Category: Physical Therapy
Can Your Painful Shoulder Condition Be Treated in Physical Therapy?
January 20th, 2023Are you experiencing daily shoulder pain as a result of a musculoskeletal condition, a sports or workplace injury, or a chronic illness? If so, you need to hear about the pain-relieving properties of physical therapy (PT). PT is a safe, effective, and non-invasive treatment option that is designed to relieve pain and improve functionality. Patients
How Improving Your Posture Can Eliminate Back Pain
January 10th, 2023We’ve all heard the phrase, “sit up straight” before. However, this seemingly simple task is sometimes easier said than done. Most people recognize that posture is an important part of your overall health, yet it is something that is constantly overlooked. Think about how you end a long day of school or work. Do you
How Nutrition Can Have a Positive Impact on Reducing Aches and Pains
December 20th, 2019If you are what you eat, what are you based on your last meal? If your answer was full of saturated fat and processed sugars, it may be time to listen to what your body is telling you. Fortunately, physical therapy is more than just recovery after surgery. A physical therapist can help you identify
Chronic Back Pain Sufferers! This Blog is for You.
November 13th, 2019Does your back hurt all the time? Can’t seem to get comfortable or engage in your normal activities? Be sure to give us a call and schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists. Our physical therapists can help lessen your pain or alleviate it entirely. What Is Chronic Back Pain? Most back pain
Say No to Opioids! 3 Ways Physical Therapy Can Naturally Relieve Pain
October 20th, 2019If you’ve been struggling with a serious pain problems for a while, and you’ve gotten little to no relief from over-the-counter painkillers, your doctor may want to prescribe opioids to control that pain. But as tempting as it might be to numb yourself with these powerful drugs, you’re better off saying no to the offer.
Do you Wake Up Feeling Achy? It Could be Your Mattress!
October 10th, 2019Do you notice that you often wake up in more pain than you felt when you were going to sleep? If you have been dealing with low back pain that seems to be much worse in the morning, your mattress might be the culprit! While back pain is a common enough ailment that most people
Lasting Relief for Hip & Knee Pain with Physical Therapy
September 10th, 2019Does nagging hip and knee pain keep you from completing everyday tasks with ease? If you’ve been living with chronic aches and pains in these areas, you may benefit from regular physical therapy treatment. A skilled physical therapist can help to improve your daily quality of life by targeting your problem areas to decrease pain
Physical Therapy: A Natural and Easy Solution for Shoulder Pain
August 20th, 2019Your shoulders are a complex part of your body – they are your most flexible and movable joints, consisting of multiple bones, muscles, and tendons. They provide you with a great amount of mobility, allowing you to perform many of your daily tasks, in addition to several exercise regimens. However, this also means that there
Herniated Discs: Could This be Causing Your Back Pain?
July 20th, 2019Your spine is a complex part of the body. It is comprised of 24 bones, and 5 of them are located in the lower back. In between the vertebrae are shock absorbers called intervertebral discs. The goal of the spine is to protect the spinal cord and nerves exiting to other parts of the body
Kick Knee and Hip Pain to the Curb with Physical Therapy
July 10th, 2019The hips and knees are both very commonly reported areas of discomfort. This pain becomes exceptionally common as people age, due to the “wear and tear” of cartilage in the hips, knees, and lower back. However, people can also experience hip and knee pain from overuse, injury, or underlying conditions, such as arthritis. Some cases