What is the Nocebo Effect? The nocebo effect is a phenomenon in which expectation or belief leads to adverse outcomes. It is the opposite of the placebo effect, in which positive expectations lead to positive results. The nocebo effect…
Have you ever woken up with pain in the bottom of your foot? It might be plantar fasciitis! What Is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that is the leading cause of heel pain. Plantar fascia is a…
Headaches, like low back pain, are one of the most common complaints among individuals and they often can be the most difficult to manage. It is nearly impossible to get rid of headaches naturally. There are numerous causes of headaches…
A common diagnosis, which is often given to patients with back pain, is called degenerative disc disease. This diagnosis can be misleading and is often related to age. A study in 2014 looked at normal people with no pain reported…
After having a baby, the general rule for “returning to exercise” is 6 weeks postpartum. However, pregnancy and postpartum is a different experience for everyone. Many times, patients have said to me, “Nobody told me this was going to happen”…
Stretching may not produce a chiseled physique, but its benefits are long-lasting when done correctly. To understand how these slow movements affect the body — and avoid injuries in your fitness routine — let’s explore the benefits of stretching before…
The step-up with Hip ER and ABD Prompting exercise can help promote activation of the hip while performing a step-up and mitigate knee pain. Most often patella femoral pain syndrome (PFPS) or pain in the kneecap of the knee stems…
BELT LINE TALK In this episode of Belt Line Talk, Dr. Quinn and Dr. Tarnovetchi discuss the definition of Physical Therapy while cruising to Dr. Tarnovetchi’s “interesting and emotional” choice of music. WHAT IS PHYSICAL THERAPY? We asked quite a…
Inferior Shoulder Glide with Monster Band The Inferior Shoulder Glide with Monster Band can address limitations in shoulder mobility. This self mobilization can help increase range of motion in shoulder flexion in both surgical and non-surgical patients. Athletes and non-athletes…
Use it or Lose it During this week’s series of Belt Line Talk, Dr. Quinn and Dr. Tarnovetchi host another episode of Use it or Lose it. Use it or Lose it episodes are when either Dr. Quinn or Dr…