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Decreasing Back Pain with A Home Routine: Heat, Vibration and Trigger Point Balls

January 28, 2025 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: Geriatrics Filed under: back pain, decreasing pain, relaxing muscles

The Benefits of Wearing Weight on the Head!

January 6, 2025 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: child development, Geriatrics Filed under: back pain, chiropractor, low vision. postural stability

Demonstrating the “Pettibon Chiropractic Technique”

November 27, 2024 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: Geriatrics, Uncategorized Filed under: back pain, neck pain

Decreasing Neck Pain

November 23, 2024 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: Geriatrics, Sensory Processing Disorders Filed under: back pain, seating posture, stretching on therapy ball

Using Moist Heat for Back Pain

October 26, 2024 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: Geriatrics Filed under: back pain, moist heat

Props to Help me to Relax, Stretch and Heal

September 16, 2024 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: Geriatrics, Sensory Processing Disorders Filed under: back pain, hypermobility, low muscle tone, stretching on therapy ball

Hip Stretch Using Foam Roller

August 21, 2024 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: Geriatrics Filed under: back flexibility, back pain, stretching

Foam Roller Exercise for Knots between Scapula

August 1, 2024 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: Geriatrics Filed under: back pain, shoulder pain

Arm, Shoulder and Upper Back Trigger Points

July 14, 2024 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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Posted in: Geriatrics Filed under: back flexibility, back pain, stretching, upper extremity strengthening

Shoulder Rotation/Spine Mobility Moves

April 23, 2024 Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L Leave a comment

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