Are You Living With Hip and Knee Pain? Physical Therapy Can Help Provide Long-Term Relief
PT Provides a Natural Solution to Hip and Knee Pain
Hip and knee pain are among the most common types of pain that people experience; they are among the top pains reported by adults in surveys conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
So, if you’re suffering from hip and knee pain, you’re not alone. Whether your knee hurts, your hip hurts, or you have pain in both joints, you are well aware that this pain can make it difficult to live the life you want.
Fortunately, physical therapy can help significantly with pain relief.
Read full blogFind Fast Relief for Your Arthritis Pain
Arthritis is a general term that actually includes hundreds of different diseases. Whether you have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or another type, one of the primary symptoms is inflammation and pain in the joints.
Whatever type of arthritis you’re suffering from, you’re likely struggling to overcome varying degrees of pain. If you’re taking opioids for arthritis pain, you need to know there is a better option.
Do you have arthritis?
It is fairly common for people who suffer with arthritis pain to resort to expensive surgery, steroid injections, and prescription medications to cope with their pain.
Read full blogDo you wake up feeling achy? Try these 3 stretches first thing in the morning.
There are few things worse than waking up in the morning to chronic pain in your neck, back, or joints. Morning aches and pains can make it difficult to complete even the simplest tasks, like getting up out of bed or putting on your shoes. But with the help of a few physical therapist approved stretches, you can begin to work certain areas of the body in the AM to help relieve pain and discomfort.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy can help you leave the pain relievers behind.
It’s just over-the-counter pain relievers, right? It’s not like you’re taking opioids for pain relief. Think again. Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or other over-the-counter pain relievers regularly for aches and pains is not always as safe as you think. Regular use of these medications also does not address the underlying causes of your pain. Fortunately, there is a solution for safe, effective, permanent pain relief – Physical therapy. Don’t believe us? Call Spectrum Therapy Consultants to schedule your appointment today with our physical therapist and find out how you can ditch the over-the-counter pain meds for good.
Read full blogCould your back pain be caused by a herniated disc? Here’s what to look for.
Are you struggling with chronic back pain? Millions of people suffer from back pain, making it one of the primary reasons for disability and limited activity. There could be several causes of back pain including problems with muscles and ligaments, improper sleeping position, and injuries. Specific problems with the spine, which includes several vertebrae and discs, may also be the source of back pain. Sometimes problems in the spine can result in a herniated disc.
Read full blogAre You Living With Chronic Back Pain? You Don’t Have to Any Longer
The American Physical Therapy Association states that back pain is the most commonly experienced form of pain for Americans. In fact, one in every four Americans has sustained some sort of back pain in the past three months. Chronic back pain is pain that persists for three months or longer. This type of pain can be due to a variety of reasons, including arthritis of the spine, aging, disc problems, and myofascial pain syndrome.
Read full blogDon’t Turn to Opioids – Physical Therapy Can Help Treat Your Pain
Find Natural Relief for Your Pains With our Physical Therapists!
You have so many things you want or need to do today – but they’ll have to wait until you take your pills. Prescription opioids are powerful medications that can deaden the pain for hours at a time.
Unfortunately, they can also cause profound new problems in your life, from the risk of an overdose to the stifling grip of addiction.
Read full blogDid You Know Rehabilitation Can Help You Before Surgery, Too?
It doesn’t matter what kind of surgery you may have to go through, operations are traumatic experiences—even in the best of circumstances. If you undergo a surgery of any kind, you are making the decision to put your body and wellbeing into the hands of another individual to repair what is broken. You’re also accepting that the process will cause you to become weaker before it allows you to become stronger.
If and when you are faced with the option for surgical correction of any condition, you should do your part in ensuring that it is going to be as effective as possible in helping you to feel better.
Read full blogIs Your Posture Causing Your Back Pain?
We’ve all heard it before – “sit up straight.” However, sometimes this seemingly simple task is easier said than done. While posture is such an important part of overall health, it is something that is constantly pushed to the backburner.
If you are experiencing back pain, there is a good chance it may be due to your posture. Sitting and standing with good spinal alignment can help prevent back pain, and one major focus of physical therapy is to teach patients how to practice proper posture techniques.
Read full blogRelieve Your Joint Pain and Move with Ease through PT Treatments
Discover How PT Can Help You Move Comfortably Once Again
Chronic joint pain is typically associated with arthritis, although there are other physical conditions that may lead to joint deterioration and pain.
Did you know that arthritis is the leading cause of disability across the United States? In fact, according to the Arthritis Foundation, approximately 50 million people live with arthritis.
While physical therapy is not a cure for arthritis, it can help to relieve pain, increase the range of motion in your affected joint(s), and help you control the problem so that it does not get any worse.
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