medical world, cross fit gyms, and therapy clinics around the country. Most people are familiar with acupuncture, but what exactly is the difference? Both use the same needles, both are geared at reducing pain. How do you choose one over the other, or do you possibly utilize both? By Dr. Jessica Warnecke PT, DPT, OCS What happens to our body when we feel pain? Is there a difference between the pain you feel when you stub your toe against the coffee table versus when you’ve had low back pain for the past three years? The short answer is yes. The long answer is a more thorough explanation of what is occurring, why it is different, and how we can use our brain to resolve the pain and get us back to moving actively throughout the day. |
Meet Your TherapistJessica has been in Austin, TX for the past four years. She grew up in Idaho and attended PT school at Idaho State University. She completed an Orthopaedic Residency and became a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist in 2016. Archives
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