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What Type Of Pillow Should I Be Using for My Neck Problem?

Taruna Rijhwani

Feb 2
1 min

What Type Of Pillow Should I Be Using for My Neck Problem?

#NeckPain, #ThoracicPain, #MckenzieMDT, #MckenzieMethod, #Reston, #FairfaxCounty, #LoudounCounty, #NovaMDTSpecialists, #TarunaRijhwani, #Healthwatcherspt, #backpainrelief, #neckpainrelief, #shoulderpainrelief Pillows can play a role in your neck or shoulder problem especially as you are getting older or already have an existing issue in your neck or shoulder. We soon realize that falling asleep on the couch does not work anymore after we are in our forties or fifties. So let’

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Taruna Rijhwani

Jan 26
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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Top 3 Reasons to Strength Train if You are Senior

Taruna Rijhwani

Nov 14, 2022
2 min

Top 3 Reasons to Strength Train if You are Senior

#mckenziemedt #mckenziemethod #upperbackpain #thoracicpain #shoulderpain #neckpain #reston #healthwatcherspt #tarunarijhwani In addition to regular cardiovascular or aerobic exercise - my favorite walking , adding a good chunk of strength training to your routine is vital especially if you are 55+. In this blog article, we will dive into top 3 Reasons to continue functional exercises especially if you are a senior. 1. Minimize Muscle Loss: The No. 1 reason that strength tra

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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 your Mattress helping Your Back Problem?

Taruna Rijhwani

Sep 21, 2022
2 min

Is your Mattress helping Your Back Problem?

#mckenziemedt #mckenziemethod #postpartum #upperbackpain #thoracicpain #shoulderpain #neckpain #pregnancy #fourthtrimester #reston #healthwatcherspt #tarunarijhwani Mattresses have a very strong association with Back issues. The number of people I have worked with who would have spent thousands of dollars trying to find that perfect mattress for your Back pain is huge. In fact, that’s how mattresses are marketed to us these days. An ‘Orthopedic’ mattress will cost you a lot m

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Top 5 False Beliefs About Back Problems:

Taruna Rijhwani

Sep 21, 2022
3 min

Top 5 False Beliefs About Back Problems:

#mckenziemedt #mckenziemethod #postpartum #upperbackpain #thoracicpain #shoulderpain #neckpain #pregnancy #fourthtrimester #reston #healthwatcherspt #tarunarijhwani If you have had back problems for any length of time, chances are you have come across some advice about how to manage these issues. There are many myths or shall I call them “false beliefs” that float around when you start getting older & to top it if you have joint or specifically back problems. So before we eve

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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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5 Reasons of Upper Back/Shoulder Pain Postpartum - My Story

Taruna Rijhwani

Dec 7, 2020
2 min

5 Reasons of Upper Back/Shoulder Pain Postpartum - My Story

Read blog to find out about top reasons I had upper back pain, sciatica & shoulder pain during my postpartum phase.

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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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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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5 Ways to Manage Stress During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Taruna Rijhwani

Apr 19, 2020
3 min

5 Ways to Manage Stress During the Coronavirus Pandemic

#BackPain #BackPainPhysios, #MckenzieMethod, #Sciatica, #MckenzieMDT#herniateddisk#bulgingdisk#degenerativediskdisease#movementismedicine#Reston#herndon#healthwatcherspt#tarunarijhwani I am not a Mental Health Expert by any means but what I am sharing today is some of my general thoughts as a healthcare provider as well as my personal experience. Stress is real, we all are in it & we all are feeling it in some way, shape or form. Whether it is the economic worry, stress of lo

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5 Tips to Avoid Back Problems When Stuck at Home

Taruna Rijhwani

Apr 12, 2020
3 min

5 Tips to Avoid Back Problems When Stuck at Home

#BackPain #BackPainPhysios, #MckenzieMethod, #Sciatica, #MckenzieMDT#herniateddisk#bulgingdisk#degenerativediskdisease#movementismedicine#Reston#herndon#healthwatcherspt#tarunarijhwani As Most of Us are Working from Home or Just Stuck at Home during this unprecedented coronavirus pandemic, Back, Neck & Shoulder problems have risen more than ever before. Most people were not prepared with the most Ergonomic Work at home environment & going shopping on Amazon is definitely not

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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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