Meet Gary, a 75 year old from Herndon, VA. In this week's episode he discusses his journey and experience of managing his back and pinched nerve issues. How it impacted his basic activities like walking at the start and how he is so much more active now than he was before.    He also talks about other treatment options he tried and what did not work for him during the process.    To learn more, visit us at www.healthwatcherspt.com or. follow us on instagram @health_watchers Meet Gary, 75 years old from Herndon, VA in this week's episode where he discusses his journey and ex ..read more

In this Episode, Licensed Physical Therapist & Mckenzie Method Specialist Taruna Rijhwani interviews her patient Gheed who shares her story of her long standing back and SI joint problems and different treatments she tried in her recovery journey; how pain creeps into other areas of your life and how she now feels being on the other side of her problem.   You will also learn how using our approach can help you if you are in a similar situation like hers and some easy ways to test if this approach is a good fit for you as Gheed mentions in this episode.    So feel free t ..read more

In this Episode, Licensed Physical Therapist & Mckenzie Method Specialist Taruna Rijhwani interviews her patient Vannessa Camacho who shares her story of her long standing neck and shoulder problems and how she has managed to get pain-free despite of several years of being in pain.   We also get to how her shoulder problem was originally emanating from her neck or cervical spine and her journey experience. So feel free to share with a friend who may be suffering through similar issues!   Sign Up for Weekly Newsletter: Link Here   Follow on Instagram: @health_watche ..read more

Have you ever wondered or considered buying a fancy Ergonomic chair in the hope that it will resolve your Back/Neck issues? Well, if you have (like most people) then this Episode is a must listen for you.   In this Episode, Licensed Physical Therapist & Mckenzie Method Specialist answers these burning Q's for you:  Role of Ergonomic Chairs in Spinal Health?  Is a Stand Desk better than a Sitting Desk?  Ideal Situation & Some Other Tips   Would Like to stay connected?   Follow Us on Instagram: @health_watchers   Request an Appointment With Us:&nbs ..read more

Are you considering getting an Epidural or Steroid Shot for your Back Pain and Sciatica? Wondering if getting an Epidural will solve your problem and/or what the side-effects could be?   In this Episode, Licensed Physical Therapist & Mckenzie Method Specialist Taruna Rijhwani breaks down the Role of Epidural Injections for Spinal Problems. Over the years of helping thousands of patients avoid Epidural injections or help them to full recovery post one, she breaks down when it is necessary to get one & when can you avoid one? Potential side-effects & long term implications & ..read more

Have You Tried Returning to Yoga  with Your Back Problem flaring up each time? If Yes, then this Episode is a must listen. In this Episode, Licensed Physical Therapist & Mckenzie Method Specialist Taruna Rijhwani Breaks down this extremely common question that comes up in her practice a lot.  It is extremely common for Back Pain to flare up with a Yoga Class if:  You try to return to the Full Class too soon  You are doing the same movements that caused pain in the first place at your Yoga class  You are not following your Yoga moves with the Right movements fo ..read more

Are you a Runner or someone who enjoys long walks but unsure if it is helpful or harmful for your knees?   Well, In this Week's Episode, Licensed Physical Therapist & Mckenzie Method Specialist Taruna Rijhwani breaks down this question for you so it makes sense for your situation & you can decode the answer yourself. Breaking down the Myths associated with Running & Aging & so much more.   Sign Up for Weekly Newsletter: Link Here   Follow on Instagram: @health_watchers   Request an Appointment: Link Here ..read more

Are you someone with long standing Back Problems confused with overwhelming information on the Internet? Unsure about how your health would like 5, heck 10 years from now given your long standing Back problems? And you never get REAL answers from your providers in your very short doctor appointments?   Well, I got you. In this Episode, Licensed Physical Therapist & Mckenzie Method Specialist Taruna Rijhwani discusses many things about Spinal Health with Dr. Akhil Chhatre, M.D. from John Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Hopkins is a Physiatrist (aka Doctor of Function) and specializes in hel ..read more

Do you often struggle with Weight Gain & Emotional Eating during the Holidays? If Yes, This Episode is a must listen for you.   In this Episode, Licensed Physical Therapist Taruna Rijhwani interviews Registered Nutritionist Alana Sugar (From Northern Virginia, USA) & has some very valuable & actionable tips on Eating Healthy During the Holidays & also amid the pandemic. We discuss how to read nutrition labels & also how making small changes in your eating habits can make a bigger impact on your weight gain & how you feel.     Follow on Instagram: @he ..read more

Are you someone struggling to return to Running/Golf/Playing Sports/Yoga or Pilates because you're afraid that it will make your Back Problem worse or do not have the right steps to make it happen?   Well, you're in the right place. In this Episode, Licensed Physical Therapist & Mckenzie Method Specialist Taruna Rijhwani discusses the Top 3 Commonly made Mistakes by people with Back Problems that stops them from preventing their return to an Active Life (& how to fix them).    Link to Apply to get on the Waitlist of the Healthy Back Blueprint: Link Here   Follo ..read more