Category Archives: Physical Therapy
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April 20
Find out How Physical Therapy Can Help You Become Healthier, Stronger, and More Active
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyEveryone strives for a healthy, strong, and active lifestyle. However, it is not always easy to obtain, especially if you are being limited by chronic pain. Sometimes just the thought of going out and exercising with persistent discomfort can leave you feeling defeated. Fortunately, physical therapy can help relieve...
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April 10
Balance Yourself By Improving Your Core Strength
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyImproving your core strength is a powerful and effective benefit that physical therapy offers. The core is comprised of a set of muscles that anchor your center of gravity and allow you to constantly maintain balance, whether you are moving or standing still. Core strength training with physical therapy...
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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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March 10
How Proper Posture Can Improve Your Back Pain
Posted in Back Pain, Physical TherapyMillions of people experience back pain. In fact, back pain is the most commonly reported area of discomfort across the United States. It is estimated that approximately 25 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, many of whom experience that pain in their back. According to one longitudinal study, 3%...
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January 10
Why Choose Opioids When You Can Choose Physical Therapy?
Posted in Physical TherapyIt is no secret that there is an opioid crisis plaguing the nation. In fact, just within the year of 2016, opioid overdoses claimed the lives of 116 people each day. It is also estimated that about 11.5 million Americans misuse the pain-management drugs they’re prescribed, costing approximately $504...
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October 20
Return to Your Sport Quicker With Therapeutic Massage
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical Therapyy athlete knows the amount of dedication it takes to be successful. Whatever you may be preparing for – whether it’s a competition, big game, recital, marathon, or anything else along those lines – it’s no secret that the training is extensive. With any athletic feat, you have to...
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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 20
Are Herniated Discs the Culprit of Your Back Pain?
Posted in Back Pain, Physical TherapyThe spine is an extremely complex part of your body. It contains 24 bones, and 5 of those bones are located in your lower back. It also has a large number of nerves and intervertebral discs that help with movement. Unfortunately, it is sometimes possible for these discs to...
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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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January 20
Physical Therapy Just as Effective for Spinal Stenosis as Surgery
Posted in Physical TherapyA new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine that followed 169 participants showed that physical therapy was just as effective for people suffering from spinal stenosis as surgery (1). In fact, the results point to what physical therapists have known for decades, people suffering with back pain...
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