The sun is shining and we know people in the Durango area are preparing for a summer filled with watersports such as rafting, paddle boarding, and kayaking down the Animas River. These activities are so much fun and help you to stay active throughout the summer, but your fun can soon be ruined by shoulder […]
Are you preparing to start hiking in the high country? Finally, the weather is improving and conditions are becoming more attractive to hiking enthusiasts to get out into nature and enjoy the scenery! However, knee pain is always a concern amongst hikers, and shaking the pain off can be a nightmare… but you don’t have […]
Are you a cyclist who has been yearning to get back on the road and out in nature, but are dreading the aches and pains that often accompany a ride? Neck pain can be an all-too-real reality for many recurring riders – it’s time to take control and reclaim your neck muscles! This post will […]
Spring is a beautiful time of year to get out and go for a bike ride, either on the river path or on one of our local trails. As winter is turning into spring (finally), you may just be getting on your bike for the first time since last fall. As you are returning to […]
Are you struggling with sciatica, but unaware of what may make your already-excruciating symptoms even worse? Sciatica can cause aggravating pain in the hips, lower back, and buttocks, but you may be making your pain worse without even knowing it! For anyone with sciatica, this blog post is a MUST-read. We tell you 4 things […]
As the days get longer and temperatures start rising slowly, the promise of spring is (hopefully!) in sight – but an uncomfortable reminder can accompany that if you suffer from sciatica. Feeling a sudden sharp pain in your lower back shooting down one side of your body can quickly put an end to any plans […]
By: Dr. Laura Wenger, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT Low back pain is a common condition that we see daily in our clinic and something we are always seeking new research on as physical therapists to make sure that our treatment approach is up-to-date. One of our integral components of treatment for patients with low back pain […]
By: Dr. Laura Wenger, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT As we have rounded out 2022 and look forward to a bright 2023, we are loving all of the new snow on the ground in and around Durango! The fresh snow has allowed for more accessible terrain and we know that snow sliders of all types are excited […]
By: Dr. Laura Wenger, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT At the end of October, both Dr. Ellen Tomsic and I had the opportunity to attend the annual conference of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). While the conference was located in beautiful San Diego, I found myself so enthralled by the programming and evening […]
By: Dr. Laura Wenger, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT As soon as the temperature starts dropping at night and there are rumors of light snow up in the high country, many of our minds turn to winter activities. We have already had a few patients comment on the desire to feel strong and prepared to enter this […]
