Why does my back hurt? For everyone who has ever asked that question… this is a comprehensive explanation of low back pain injury, prevention and treatment. It is written with golfers in mind, however all of the information except the part about golf swing mechanics, is perfect for the general population of back pain sufferers. The Golfer's Guide to Lower Back Pain - Part 1.  If you are a golfer, watch the attached videos to learn about the "body swing connection", and what you can do about your swing faults!! For more information about physical therapy, call Specht PT at 508-675-3200 or visit www.spechtpt.com.

When can I play __________ again?? 
Fill in the blank with a sport or activity, and that is the million dollar question we get asked in the clinic every day.

With high re-injury rates for many conditions including surgically repaired knees a system that can tell an athlete when they are ready to play is invaluable to their health and playing career.

We help our patients stay on the field, on the job and in the game with Move2Perform. Move2Perform is a movement measurement and analysis tool that identifies risk of injury.

Move2Perform products have been studied with overwhelmingly positive results, published in peer-reviewed literature and adopted by U.S. military and professional sports teams internationally.

Know your risk… get tested, treated and back on the field with your physical therapist and Move2Perform at Specht PT!  For more information about physical therapy, call Specht PT at 508-675-3200 or visit www.spechtpt.com.

Top 5 Exercises Everyone Should Do at the Gym

One of the biggest hurdles to getting motivated at the gym is figuring out which exercises to do once you get there. A great piece of advice from performance athlete trainer Michael Boyle, co-founder at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (MBSC), is to keep it simple.

In the latest Work It Out, Boston video, host Alexa Pozniak pays a visit to Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning in Woburn and tries out the five exercises Boyle says everyone should be doing.

Doing this workout twice a week will get you feeling better and looking better, according to Boyle. This workout not only trains pushing and pulling muscles in the upper body, but also incorporates core and leg strengthening, in only five moves!

What are your essential five exercises?