Therapeutic exercises help with lower back pain treatment

Lower back pain is a common issue experienced by adults in the U.S., and you may have heard older people refer to this type of pain as lumbago. This type of pain is so common that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimated that more than 80% of adults experience low back pain at some […]

Suffering with Back Pain? Check Your Posture!

If you are like most people, you have had someone tell you to sit or stand up straight — probably during your teenage years. At the time, the demand was probably annoying and one you did your best to ignore. But it turns out that good posture is important for more than just looking confident […]

Three secrets to successful spinal stenosis treatment

Chronic back pain makes it difficult to live your life and enjoy your favorite activities. There are several different causes of back pain, and, fortunately, most of them can be treated with noninvasive methods. One condition that can benefit from noninvasive treatment is spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of your spinal column, which […]

Neurological treatments in Saint Peters, MO

Neurological treatments in Saint Peters, Missouri involve the specialized care and treatment of patients who have endured a disease or injury that affects the nervous system. Our team of physical therapists and specialists at Excel Sports & Physical Therapy works with patients to evaluate and treat their condition in a way that is most beneficial […]

HEP, HEP, Hooray

Why your HEP is important Your home exercise program (HEP) is a custom curated program that is meant to be an extension of your rehabilitation process, outside of our outpatient setting. It is a crucial part of your recovery, and here is why. “Why do I have to do these exercises at home if I’m […]

Personalized sports and athletic training in Oakland, CA

Any athlete who hopes to become faster or stronger needs to put in a lot of hard work to meet their goals. You don’t become faster or stronger overnight. A regular routine of exercise, diet and healthy lifestyle choices can help you achieve your fitness goals. However, this is difficult to do alone. That’s why […]

Neck pain treatment in Creve Coeur, MO

Do you have a nagging, yet serious pain in your neck that you’re trying to figure out? Have you thought about getting neck pain treatment in Creve Coeur, Missouri? Our team at Excel Sports & Physical Therapy specializes in numerous conditions and can help you target and address your pain today with a personalized treatment […]

Five questions to ask about ACL injuries

Any injury recovery period can be a confusing time. However, recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury can be especially confusing. Luckily, there are five questions you should ask about ACL injuries that may help reduce your confusion. Our Excel Sports & Physical Therapy team is highly-qualified to help patients with many types of […]

Carrying a heavy purse can actually cause neck pain

The neck is a delicately constructed area of the body designed to hold the head upright and facilitate the many movements we need to get through the day. Because the vertebrae, connective tissue and muscles are so delicate in this area, neck injuries and conditions that cause neck pain can occur with relative ease. While […]

Five simple steps to an effective back pain treatment

Finding the best option for back pain treatment can be a lengthy process. There can be an overwhelming amount of options, whether it’s aquatic therapy, manual therapy or ultrasound, just to name a few. The good news is that at Excel Sports & Physical Therapy, our licensed and professional physical therapists work with you to […]

Can your shoes be the cause of your back pain?

There can be a veritable laundry list of causes and contributors to back pain and it is often hard to pinpoint a single cause. In fact, from aging to posture to diet, these factors are often intertwined which is why it is so important to practice a healthy lifestyle designed to spare your back. One […]

Gardening with Less Groaning

Violets, and Buttercups and Tiger Lily’s, Oh My! I know it’s hard to believe, but gardening season is coming up shortly. Pretty soon we’ll be trading in bags of salt for bags of mulch, and making elaborate plans for our flower beds. For most people, gardening is a hobby. For others, it is a complete […]