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12/16/2025

LOW BACK PAIN CAUSE #2: They Don't Teach This in Medical or Therapy School.
Why is there a such thing called chronic back pain? Treating back pain as just a back problem is one reason. Herniated disks and arthritis are sometimes just co-symptoms rather than the cause of back pain. That is why back pain treatments are sub par to be kind.
Here is one example of another cause of back pain. Adhesions following an appendectomy will cause a protective increase in muscle tone, loss of strength and loss of mobility on the right side. With time, your body compensates by using the left more and you will develop pain in the left low back and SI joint. How do you know if this is you? If your right shoulder is noticeably lower than your left and you are either ticklish or tender in the area of your lower right abdomen you are likely in a protected posture due to abdominal adhesions which is causing chronic back pain. To fix the back pain, all you need to do is reduce the amount and severity of adhesions. Best part...it's simple to fix!

I wrote a blog on this a few years ago you might enjoy. https://www.corephysicaltherapy.com/core-pt-blog/c-sections-appendectomies-and-other-abdominal-surgeries-can-be-the-cause-of-chronic-pain

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Best,
John

12/14/2025

People are not even. You can tell the handedness of a person based on which shoulder is lower. This is a sketch of a "lefty". If your are a righty and your left shoulder is low then you are compensating or protecting for an injury in your body. This compensation is a cause for future pains. The body tells the tale:). https://www.corephysicaltherapy.com

12/06/2025

They Don't Teach This in Medical or Therapy School.
Why is there a such thing called chronic back pain? Treating back pain as just a back problem is one reason. Herniated disks and arthritis are sometimes just co-symptoms rather than the cause of back pain. That is why back pain treatments are sub par to be kind.
Here is one example of another cause of back pain. Muscle tightness from an old shoulder problem, even if not symptomatic anymore, can cause stress on your low back and pinch nerves called your cluneal nerves giving you a pain in the butt.
Stand in the mirror...is your shoulder lower on the same side as your back pain? When you try to raise your arm on the same side is it tighter than the other? Does the pain feel better if you put your arm behind your back? If so, you are almost better! Get to the holistic therapists at Core PT.

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12/02/2025

Welcome to the Core Physical Therapy page. Please feel free to post your questions, comments or suggestions.
Best,
John

11/25/2025

Happy Thanksgiving week!
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Something exciting happened (again) in the clinic…
While there are no large clinical studies yet specifically for neuropathy (there are plenty for arthritis and soft-tissue conditions), early reports suggest that shockwave therapy may provide relief for diabetic or chemotherapy-induced neuropathy.
I have treated a patient dealing with neuropathy after chemo, and the improvement they experienced after just a few sessions was remarkable. I want this kind of progress for more people.
If you know someone struggling with burning, tingling, or numbness in their feet, let them know there may be new options worth exploring in the New Year.

08/04/2025

WE love research and we love avoiding surgery whenever possible. That is why we love manual therapy paired with shockwave.

In July 2024, a randomized trial involving patients with knee osteoarthritis demonstrated greater pain reduction and functional gains with shockwave therapy versus conservative care, suggesting its potential to delay surgical interventions.

Learn about Shockwave Therapy for musculoskeletal conditions in the Capital Area, NY. Core PT in Albany & Clifton Park offers this recovery treatment.

07/29/2025

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Restore strength and function with expert pelvic therapy at Core PT. We serve the Capital District from our Albany and Clifton Park locations.

07/28/2025

https://www.corephysicaltherapy.com/corective-yoga

Feel better today! (or tomorrow):). There is only one Corective Yoga and that is at Core PT. If you are new to yoga or a life long yogi that has been restricted from doing what you love because of pain, check out this perfect blend of functional movement with manual therapy. Problems solved.

Find calm and healing with COREctive Restorative Yoga. Join Core PT’s peaceful sessions in Albany & Clifton Park—perfect for all experience levels.

07/25/2025

One day at Core PT
July 24, 2025 — Knee, Back, and Shoulder Pain: 3 Different Cases, 1 Surprising Connection

Three patients came in with very different complaints:

A woman suffering from severe knee pain for over five years, now weighing the risks of a total knee replacement—but hesitant about the long-term limitations of surgery.
Another woman battling chronic back pain, despite trying multiple other treatment centers.
A man struggling with pain and restricted movement in both shoulders.
At first glance, these seemed like unrelated problems. But a thorough medical history and hands-on assessment revealed a common thread: old surgical scars. Each patient had a history of abdominal surgeries—appendectomy, hysterectomy, or hernia repair—that left behind fascial adhesions disrupting movement and function.

Once those hidden restrictions were addressed, all three experienced significant improvement—some even complete resolution—without the need for invasive procedures.

Abdominal surgeries of all kinds can leave to difficult and unwanted scars. Learn how scar tissue can have negative impacts on the body and what you can do to reverse it!

07/19/2025

It's a good time to have knee pain

Discover how Shockwave treatments can revitalize your knee function and your life.

07/14/2025

Today I saw 2 people with plantar fasciitis. Both walked away pain free after I fixed their adhesions from appendectomies. Treatments on the feet didn't work. Working on the cause did.

Core Physical Therapy provides expert hands-on treatment in the Capital Region. Specializing in manual therapy, functional exercise, and shockwave therapy. We help patients in Albany, Saratoga and Clifton Park relieve pain, restore mobility, and improve overall function with a personalized, whole b

07/14/2025

GOOD NEWS FOR SHOULDERS>

The science keeps pouring in. In the past month, two studies support shockwave's superior effectiveness for two shoulder conditions. Frozen shoulder and shoulder impingement. If you are not interested in having pain or surgery...shockwave is the answer.

Learn about Shockwave Therapy for musculoskeletal conditions in the Capital Area, NY. Core PT in Albany & Clifton Park offers this recovery treatment.