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Taruna Rijhwani

2 days ago
2 min

Should I Play Golf with Back Problems?

#mckenziemethod #mckenziemdt #herniateddisk #bulgingdisk #sciatica #pinchednerve #legpain #backpain #healthwatcherspt #reston #mumbai #tarunarijhwani #backpainspecialist #MckenzieMDT, #Sciatica, #LowerBackpainrelief, #backpainrelief, #physicaltherapy, #physicaltherapynearme, #herniateddisc, #fairfaxcounty, #loudouncounty, #healthwatcherspt, #tarunarijhwani Golfing is a mild impact sport and usually does not come with a lot of injuries like other contact sports. But playing go

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Are You Following Random Youtube Exercises to Solve Your Back Problem?

Taruna Rijhwani

Jan 13
3 min

Are You Following Random Youtube Exercises to Solve Your Back Problem?

#mckenziemethod #mckenziemdt #herniateddisk #bulgingdisk #sciatica #pinchednerve #legpain #backpain #healthwatcherspt #reston #mumbai #tarunarijhwani #backpainspecialist #MckenzieMDT, #Sciatica, #LowerBackpainrelief, #backpainrelief, #physicaltherapy, #physicaltherapynearme, #herniateddisc, #fairfaxcounty, #loudouncounty, #healthwatcherspt, #tarunarijhwani I see so many people perform random exercises from either youtube or any other social media platforms for their back prob

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Are You Relying Solely on Painkillers to Solve Your Back Problem?

Taruna Rijhwani

Jan 9
2 min

Are You Relying Solely on Painkillers to Solve Your Back Problem?

#mckenziemethod #mckenziemdt #herniateddisk #bulgingdisk #sciatica #pinchednerve #legpain #backpain #healthwatcherspt #reston #mumbai #tarunarijhwani #backpainspecialist #MckenzieMDT, #Sciatica, #LowerBackpainrelief, #backpainrelief, #physicaltherapy, #physicaltherapynearme, #herniateddisc, #fairfaxcounty, #loudouncounty, #healthwatcherspt, #tarunarijhwani When your joints are in pain, the natural and obvious solution is to take some painkillers to relieve the pain to just he

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Is Your Back Pain Caused By Tight Hamstrings?

Taruna Rijhwani

Jan 9
2 min

Is Your Back Pain Caused By Tight Hamstrings?

#mckenziemethod #mckenziemdt #herniateddisk #bulgingdisk #sciatica #pinchednerve #legpain #backpain #healthwatcherspt #reston #mumbai #tarunarijhwani #backpainspecialist #MckenzieMDT, #Sciatica, #LowerBackpainrelief, #backpainrelief, #physicaltherapy, #physicaltherapynearme, #herniateddisc, #fairfaxcounty, #loudouncounty, #healthwatcherspt, #tarunarijhwani Have you ever heard of one of these? Chances are if you have had back pain for a while & you have been around looking for

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Less Known Facts About Osteoporosis in Menopausal Women

Taruna Rijhwani

Oct 11, 2022
2 min

Less Known Facts About Osteoporosis in Menopausal Women

#mckenziemethod #mckenziemdt #osteoporosis #menopause #women #herniateddisk #bulgingdisk #sciatica #pinchednerve #legpain #backpain #healthwatcherspt #reston #tarunarijhwani #backpainspecialist Most women when they reach the peri menopausal age group could experience a steady decline in their bone density numbers due to sudden loss of oestrogen and progesterone that are responsible for optimal bone and joint health. This decreased bone density is known as Osteoporosis. Due to

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Should I Be Using Joint Supplements to Manage My Knee Problems?

Taruna Rijhwani

Oct 11, 2022
2 min

Should I Be Using Joint Supplements to Manage My Knee Problems?

#MckenzieMDT #Mckenziemethod #kneeproblems #runnersknee #kneebraces #kneearthritis #meniscaltears #degenerativeproblems #wearandtear #squatting #restonrunners #healthwatcherspt I get asked this question by almost every person who has knee problems. There are several joint supplements available in the market that are marketed for arthritis type problems or help rebuild cartilage. Some even have some poor quality research to back it up. But here is my opinion: Most of these sup

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Should I get a New Pair of Shoes to help my Knee Problem?

Taruna Rijhwani

Oct 11, 2022
2 min

Should I get a New Pair of Shoes to help my Knee Problem?

#MckenzieMDT #Mckenziemethod #kneeproblems #runnersknee #kneebraces #kneearthritis #meniscaltears #degenerativeproblems #wearandtear #squatting #restonrunners #healthwatcherspt Another very common question we get asked often in the clinic and here’s what we have to say about this: Impactful activities like walking long distances, hiking or running with inappropriate footwear like sandals, slippers, flip flops or shoes with inadequate arch support could be a possible contribut

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What To Expect After I Have Had Knee Replacement Surgery?

Taruna Rijhwani

Sep 21, 2022
2 min

What To Expect After I Have Had Knee Replacement Surgery?

#MckenzieMDT #Mckenziemethod #kneeproblems #runnersknee #kneebraces #kneearthritis #meniscaltears #degenerativeproblems #wearandtear #squatting #restonrunners #healthwatcherspt Knee Replacement surgery is usually the last resort to be considered for chronic knee problems when all other treatment options have failed. Knee replacements are usually only recommended to people aged 60+ (with few exceptions) due to the shelf life of the prosthesis or the new joint. It is an invasiv

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Is WFH causing you Neck & Shoulder Problems?

Taruna Rijhwani

Jan 9, 2021
2 min

Is WFH causing you Neck & Shoulder Problems?

Read this blog to find out if WFH during COVID is causing Neck Pain & Shoulder Pain Problems to increase further

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Taruna Rijhwani

Nov 24, 2020
2 min

I have a Herniated Disk...Now What?

If you have been diagnosed with sciatica or herniated disc read this blog article to find out more

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Why is Mckenzie Method Different from Other forms of Treatment?

Taruna Rijhwani

Oct 25, 2020
3 min

Why is Mckenzie Method Different from Other forms of Treatment?

Read this blog on Mckenzie Method & find out how Mckenzie Method is different from traditional physical therapy to treat back pain, sciatica

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5 Reasons Your Back Problem is Lasting Longer than It Should

Taruna Rijhwani

Oct 5, 2020
3 min

5 Reasons Your Back Problem is Lasting Longer than It Should

If you suffer from back pain read this blog article to learn common reasons your back and sciatica problems is lasting longer than it should

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Taruna Rijhwani

Aug 27, 2020
2 min

Knee Braces - Are they a Good Idea?

#MckenzieMDT #Mckenziemethod #kneeproblems #runnersknee #kneebraces #kneearthritis #meniscaltears #degenerativeproblems #wearandtear #squatting #restonrunners #healthwatcherspt The question about using Knee braces to decrease pain & manage stability is the one that pops up too often. Majority of people who complain of long standing knee problems are advised by someone to try using a knee brace so that they can walk or run longer distances without having any pain or less pain.

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Do I need to do these Exercises for the Rest of my Life?

Taruna Rijhwani

Jan 19, 2020
1 min

Do I need to do these Exercises for the Rest of my Life?

#BackPain #BackPainPhysios, #MckenzieMethod, #Sciatica, #MckenzieMDT #herniateddisk #bulgingdisk #degenerativediskdisease #movementismedicine #Reston #herndon #healthwatcherspt #tarunarijhwani A question I get very commonly is “Do I need to do these Exercises for the Rest of My Life?” Now trust me, I get you. We all are extremely busy in our daily lives & no one needs extra things to be added to their to-do lists. But watch this Video about what I have to say about this quest

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Which Lumbar Roll should I use for my Back Pain & Better Posture?

Taruna Rijhwani

Jan 19, 2020
2 min

Which Lumbar Roll should I use for my Back Pain & Better Posture?

#BackPain #BackPainPhysios, #MckenzieMethod, #Sciatica, #MckenzieMDT #herniateddisk #bulgingdisk #degenerativediskdisease #movementismedicine #Reston #herndon #healthwatcherspt #tarunarijhwani There are a gazillion products in the market that claim to help your Back, neck & shoulder pain and help you get a Better Posture. Can I get an amen for that, please? As a consumer it can be very confusing as to which products will help & which will not? If you’ve ever worked with me or

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Snow Season is here..7 Essential Tips to Avoid Hurting Your Back

Taruna Rijhwani

Nov 10, 2019
3 min

Snow Season is here..7 Essential Tips to Avoid Hurting Your Back

#BackPain, #SnowShovelingTips, #BackPainPhysios, #MckenzieMethod, #Sciatica, #MckenzieMDT #herniateddisk #bulgingdisk #degenerativediskdisease #Reston #herndon #healthwatcherspt #tarunarijhwani Snow Season is here & so comes the episodes of Back Pain & Sciatica after shoveling snow. If you are someone who already has some back aches & pains occasionally, then your spine is even more sensitive to an injury from too much or incorrect way of shoveling. So WHY does too much or In

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Should I Blame Cold Weather for my Back Pain?

Taruna Rijhwani

Nov 10, 2019
3 min

Should I Blame Cold Weather for my Back Pain?

#BackPain, #BackPainPhysios, #MckenzieMethod, #Sciatica, #MckenzieMDT #herniateddisk #bulgingdisk #degenerativediskdisease #reston #herndon #ashburn #healthwatcherspt #tarunarijhwani As the season is changing, a common question or statement I hear all the time is “My pain is due to the cold weather” or “Is this because of the weather?” Now there is some truth associated with this assumption, I mean there is a reason that retired people love to march to Florida for its tropica

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Taruna Rijhwani

Oct 19, 2019
4 min

7 Tips to Stay Active this Winter

#MckenzieMDT #neckpain #shoulderpain #herniateddisk #bulgingdisk #mckenziemethod #lowerbackpainrelief #healthwatcherspt #reston #herndon #telehealth #posture #videovisits As the weather is getting colder, it gets tempting to stay in that warm blanket instead of getting out there to be active. I am just as guilty of this as anyone else. But fighting this urge and actually getting yourself to engage in some form of active mode to get the blood flowing & your joints moving and a

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7 Tips to avoid Aches & Pains this Holiday Season

Taruna Rijhwani

Oct 19, 2019
4 min

7 Tips to avoid Aches & Pains this Holiday Season

#MckenzieMDT #backpain #sciatica #herniateddisk #bulgingdisk #mckenziemethod #lowerbackpainrelief #healthwatcherspt #reston #herndon #holidayseason #posture Holiday Season is here…& it is indeed our favorite time of the year. The last thing we need at this time is to have an episode of back, neck, knee or shoulder pain that puts a damper on our holiday plans. I know you wouldn’t want that & I certainly wouldn’t want that for you or your family. So as promised, let’s dive into

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5 Most Common Reasons why your Shoulder Hurts

Taruna Rijhwani

Oct 5, 2019
4 min

5 Most Common Reasons why your Shoulder Hurts

#MckenzieMDT #neckpain #shoulderpain #herniateddisk #bulgingdisk #mckenziemethod #upperbackpainrelief #healthwatcherspt #reston #herndon #textneck #posture Have U ever experienced Shoulder pain? The kind that limits you from lifting something heavy, playing sports like tennis, golf or cricket, playing with your kids or grandkids or pulling on that dog leash. If U have ever woken up with a stiff & painful shoulder wondering WHAT is causing it, you are not alone… We hear storie

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