An MRI can provide valuable information about the spine, but findings such as bulging discs, degenerative changes, spondylosis and stenosis often represent normal aging rather than the true cause of pain. This blog explains why MRI changes do not automatically equal pain, and why treatment should focus on improving strength, posture, and nervous system control. At Bend & Stretch Physical Therapy, we use evidence-based physical therapy and Pilates-based core training — including the OOV for dynamic stability and spinal decompression — to help patients with back and neck pain move better, feel supported, and return to the activities they love.

Discover the OOV — a multidirectional stability tool revolutionizing Pilates, physical therapy and movement training. Learn how the OOV retrains reflexes, improves core control, enhances proprioception, and restores optimal movement through intelligent instability. Move Smarter and Rebuild Your Core Stability.

Pilates works the body as an integrated system, addressing functional movement through myofascial slings. These slings, intricate networks of muscles, fascia, and ligaments, compose our inner core, meticulously designed to uphold the biotensegrity structure of our spine.

Foot is the only contact point between the body and the ground, playing an important role in the way our body controls every upright movement. Understanding complex biomechanical functions of the foot is critical in identifying causes of pain and treating a variety of injuries, ranging from acute trauma to repetitive overuse from impact forces (tendonitis).

Learn characteristics of the four most common posture types and identify which type of alignment your body falls under. I will discuss how changes in spinal curves lead to muscular imbalance. I will give you specific guidance on how to correct misalignment and reduce wear and tear on your muscles and joints.

Tech Neck is the buzzword for "Forward-Head Posture" that is characterized by frequent use of electronic devices that results imbalance of our neck muscles. This causes degenerative changes in our cervical spine, leading to chronic neck pain, tension headaches, and decreased ability to maintain a correct posture.

Patient testimonial about his personal experience of working with Bend & Stretch Physical Therapy. Sai discusses his journey of not only recovering from debilitating low back pain, but pushing his physical abilities to becoming a long-distance cyclist and a mountaineer enthusiast.

Pilates is a low-impact form of exercise that I frequently use as a complement to physical therapy to help my clients improve their physical function and prevent future injuries.