Health Blog Category: physiotherapist
Top 3 Springtime Pain Problems And How To Solve Them
Spring is a season of new beginnings, but for some people, it can also bring pain and discomfort. As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, many people are eager to get outside and enjoy the fresh air.
However, certain pain conditions always tend to flare up during this time of year.
As the temperature rises and outdoor activities become more common, it’s important to understand the top 3 pain conditions that always happen in the spring and how physical therapy can help alleviate these issues.
Read full blogSprain And Strain: What’s The Difference?
It is a common misconception that “sprain” and “strain” are interchangeable terms. In reality, there are some key differences between the two. In order to understand how they differ, it is important to first understand what ligaments and tendons are.
Ligaments connect bones to bones within a joint, while tendons connect bones to muscles. When you experience a sprain, you are tearing or overstretching a ligament. Conversely, when you experience a strain, you are tearing or overstretching a tendon.
Read full blogHow To Reduce Joint Pain and Improve Mobility
As we grow older, we may find ourselves thinking the same thing: our joints aren’t what they once were. Perhaps you’re dealing with joint pain that makes movement difficult, or you’ve developed osteoarthritis as a result of age-related “wear and tear.” Whatever the case may be, one thing is certain: without aches and pains, you can’t get around as well.
Taking painkillers or living a sedentary lifestyle to compensate for daily aches and pains, on the other hand, is not a healthy method to deal with your disease.
Read full blogDealing With Low Back Pain? Here Are 3 Tips To Reduce Your Discomfort
Do you have low back pain that won’t go away? If you have, you are aware of how debilitating it can be. It may appear simple to take medication to relieve pain, but with prescription medication overuse becoming a national epidemic, many people with lower back pain are looking for a more straightforward alternative.
According to a white paper from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), physical therapy is shown to be a more reliable long-term solution to low back pain and chronic pain relief than pain medications, surgery or other alternatives.
Read full blogSurgery Coming Up? Physical Therapy Can Help Both Before AND After!
Understanding the Benefits of Physical Therapy – Both Before and After Surgical Procedures
It’s a wise idea to work with a physical therapist both before and after surgery.
Working with a physical therapist prior to your operation — sometimes referred to as “prehab” – can help you to prepare emotionally and physically for the surgery.
According to the American Physical Therapy Association, physical therapy can help not only with overall wellness, but also prevention.
Read full blogNeed To Fix Balance Problems? Here’s The Solution!
In my last post, I talked about the #1 Way to Improve Your Balance, with a simple, easy solution to improving your everyday quality of life. But even with this easy fix, sometimes a more specialized solution is needed. That’s where physical therapy comes in to fix balance problems for good!
When it comes to finding a way to fix balance problems, physical therapy is ALWAYS the best option. Besides being totally holistic and drug free, physical therapy with the right physical therapist gets to the root of the problem. Once the root is found, the problem can then be solved through an individual physical therapy program, so that patients can go back to a normal, daily life. In addition, patients leave physical therapy with a home exercise program that will help keep symptoms away even after the completion of physical therapy. This way, you will know how to handle symptoms if they were to come back!
Read full blogWhat is Pre-hab? See How It Can Help You Recover Faster!
You Can Do A Lot for Yourself by Participating in PT Both Before and After Surgery!
Surgery can be very painful and traumatic for the body to go through, so it’s typically only performed when there are simply no other choices available. If surgery is in the immediate future, you might have already addressed a post-operative physical therapy appointment with your doctor. It is incredibly normal (and highly recommended!) to see a physical therapist during rehabilitation.
Read full blogWant To Solve Back Pain? Try The #1 Way To Relieve Back Pain Now!
Improve Your Posture and Relieve Back Pain with Physical Therapy!
Are you looking for a way to relieve back pain that’s taking control of your life? Most people are unable to sit and stand up straight. As adolescents, many of us can recall our parents and teachers telling us that good posture was the secret to good health later in life!
We all rolled our eyes back then, as this demand seemed irritating.
Read full blogDo You Have a Herniated Disc? Find out with PT!
Are Herniated Discs the Cause of Your Back Pain?
Herniated discs refer to an issue with one of the rubbery cushions that are in between the vertebrae. A spinal disc has a soft jellylike interior with a tougher exterior.
Strange neck pains, back pains, or extremity symptoms can indicate a variety of potential problems – including one or more herniated discs.
How can you tell for sure whether you have this specific problem?
Read full blogRelieve Your Achy Joints with These 3 Tips!
Physical Therapy Can Help You Live Your Life Comfortably
If you are living with chronic joint pain, you are not alone. In fact, 20% of the United States population experiences chronic pain, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
At our physical therapy clinic, we work with people every day who are dealing with the physical and mental effects of chronic pain caused by conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia.
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