Taruna Rijhwani
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
- 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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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
- 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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Taruna Rijhwani
- Aug 31, 2019
- 5 min
5 Signs that tell you may have a Back Problem!
#MckenzieMDT, #Sciatica, #LowerBackpainrelief, #backpainrelief, #physicaltherapy, #physicaltherapynearme, #herniateddisc, #reston, #herndon, #fairfaxcounty, #loudouncounty, #healthwatcherspt, #tarunarijhwani, As crazy as it sounds, lower back issues are becoming increasingly common by the day and the signs could be very subtle. We can easily ignore these signs & go by our daily lives until eventually we have a terrible episode of either low back pain or leg symptoms where our
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Taruna Rijhwani
- Jul 27, 2019
- 5 min
5 Reasons Why Movement is the Best Medicine
#MckenzieMDT, #Sciatica, #LowerBackpainrelief, #backpainrelief, #physicaltherapy, #physicaltherapynearme, #herniateddisc, #reston, #herndon, #fairfaxcounty, #loudouncounty, #healthwatcherspt, #tarunarijhwani, When you are in pain, most people do not think about movement. The first thought that comes to mind is to reach out for that painkiller medicine or something more invasive. While it may be helpful in some cases, it is certainly not necessary for musculoskeletal aches & p
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Taruna Rijhwani
- Jul 9, 2019
- 5 min
5 Most Common Myths about Good Posture!
#MckenzieMDT, #Sciatica, #LowerBackpainrelief, #backpainrelief, #physicaltherapy, #physicaltherapynearme, #herniateddisc, #reston, #herndon, #fairfaxcounty, #loudouncounty, #healthwatcherspt, #tarunarijhwani Myth # 1: Sitting up Taller = Good Posture Fact: True in some cases, not in all Everyone remembers when mama said “Sit up taller” everytime you slouched. But does that advice always apply to having an ideal posture. While mama’s heart was certainly in the right place, thi
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Taruna Rijhwani
- Jun 15, 2019
- 4 min
Is Running “Bad” for my Knees?
#MckenzieMDT #Physicaltherapy #reston #herndon #runnersknee #runninginjuries, #lowerbackpainrelief #kneepainrelief #sciatica #herniateddisk #fairfaxcounty #healthwatcherspt #tarunarijhwani A question I get asked frequently especially from people who are in pain is that Is Running helpful or hurtful for my knees or even for my back? And like most things, the answer is not a straightforward “yes” or “no”. There is a lot more to understand & we shall dive into details. Running a
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Taruna Rijhwani
- May 23, 2019
- 5 min
5 Reasons Why Your Back Pain Won't Go Away Despite Time & Rest
#MckenzieMDT, #Sciatica, #LowerBackpainrelief, #backpainrelief, #physicaltherapy, #physicaltherapynearme, #herniateddisc, #reston, #herndon, #fairfaxcounty, #loudouncounty, #healthwatcherspt, #tarunarijhwani, Imagine this scenario: You wake up one morning with a stiff & painful back & possibly leg pain that goes away in a little bit after walking. You were nervous at first about this new pain but happy now that it went away. This morning pain now decides to show up every so o
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Taruna Rijhwani
- Apr 26, 2019
- 4 min
Is Strengthening your Core the Solution to your Back Pain?
#MckenzieMDT, #Sciatica, #LowerBackpainrelief, #backpainrelief, #physicaltherapy, #physicaltherapynearme, #herniateddisc, #reston, #herndon, #fairfaxcounty, #loudouncounty, #healthwatcherspt, #tarunarijhwani, Raise your virtual hands if you are tired of hearing the words ‘strengthen your core’ by different providers you have spoken to about your back pain or sciatica problems. It is a huge number and trust me you’re not alone. Almost every patient with a diagnosis of “back pa
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Taruna Rijhwani
- Apr 7, 2019
- 4 min
Are you Ready to Run this Spring 🏃🏼♀️?
#MckenzieMethod, #lowerbackpainrelief, #sciatica, #kneepaintips, #herniateddisc, #physicaltherapynearme, #reston, #fairfaxcounty, #loudouncounty, #runnersknee, #runnerslife, #healthwatcherspt If you are a Runner, being able to go on those long runs is the next best thing about Spring in addition to the gorgeous weather & blooming trees. And we love running because it brings in so many added benefits of staying healthy, burning calories & not to forget the huge rush of energy
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Taruna Rijhwani
- Mar 16, 2019
- 4 min
Why does my Back feel Stiff in the Mornings?
#MckenzieMDT, #Sciatica, #LowerBackpainrelief, #backpainrelief, #physicaltherapy, #physicaltherapynearme, #herniateddisc, #reston, #herndon, #fairfaxcounty, #loudouncounty, #healthwatcherspt, #tarunarijhwani, Consider this: You wake up with a stiff & achy back in the morning that gets better as you move around and take a few steps? Or You woke up with a stiff back and then you bend forward to brush your teeth or pick up something from the floor and your back pain gets worse o
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Taruna Rijhwani
- Mar 7, 2019
- 3 min
Are Video Visits for me?
#Telehealth, #Telemedicine, #OnlinePhysio, #VideoVisits, #BackPainrelief, #Sciatica, #Neckpain, #Reston, #MckenzieMDT, #fairfaxcounty, #loudouncounty, #healthwatcherspt, #tarunarijhwani, So, Video Visits or Telehealth or Telemedicine Visits are basically like having a Facetime or Skype Session with your healthcare provider. Well, we use a different platform for privacy & security reasons but you get the point. What it brings to the table is the convenience of hopping on a Vid
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Taruna Rijhwani
- Feb 10, 2019
- 4 min
6 Tips To Prevent Back Pain In Long Haul Flights
#backpain, #sciatica, #longflights, #mckenziemethod, #MckenzieMDT, #reston, #fairfaxcounty, #loudouncounty, #novamdtspecialists, #healthwatcherspt, #TarunaRijhwani, #lowerbackpain, #lowerbackpainrelief Do you love to travel or fly frequently for work? Are long flights usually a source of your back and/or leg pain leaving you with popping pain killers at your vacation? The answer is usually yes for most of us but with the joys of traveling being so many & world turning into a
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