Sitting Is Not Destroying Your Body. Sitting the Same Way All Day Is
You have the standing desk. You have the ergonomic chair, or you tried one and gave it back. You [...]
Why Your Foot Mechanics May Be Driving Your Back Pain
Most people don’t think about their feet when their back starts hurting. They stretch their hamstrings. They strengthen their core. [...]
The Hidden Habits That Affect Your Spine More Than Posture
At some point, nearly everyone with back or neck pain hears the same advice… Sit up straight. Fix your [...]
Your Feet Might Be Sabotaging Your Back Pain: The Hidden Link Between Foot Strength and Spinal Health
Back pain often feels like a standalone issue—but it rarely is. When the feet, your body’s foundation, lack strength, control, [...]
Why Is My Back Stiff in the Morning? How to Wake Up Pain-Free
Waking Up Stiff? Here’s Why (And What to Do About It) Do you ever roll out of bed and [...]
Stronger Lifts, Healthier Back: How to Fix Back Pain for Lifters
Back pain shouldn't be a given in weightlifting, yet for many lifters, it can feel like the unavoidable price [...]
Episode 26: PhD Jo Armour Smith Interviews Dr. Tom Padilla
Explore the intricacies of back pain alongside PhD Jo Armour Smith and Dr. Tom Padilla in a compelling interview [...]
The Top 5 Back Pain Relief Strategies
Back pain is among the most common and debilitating conditions for adults globally, but it's often poorly understood. While [...]
The Cutting Edge of Physical Medicine
I’ve prided myself on providing an innovative treatment approach that is “on the cutting edge” to help our patients [...]
How To Know You Got The Right Diagnosis
Hello, I’m Dr. Tom Padilla, owner of the doctors of physical therapy located in Scottsdale, Arizona. And today I [...]