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January 6, 2019 Did you miss us?

Dr. Orit Hickman PT DPT TPS

Newsletters are BACK! Did you miss us? If you did then fear not…our NEWSLETTERS are BACK!! Do you know enough about my philosophy of care? Want to learn about shoulder pain? Foods to avoid this season? Cauliflower soup anyone? And are you looking for places to see the local holiday lig...

October 23, 2018 Sacroiliac Dysfunction

Dr. Orit Hickman PT DPT TPS

What is Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction? Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction is a lower back/pelvic condition that can result from joint stiffness (hypomobility) or slackness (hypermobility) at the sacroiliac joints in the pelvis. The condition can affect both men and women of all ages, but is more comm...

September 17, 2018 The Seven Myths of Back Pain

Dr. Orit Hickman PT DPT TPS

(Adapted from the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists move4health campaign in 2011) I hurt my back so I will probably have chronic back pain from now on. 80% of people will experience only one episode of back pain in their lives that resolves on its own in roughly 4-6 weeks. The cause ...

February 20, 2018 Seattle Times Article on Pain and the Brain

Dr. Orit Hickman PT DPT TPS

This past weekend was a holiday weekend so I actually got to sleep in for 3 days in a row! It was glorious! So the mornings started the same way (just later) , wake up, meditate for 15 minutes, then check Facebook, and my two email accounts. Then I really woke up when I got […]...

February 3, 2018 Patient of the Month-Paul Hildebrandt

Dr. Orit Hickman PT DPT TPS

I absolutely love to write these! Every day I am so excited to celebrate the successes of all the patients who come through our doors. This month I am so thrilled to share with you the success of Paul Hildebrandt! Paul came to see me several years ago for difficulty he was having m...

February 3, 2018 New Year's resolutions (in January)

Dr. Orit Hickman PT DPT TPS

It continues to amaze me how every year seems to go by faster and faster as I age. I was sure it was still January until I looked at my calendar and realized that today is the first day of February! So in an attempt to catch you up to all the exciting things […]...

December 20, 2017 Patient Appreciation Day - January 10

Dr. Orit Hickman PT DPT TPS

The Clinic is open to you, your family and friends January 10, 2018 9am-1pm and 2-5pm Come and be pampered and enjoy the fun! FREE 20 minute screens! For current patients with new diagnosis OR new patients Plus get a gift certificate for 1 Free paint, yoga, or mat pilates class! Call (206) 327-9880 ...

Dr. Orit Hickman PT DPT TPS

I have to tell you that once again this was an article that absolutely frustrated me to write from beginning to end. Most recently my mother was hospitalized and (thankfully) she is now home and on the mend. But this was a scary experience, to say the very least. Looking back on the past 2 […...

August 22, 2017 Pain Science

Dr. Orit Hickman PT DPT TPS

Pain science has been around for the past 15 years and there have been huge advancements in the understanding of pain in that time period. Chronic pain is an epidemic in our country and the poor medical treatment of this condition has led many patients down the road of surgeries and narcotics withou...

August 22, 2017 September Community Events

Dr. Orit Hickman PT DPT TPS

Community Health Fair Burien Wellness is sponsoring its eighth annual community health fair on Saturday September 17, 2017 from 10am-3pm. The fair will be held at the Burien Town Square which is located at SW 152nd Street and 5th Place SW. The fair is free and there will be lots to see and do, inclu...

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