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Core Strength and Nerve Protection: Why It Matters More Than You Think
If you’ve ever dealt with radiating pain, tingling, or numbness in your limbs, you know how disruptive nerve-related symptoms can be. While most people associate nerve issues with pinched nerves or spinal disc problems, there’s one area of the body that plays a huge role in nerve protection that often gets overlooked: your core.

Brian Cassel
Aug 14
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Lower Back Pain and Shooting Pain Down the Leg
If you've ever experienced lower back pain followed by a sharp, shooting pain down your leg, you're not alone. This type of pain is often a sign of a condition known as sciatica. While the lower back pain and the shooting pain may feel like two separate issues, they are closely linked and often occur together.

Brian Cassel
Jun 17
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Carrying Grandkids, Groceries, and More: Protecting Your Back in Everyday Life
Daily life requires more lifting, bending, and carrying than we often realize—especially as we age. Whether it’s hoisting a toddler onto...

Brian Cassel
Apr 17
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The Connection Between Posture and Pain
Ever catch yourself slouching at your desk or hunching over your phone? Poor posture isn’t just a bad habit—it’s a direct contributor to...

Brian Cassel
Feb 13
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4 Simple Tips for Flying with Back Pain This Holiday Season
The holiday season is here, and for many of us, it’s the busiest travel time of the year.

Brian Cassel
Nov 27, 2024
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Tips for Easing Back Pain at Night
Naturally, during the night, you move a lot less. Depending on the position you sleep in, this can lead to stiff joints, tight muscles or...

Brian Cassel
Oct 8, 2024
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6 Tips for Avoiding Lower Back Pain
Nearly everyone will experience some form of lower back pain at some point in their lifetime.

Brian Cassel
Sep 19, 2024
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Why Does My Sciatica Cause a Shooting Pain in My Leg?
Since the cooler weather will start to roll in, we start to see a lot more patients at Doylestown Sports Medicine Center with elevated back

Brian Cassel
Sep 5, 2024
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Is Sitting Actually Bad for Your Health?
When you break down your day into time spent traveling to work, sitting at work, traveling back home again, only to sit down AGAIN to binge-

Brian Cassel
Jun 27, 2024
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Managing Pain Caused by Stress
​Can stress cause body aches and pains? Your first instinct might be no. But, stress can cause body aches and make recovering from injuries

Brian Cassel
Apr 15, 2024
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4 Simple Tips for Flying with Back Pain This Summer
Summer Vacations are coming up, and along with them comes the increased demand for travel.

Brian Cassel
Mar 27, 2024
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