Category Archives: Back

Common Back Injuries

Anatomy & Physiology Low back pain is one of the most prevalent complaints afflicting people in modern society.14 Knowing how a healthy spine works may help you understand how moving wisely can protect your back and keep it free from common back injuries. The vertebral column is a spiral spring in the form of the […]

What is ASTYM Therapy and Can It Help You?

If you’re not generally immersed in the physical therapy world, the term ASTYM may be new to you. ASTYM therapy was designed to help mobilize soft tissues in order to promote healing. As one of the first physical therapy clinics in Oregon to adopt and embrace the ASTYM System, we believe patients tend to stick […]

Patient Success Story: Jim

Life is truly an adventure and at PT Northwest, we believe that even the biggest obstacles can help make the journey all the more worthwhile. Find out how one patient overcame adversity and a lumbar fusion to set forth on the biggest undertaking of all in this week’s PT Northwest success story: Jim With a […]