Our spines are designed for movement, and the structures in our lower back—especially our discs—require regular movement to receive optimal nutrition and blood flow. When we are sedentary, these essential processes are hindered, raising the risk of lower back pain, particularly if you’ve experienced it before.
What is regenerative medicine? What’s the deal with prolotherapy, PRP, or stem cells? Could having another steroid injection actually be a bad idea, and is there a benefit to treating areas outside of the source of pain? Check out the final interview of this season’s CHP Spotlight Interview series with Dr. Michael Auriemma of Regenerative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine to find out this and much more!
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Coach Lisa, an accomplished and inspiring figure in the running community. As an experienced Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) certified coach, Lisa brings decades of personal and professional expertise to her work with runners of all levels. In our conversation, we explored the powerful relationship between physical therapists and running coaches, and how they can work together to help athletes reach their goals while staying injury-free.
X-Rays and MRIs often cause people to feel as if they are broken and need fixing. While useful, these images do not tell the whole story and may not be as helpful as you think!
Dr. Cohen had the pleasure of interviewing our good friend, Lee Sommers. Lee is a strength and conditioning here in the Bethesda area, specializing with high level swimmers. He was the dry land coach for 5-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky!
Lee was kind enough to discuss the great work that he does to help his athletes, and the unique approach that he takes when training swimmers.
Check out our interview with Lee to learn about this and so much more!
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Hoffman, a spine surgeon from Summit Orthopedics, in the latest edition of the CHP Spotlight Interview Series. The mission of the CHP Spotlight Interview Series is to provide you with valuable insights from leading experts in the fields of sports medicine, physical therapy, personal training, and performance. With the overwhelming amount of information available today, it can be challenging to find the most credible advice, especially when it comes to managing back pain. We’re here to help by bringing you the best information from top professionals in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, DC, McLean, and Northern Virginia.
