What Is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis?
What is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? The word stenosis is defined as an abnormal narrowing of any opening in the body. The term spinal...
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Terri Night, PT
Mar 3, 20193 min read
The Shoulder-Width Myth: why keeping your feet only shoulder-width apart isn't going to help you
Efficient movement is truly an art. In sports, it's called "good form." But to us non-jocks, trying to get something done in the...
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Terri Night, PT
Oct 21, 20182 min read
Golfer's Tee Trick: a movement strategy for back pain relief
Sometimes the simplest things can make the biggest difference, especially when it comes to how we move and use our bodies. One of my...
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Terri Night, PT
Jul 29, 20182 min read
Water You Waiting For? Pool Therapy for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Aquatic therapy classes can be an enjoyable way to get aerobic exercise, and it's easy on the joints. The water's built in resistance...
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Terri Night, PT
May 27, 20181 min read
Don't Move Like a Robot
Some of us believe the best way to protect the spine is to move like a robot. We walk around like a robot (holding in our abs). We lift...
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Terri Night, PT
Apr 23, 20181 min read
Tai Chi for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis?
Tai Chi for Spinal Stenosis? Yes, absolutely! If you have trouble standing, I recommend Tai Chi in a tall-sitting position, such as...
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Terri Night, PT
Jul 22, 20172 min read
Strength Isn't Everything!
Pliability, circulation, and joint lubrication are as important as the ability to generate force with our muscles. Even the way we...
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Terri Night, PT
Jul 2, 20171 min read
Row, row, row thyself
Occasionally, clients with lumbar spinal stenosis ask me about rowing machines. Are they good? Are they bad? What muscles do they work?...
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Terri Night, PT
Jun 18, 20172 min read
Kirkus Review for Rehab Your Own Spinal Stenosis
REHAB YOUR OWN SPINAL STENOSIS Strategies to Improve the Health of Your Spine Terri Night Terrific Books (164 pp.) $24.95 paperback ...
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Terri Night, PT
Jun 11, 20172 min read
What is Strategic Exercise?
Strategic exercise is smart exercise--exercise designed to provide the best chance for success. All you need to do is keep to a few basic...
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Terri Night, PT
May 15, 20179 min read
Living Well with Stenosis: 7 Tips for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
The following information was presented in a lecture at the Golden Future 50+ Expo in Pasadena, California on May 13th, 2017: Intro: My...
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Terri Night, PT
May 15, 20172 min read
7 Myths About Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (knowing these can improve your life!)
1. Spinal stenosis always gets worse over time. FALSE: Studies have shown that some people with spinal stenosis show a decrease in spinal...
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Terri Night, PT
Mar 2, 20172 min read
Top 10 Tips for Managing Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Elastic Lumbar Corset Ride an exercise bike. Work out while decreasing pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. A great alternative to...
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