Physical Therapy can help you leave the pain relievers behind
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If you’re taking pain relievers and just don’t want to stay dependent on them forever, physical therapy can be exactly the solution you need. Physical therapy can be very beneficial for both short-term pain (usually, that which lasts just a few weeks or months) and long-term or chronic pain (that which lasts for more than three months).
The opioid epidemic is often in the news, and it may have started you thinking about the effect that pain pills are having on your life.
Read full blogStand up to your back pain! Physical therapy can help relieve chronic low back pain.
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Got low back pain? Then get a physical therapy referral!
Physical therapy is a leading professional involved in the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain. In fact, low back pain is one of the most common reasons people come to work with a physical therapist. Researchers in our field have even developed concise and comprehensive practice guidelines to help therapists manage this condition in their patients.
Read full blogCould your back pain be caused by a herniated disc? Here’s what to look for.
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How do you know whether you have a herniated disc or it’s just good old back pain? One telltale sign can be where the pain is located. With a herniated disc, the pain is typically located in the lumbar spine. That’s the lower part of your backbone. The pain may radiate from the back to the thighs, buttocks or calves. A herniated disc can cause pain whether you’re resting or active. Even a cough or sneeze can cause pain as it puts pressure on pinched nerves.
Read full blogDo you sit at a desk most of the day? Here’s how to stay active during the 9-5!
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Would you be embarrassed if you got caught doing jumping jacks in your office? We hope not—and we think many successful companies would likely applaud the effort!
It’s becoming more well known that staying physically active throughout the workday isn’t just better for your health. It can also boost productivity, job satisfaction, and psychological well-being, too. Even if you work at a desk, there are plenty of simple things you can do to get moving more often.
Read full blogLet’s get… physical! 5 Ways to stay active and feel better!
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Staying active is one of the key factors in maintaining long-term health. Fitting exercise and even moderate activity into your daily routine, however, isn’t always easy. Whether it’s because of a busy schedule or a health condition, you may find it difficult to get the daily exercise you need. The following are five easy ways to stay active.
1. Walk Everywhere
You probably already know that walking is one of the easiest and best forms of exercise.
Read full blogDo You Suffer From Frequent Headaches? Physical Therapy Can Help
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Physical Therapy Can Help You Head Away From Chronic Headaches
The term “sick headache” might have been coined to describe exactly how you feel today — and every day. A one-off headache encounter can be distressing enough, but frequent or constant headache pain can completely disable you. Many of these headaches have underlying musculoskeletal or biochemical causes — which means that they can be corrected through the right forms of treatment. In many cases, physical therapy turns out to be just what the doctor ordered for chronic headaches.
Read full blogWhat are the benefits of pre and post-surgical rehab? Why you should consider speaking with a physical therapist before your upcoming surgery.
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Pre and post surgical rehab is often recommended for those having orthopedic surgery. These types of surgeries could include foot, ankle, knee, hip, wrist, hand, shoulder, neck, and spine surgeries. Rehab can, however, be beneficial for just about any type of surgical procedure. A physical therapist can put together both a pre and post-surgical rehabilitation plan for an individual preparing for surgery. The following are several important benefits of having pre and post-surgical rehab.
Read full blogFrustrated by your chronic joint pain? See how physical therapy can help relieve arthritis pain.
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The latest study revealed an estimated 54.4 million US adults have diagnosed arthritis—about 1 in 4 Americans. Of those, about 27% report experiencing severe joint pain.
Types of Arthritis
There are many types of arthritis, but osteoarthritis is the most common type. The cushioning surface on the bones wears away, and bone rubs against bone. The joints can lose strength, and joint pain is often chronic. With inflammatory arthritis, the immune system goes awry.
Read full blogAre You Taking Opioids for Your Arthritis Pain? You Need to Read This. Constantly Needing Your Pain Meds Refilled? Talk to Your doctor About How Physical Therapy Can Help You Ditch the Opioids!
Don’t Go Through Bottles of Pills — Go to Physical Therapy
Another day, another trip to the pharmacy. This is the treadmill that many chronic pain sufferers find themselves walking, month after month and year after year. Prescription pain medications can only do so much to keep your suffering at bay — and in the case of opioids, you may find yourself purchasing larger amounts more frequently just to keep up with your ever-increasing tolerance to these powerful drugs.
Read full blogTired of Your Hip and Knee Pain? Find Lasting Relief with Physical Therapy Hip and Knee Pain Relief with Physical Therapy
There are so many causes of hip and knee pain, from excess weight to sports injuries, advancing age to repetitive motion injuries. Whatever the cause of your hip and/or knee pain, if you are experiencing it regularly you need to find a way to manage it. Many people use medications like anti-inflammatories to minimize their discomfort. However, these medications do have potential side effects, so it can be helpful to find other ways to relieve your pain.
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