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January 13
Is Your Back or Neck Pain From a Herniated Disc?
Posted in Back PainIf you feel radiating pain, numbness or tingling it is possible one or more of your nerves may be irritated by a bulging or herniated disc. The bones in your spine are called vertebrae and in-between the vertebrae are your discs which, act as shock absorbers. These control the...
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December 23
How to put the spring back in your step
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapySpring is just around the corner and that means a lot more outdoors time. However, if you suffer from knee pain, arthritis, low back pain or other aches and pains that keep you from being active, there are things you can easily do to become more active. Change How...
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December 11
Where Your Pain Is Coming From
Posted in Health & Wellness, Aches and PainsIf you are suffering from aches or pains, here are some important questions that can help you determine the root cause of the problem: How long have you had your pain? For example, acute low back pain may be from a muscle strain. Chronic low back pain is typical...
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November 30
Feeling Stiff and Achy? How Physical Therapy Can Help
Posted in Back Pain, Physical Therapy, Aches and PainsOur bodies are made to move and rely on a finely-tuned balance of proper posture, strength, coordination, chemical levels, blood pressure and more. When you don’t move on a consistent basis or experience changes to your health, you may start to feel stiff and achy, especially in the mornings....
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November 18
How to Stop Suffering with Arthritis Pain
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyOsteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. In fact over 65 million people in the US have osteoarthritis to some degree. Arthritis is characterized by progressive wearing away of the cartilage in a joint. This wear and tear over time leads to bone spurs, poor tissue strength, inflammation,...
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October 21
The benefits of stretching
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyAs you age, your muscle tissue actually dries out a little, tightening. This causes a loss of range of motion in your joints and tissues. In addition to the loss of range of motion, it can really limit your active lifestyles and hinder day-to-day, normal motions. Tasks that used...
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October 13
How to achieve real relief from stress related headaches
Posted in Health & Wellness, Back Pain, Aches and PainsLife’s demands create stress and although some stress may be good, too much can cause health problems. Most people equate stress with high blood pressure, a heart attack or a stroke. But did you know headaches, dizziness, neck and shoulder pain can be stress-related too? Chronic headaches, usually accompanied...
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September 22
Increasing Core Strength to Relieve Pain
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyHow Your Core Muscle Strength Affects Your Health Do you ever find yourself slouching in a chair, slumping at the computer or your belly sticking out after standing for awhile? This is a sign of core muscle weakness that can negatively affect your health and create long-term back or...
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September 10
How to treat arthritis pain
Posted in Health & Wellness, Arthritis PainWhen it comes to relieving your arthritis aches and pains, you may have more options than you realize. There is a lot you can do to reduce your aches and pains from arthritis while gaining more mobility and function. Arthritis pain and inflammation is what we help our patients...
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August 20
Why Low Back Pain May Not Go Away
Posted in Back PainLow back pain is one of the most common aches and pains that causes people to see their physical therapist. Low back pain comes in different levels, from a simple achy, stiff back in the morning, to a severe and debilitating condition. By receiving treatment sooner, you can lessen...
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