Health Blog
So You’ve Been Having Back Pain… Could it be Caused by a Herniated Disc?
The spine is an incredibly complex part of the body – it is comprised of 24 bones, and 5 of those are located within the lower back. There are also several nerves and intervertebral discs that make up the spine. Because of the complexities, however, it is possible for certain things to go wrong.
Sometimes the jelly-like nucleus of the intervertebral discs can “herniate,” or protrude. This occurs when the cell wall is not strong enough to contain the nucleus, so it is able to push through the outer ring and create a bulge.
Read full blogAre You Experiencing Hip or Knee Pain? Find Relief with Physical Therapy
The hips and knees are parts of the body that are common areas of discomfort. This tends to increase with age, as the cartilage in the joints begins to wear down. However, hip and knee pain can also develop from injury, overuse, or underlying conditions. In some cases, surgery may even be necessary; however, with the help of physical therapy, it is likely that you will be able to find relief without the need for surgical correction.
Read full blogFinding Effective Pain Relief – Without the Risks of Harmful Drugs
Pain is a problematic annoyance that can impact one’s life. Pain is your body’s way of sending you a message, and chronic pain (pain lasting three months or longer) can sometimes be indicative of an underlying condition that you should have a medical professional look at. While medication can sometimes be used to provide short-term relief, it won’t make any difference if you are suffering from chronic, long-term pain. If you are looking for an effective way to treat your pain and gain long-lasting relief, physical therapy is the treatment method for you.
Read full blog6 Easy Ways to Improve Your Physical Health
Do your muscles feel sore, achy, or tired throughout the day? Have you been recovering from an injury or recent surgery? Have you been diagnosed with a condition that’s causing you pain? Whatever you may be dealing with, our physical therapists can help by creating a personalized treatment plan for your specific needs. We will help relieve your pain and improve your health so you can get back to living life the way you want!
Read full blogImprove Your Overall Health with These 5 Stretching Benefits
Stretching is a very important part of physical therapy. In fact, most physical therapists will incorporate some sort of targeted stretches into the treatment plans they create. While strength and endurance exercises are also undoubtedly important parts of physical therapy, stretching can benefit anyone, whether you are an athlete or someone trying to manage their aches and pains. Stretching helps increase flexibility, which can ease pain and make other treatment methods much easier.
Read full blogSay Goodbye to Your Stress-Related Headaches, Once and For All
According to the International Headache Society, headaches are the third most common pain complaint throughout the world. While headaches can be debilitating, physical therapy can, fortunately, help manage the pain and sometimes eliminate it altogether. Our physical therapists are highly trained and dedicated to helping you relieve your headaches. For more information on headache relief and how you can benefit from our services, contact us today!
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Read full blogIncrease Your Physical Activity with These 7 Tips
Getting physical activity in doesn’t have to be an “all or nothing” scenario, even though it may sometimes seem like it. Perhaps you had a long day at work, or you have to spend time driving your kids around to their extracurricular activities, or maybe it’s raining and thundering and you simply don’t have the energy.
We all make these excuses every day – by the time we come home from work, it doesn’t feel as if there are enough hours in the day to get your necessary exercise, on top of all the other tasks you have to get done before you go to bed.
Read full blogThe Drug-Free Way to Treat Your Arthritis Pains
Did you know there are over 100 different types of arthritis that millions of people experience? While the elderly are among the most common demographic to develop arthritis due to age, it is also possible for people to develop arthritis in their early middle age.
A study conducted by the American Journal of Sports Medicine states that elite male athletes actually have a higher risk of developing arthritis later in life than the rest of the general population.
Read full blogWhen to Seek Help for Your Sciatica Pain
The 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 your pain and lessen some of your other uncomfortable symptoms. It can be difficult to know when you should seek help, but there are 3 key indicators that you may need physical therapy intervention:
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Read full blogPreventative Rehabilitation: The Many Benefits of Pre-hab
Do you have a surgery planned in the near future? Is your job or sport physically demanding, putting you at risk of sustaining an injury? Are your muscles and joints simply not what they used to be, becoming frail and weak? If so, preventative rehabilitation, or “pre-hab,” may greatly benefit you.
Pre-hab helps in conditioning the body so it can heal quickly after surgery, speed up recovery processes, and prevent injuries from occurring.
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