Did 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.
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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.
Read full blogWhy Wait for Relief? Get Back to Living Your Life With Physical Therapy
According to WebMD, “Physical therapy is often one of the best choices you can make when you have long-term pain (also called chronic pain) or an injury. It can make you stronger and help you move and feel better.” The overall goal of physical therapy is to reduce and eliminate pain, while simultaneously improving mobility and function.
This can be applied to any aspect of daily life, whether you’re looking to return to your sport, get back to doing labor-intensive tasks at work, or even simply reclaim your life without the worry of pain.
Read full blog4 Reasons Physical Therapy is a Better Option For Pain Relief Than Opioids
Have you ever felt a nagging or constant pain that just wouldn’t go away no matter what you did, even with the use of opioids? You might have suffered from “chronic pain.” Chronic pain affects 50 million adults in America—that’s nearly 20 percent of us! You might be part of that statistic if your pain and dysfunction have been a fixture in your daily life for at least three months or more.
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Treat Painful Arthritic Symptoms with Physical Therapy – Not Opioids
When a person is living with arthritis, especially in a weight-bearing joint like the knee or hip, taking opioids for relief can be very tempting.
The unfortunate truth is, however, that while opioids can temporarily relieve pain, the arthritic bones still continue to grind together, making the underlying cause of the condition even worse.
That’s before even considering all of the addictive qualities of opioids.
Read full blogManage the Discomfort of Herniated Discs with Physical Therapy
Have You Been Living with Herniated Disc Pain?
If you’ve been living with persistent pains, there’s a chance it could be due to a herniated disc. Strange neck pains, back pains, or extremity symptoms can indicate a variety of potential problems – including one or more herniated discs.
It can sometimes be difficult to determine if your pain is due to a herniated disc, and even if it is diagnosed, it can still be difficult to find the correct treatment strategies for your needs.
Read full blog5 Ways You Can Increase Your Daily Physical Activity
These PT Tips Can Help You Live a More Active Life!
If you spend your days moving with pain and living a fairly sedentary life as a result, the notion of pursuing any kind of extensive physical activity may be the furthest thing from your mind.
However, even if you are living with pain, getting active can vastly improve your health, your comfort, your mobility, and your overall quality of life.
Read full blogMove Comfortably Once Again – Find Relief for Your Hip and Knee Pains
Physical Therapy Can Help You Move with Ease Again
According to the Centers for Disease Control, hip and knee pain are both commonly reported areas of discomfort across the United States.
If you’ve been struggling with hip and knee pain for a long time, it may begin to feel as if your pain is here to stay. After all, can you really get any lasting relief from severe and/or chronic joint pain?
Read full blogPersistent Headaches Don’t Have to be Part of Your Life
Find Relief for Your Headaches with Physical Therapy Intervention
When you see someone at work or in a difficult situation clutching his head, you may assume either that he’s under extreme stress, or that he has a headache.
In fact, you may be right on both counts. Both physical and emotional stress can cause tension headaches; they can also trigger cervicogenic and migraine headaches, any of which can leave you effectively disabled.
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