The Healthy Back With Taruna Rijhwani

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: Link Here   Sign Up for Weekly Newsletters: Link Here

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 & so much more...So Listen in & Enjoy!   Sign Up for Weekly Newsletter: Link Here   Get on the Waitlist for Healthy Back Program (March 2022): Link Here   Follow on Instagram: @health_watchers   Request an Appointment: Link Here

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 for your spine   Would Like to stay connected?   Follow Us on Instagram: @health_watchers   Request an Appointment With Us: Link Here   Sign Up for Weekly Newsletters: Link Here

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

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 helping people with spine & joint related problems through non-surgical procedures.   In this Episode, we discuss:   Role of MRI's in Back Problems    Mckenzie Trained Therapists have higher value in treating spine issues than general Physical therapists    Say NO to One Size Fits All treatment    Prevention Tips for Good Spinal Hygiene from Dr. Chhatre   Want to know more about our practice? Follow on Instagram: @health__watchers   Get on the Waitlist (Healthy Back 2022 taught by Taruna Rijhwani): Link Here   Request an Appointment for your Back Problems: Link Here

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: @health__watchers   Request an Appointment: Link Here

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   Follow on Instagram: @health__watchers   Request an Appointment: Link Here

Have you been asked to get an MRI or want to get one for your Back Pain or Sciatica Problem?   MRI's are always a hot topic in people with Back Problems & this question comes up a lot. In This Episode, Licensed Physical Therapist & Fellow of American Association of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) breaks down the Role of MRI in Spine Problems & When it would be wise to get one?   Today's Episode:   Link to MasterClass Registration: Link Here   Instagram: @health_watchers   Request an Appointment: Link Here

Have you been suffering from morning stiffness in your back, neck or knees? Well, this Episode is for you.   In this Episode, Licensed Physical Therapist & Mckenzie Method Specialist breaks down morning stiffness for you - Why it happens & What can u do to help minimize it?   Get in touch: Sign Up for Weekly Newsletters: Link Here   Follow on Instagram: @health__watchers   Request an Appointment: Link Here

Been in a Slump about returning to an active lifestyle? This Podcast Episode is For You.   In this Episode, Licensed Physical Therapist & Board Certified Specialist Taruna Rijhwani breaks down the mental health benefits of adopting an active lifestyle. The Role it plays is minimizing stress & helps your mood.   Today's Episode: Questions about Workbook Email @Taruna Rijhwani    Link To Workbook (Price: $23): Buy Here   Instagram: @health_watchers   Request an Appointment: Link Here   Weekly Newsletters: Link Here

Have you struggled to get a goodnight's sleep due to Back pain or Sciatica? Have you bought yourself a new mattress in lieu of improving your sleep quality only to get disappointed?   In this Week's Episode, Licensed Physical Therapist & Mckenzie Method Specialist Taruna Rijhwani breaks down all things sleep in relation to Back Problems. Sleep is a crucial part of your healing process & she discusses how you can improve it when suffering from back problems.   Want to get in touch?   Website: www.healthwatcherspt.com   Instagram: @health_watchers   Join the Weekly Newsletter: Link Here

In the Light of Mother's Day Week, This Episode is Dedicated to All my Mom-to-Be's and New Mama's. In this week's Episode, I am breaking down all things postpartum & putting some highlights on the Fourth Trimester - Something rarely talked about or discussed at length.   Quiz: Which of these Mistakes are U Making During Pregnancy & Which F.R.I.E.N.D.S Character Are U?   Get in Touch with Taruna:   Request an Appointment: Link Here   Instagram: @health_watchers

Have you been advised to "strengthen your core" for your Back Problems or Sciatica? While this may be sound advice in general, it is certainly not the most effective way of managing your Back issues.   In this Episode, Licensed Physical Therapist & Mckenzie Method Specialist Taruna Rijhwani breaks down the rather controversial advice of strengthening your core for your back problems. She discusses the research & data in regards to this topic & explains WHY core strengthening may not be the SOLUTION to your Back pain & the reason behind this age old advice.   Link to Blog Article: Link Here   Website: www.healthwatcherspt.com   Instagram: @health_watchers

With the transition to WFH & lockdown in this pandemic, we have been seeing more & more age groups developing cervical spine, shoulder & thoracic spine issues. These issues have been limiting people from living an active lifestyle & in some cases needing injections and surgery.   In this Episode, Licensed Physical Therapist & Mckenzie Method Specialist Taruna Rijhwani breaks down her top 5 Reasons Why this pandemic situation is contributing to these problems & some practical tips to help you manage these.   Link to Blog Post Referenced: Blog Article   Website: www.healthwatcherspt.com   Instagram: @health_watchers

Have you been stuck with some advise for Back Pain that did not really work for you? If yes, you wouldn't want to miss this week's episode.   In this Episode, Licensed Physical Therapist & Board Certified Specialist Taruna Rijhwani busts the top 3 most commonly seen myths about Back Pain in her practice. She explains WHY that advise may not always help & breakdowns some recent research in that area.   Learn about her practice:   Website: www.healthwatcherspt.com   Instagram: @health_watchers

A lot of patients we work with often struggle with trying to lose weight as one of the resolves for their Back Problems. Losing weight although important can be challenging for those in pain or who have limited mobility and can thereby lead to frustration and anxiety.   In this Episode, Board Certified Physical Therapist Taruna Rijhwani breaks down how she helps her patients separate the two issues - Weight loss & Back problems; deal with them individually thereby setting them up on a path to success. She also breaks down some of the commonly associated myths around weight loss & looking at an individual's overall health & not just the number on the scale.   To learn more about her practice, visit us at www.healthwatcherspt.com or follow her on Instagram at @health_watchers.

Have you been afraid to get back to Running or playing a sport of your choice post having a back problem? Have u been advised that Running may potentially make your disk problem worse? Then you won't want to miss this weeks podcast. In this episode, Orthopedic board certified specialist & Licensed Physical Therapist Taruna Rijhwani breaks down the criteria used to determine her patients return to running & how she approaches those scenarios in her clinic. For more details about her practice & online programs, check out www.healthwatcherspt.com and follow her on Instagram at @health_watchers  

Our first episode talks about tips on managing back problems during pregnancy & postpartum phase. If you are a pregnant/postpartum mama & wanna get updates about my Online Program "Healthy Back During Pregnancy & Postpartum" here is the link to signup