Category Archives: Aches and Pains
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March 20
5 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help Your Back and Neck Pain
Posted in Back Pain, Physical Therapy, Aches and PainsThere are several reasons why back and neck pain may occur. For example, any changes in the spine’s anatomy can lead to back pain, such as osteoarthritis, lumbar disc herniation, lumbar degenerative disc disease, or sacroiliac joint dysfunction. One of the most common causes of neck pain is a...
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February 10
When to Seek Help for Your Sciatica Pain
Posted in Aches and PainsThe sciatic nerve runs from your lower back down to your legs. Most people who experience sciatica symptoms describe the sensation as a “shooting pain,” typically on one side of their body. Sciatica is a condition that does not always require medical treatment; however, physical therapy can help ease...
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December 20
Is Your Discomfort Caused by a Strain or a Sprain?
Posted in Uncategorized, Aches and PainsIt’s a scenario that’s all too common to many of us: walking down the street, not paying attention, when suddenly – your ankle slips off the curb. You feel immediate pain but can’t tell if you should seek medical attention or not. Some injuries can go away on their...
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October 10
5 Ways to Achieve Risk-Free Treatment With Physical Therapy
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical Therapy, Aches and PainsIf you have been suffering from chronic pain (defined as persistent pain lasting longer than three months), you are not alone. In fact, the American Academy of Pain Medicine states that there are at least 100 million Americans are living with chronic pain. Because such a large amount of...
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September 10
Walk Away From Hip and Knee Pain With Physical Therapy
Posted in Physical Therapy, Aches and Pains, Knee and Hip PainYour hips and knees are common areas of discomfort in the body. This pain can become worse as people age, due to the body’s natural “wear and tear” of cartilage. Hip and knee pain can also be caused by injury, overuse, or deeper underlying conditions (such as arthritis). In...
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August 20
How to Rid Yourself From Those Pesky Aches and Pains
Posted in Aches and PainsDo you feel achy and stiff when you wake up in the mornings, as if your entire body is being weighed down? It is normal to feel this way every now and then – perhaps you had a tough workout at the gym the day before, or perhaps you...
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May 10
Reducing Inflammation with the Right Nutritional Fuels
Posted in Health & Wellness, Aches and PainsDoes your daily life revolve around chronic pain or inflammation? While this is a common everyday roadblock that many people experience, there are actually some simple ways to avoid it. It is no secret that exercise is a crucial part of any physical therapy regimen, but fueling your body...
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March 20
Bogged Down by Pain? Try These 5 Quick Tips for Less Pain and More Energy
Posted in Health & Wellness, Aches and PainsIf you’re hurting and need quick relief, Alliant Physical Therapy Group can help. In a customized physical therapy program, you’ll learn some highly effective pain relief techniques that can also help boost your energy. Our physical therapy providers are experienced with all types of pain, and can help you...
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September 20
Feeling Stiff and Achy? Physical Therapy Can Help!
Posted in Health & Wellness, Aches and PainsEveryone wakes up feeling some pain in their joints or muscles from time to time. But if you find yourself consistently waking up stiff and achy, it might be time for pain-relief work with a physical therapist. Aching or stiff joints may be a minor problem that is easily...
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November 4
5 Powerful Steps to Relieve Headaches
Posted in Aches and PainsThe World Health Organization determines that 47% of the population will suffer from headaches at least one time this year. For many, headaches become a way of life, having to take over-the-counter medication on a frequent basis just to get through the day. However, it does not have to...
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