Due to hurricane damage, the Havelock location is closed until further notice. Havelock therapists Hannah Zhang, Sarah Hall and Judy Hickes are available to see patients at the New Bern location. Please call the New Bern location at (252) 636-9800 to discuss your care.

Upper Back Tightness

Two exercises to reduce upper back tightness

February 6th, 2021

Many people who work at a desk all day tend to develop upper back tightness and pain if they don’t sit with good posture, and far too many people end up slumped forward over their keyboard without even realizing it.  The upper back is also called the thoracic spine, and there are far more people

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Tight Lower Back

These two stretches can be used to reduce lower back tightness

January 6th, 2021

A tight lower back can have many negative effects on your life. It can make even a simple task like putting on your clothes more difficult. This symptom can also lead to pain that makes bending down to do anything harder.  The problem is that far too many of us are likely to develop a

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How Long Does Sciatica Last

Who can tell me how long sciatica lasts?

January 2nd, 2021

Are you wondering how long sciatica generally lasts? Physical therapists can help you learn how long this condition may last for you.  Generally, sciatica pain tends to last for four to six weeks. However, each individual can have a different recovery time, and some patients can continue to experience symptoms for years. A physical therapist

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