Health Blog Category: Back and Neck Pain
Stand Up to Your Back Pain with Physical Therapy Relief
Most Americans will suffer temporary back pain at some point in their lives. When back pain is not temporary, however, it becomes a major quality of life issue. The good news is that you don’t have to live with back pain permanently. Taking a proactive approach like working with a physical therapist can help you find back pain relief at long last. Contact Complete Physical Complete Physical Rehabilitation for more information on how physical therapy can relieve your back pain.
Read full blogTop 3 Home Office Back Pain Relief Exercises
In these unprecedented times, with more people than ever either staying home or working from a home office, there has been a big increase in back pain with my patients and many requests for recommendations for exercises to reduce pain. Much of this has to do not only with working from home, but also combined with the fact that less people are getting their regular exercise due to the current pandemic situation.
A while back, I posted a video regarding my top 3 exercises in order to relieve back pain at the office, and I realized that these exercises are especially relevant in today’s “normal” of working from home because they apply to any situation, whether it’s your regular office or your home office, or just your desk at home where you pay your bills and browse on the internet.
Read full blogTop 3 Home Back Pain Exercises
In this time of stress, we have noticed a significant increase in back pain issues in our physical therapy patients as more time has been spent at home. Although we’ve had more time at home to spend with our families, many have not been able to stay as active as before, leading to stiffness and pain. And even now, when more and more are finally starting to get back outside, there is still a lot of back pain from being home for this extended period of time.
Read full blogSo You’ve Been Having Back Pain… Could it be Caused by a Herniated Disc?
If you’ve been experiencing back pain, it just may be a herniated disc. A herniated disc can put extra pressure on the muscles and nerves around the spinal column. Symptoms may include, pain on one side of the body, pain that radiates to the arms or legs, aching, burning sensations in the affected area and pain with certain movements.
What is a Herniated Disc?
The spinal column is comprised of a series of bones.
Read full blogThe Drug-Free Path to Pain Relief: Physical Therapy
Pain is a serious problem in today’s world. An estimated 1 out of every 5 Americans suffers from some degree of chronic pain, and 8 percent of those sufferers find the pain so intense that they can’t pursue their normal activities. It’s little wonder, then, that painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs have grown into such a mammoth industry. Unfortunately, these drugs offer their own share of troubles, from addiction to dangerous effects on internal organs.
Read full blogTry These 3 Stretches First Thing In The Morning For Pain
Do you greet the morning with a smile, or do you wince in anticipation of the pain you’re about to experience? If the first motions you make to start your day are painful enough to make you think twice about getting out of bed, you’re certainly not alone. A variety of conditions can cause morning aches and pains. The good news is that you can get that discomfort out of your way through some simple physical therapy techniques.
Read full blogHow To Spot The Signs For Herniated Disc Pain
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 blogChronic Low Back Pain – What You Need To Know
Chronic low back pain is a common ailment that affects so many people today. Take action today and call Complete Physical Rehabilitation to schedule a one-on-one consultation and evaluation. Our physical therapists will get to the root cause of your back pain and create a personalized treatment plan just for you.
What Is Chronic Low Back Pain?
Low back pain is chronic when it’s been present for more than three months.
Read full blogExploring Singapore & Preventing Back Pain When Traveling
Exploring Singapore Through the Eyes of Doctors Asha and James Pumarada and Family
Our family and I embarked upon our first trip overseas and decided to go to the beautiful country of Singapore. During our travels, I wanted to write a series of blog posts detailing the wonderful and exciting things that my family and I were able to experience while we were abroad.
Read full blogNo More Neck And Back Pain At School
A common misconception is that back and neck pain only happens to “older people.” In fact, in physical therapy, we see all ages, from grade school children to the elderly. In our profession, pain isn’t just as a result of aging.
For Tatiana, her neck and back pain made school a chore to get through. Because of her neck pain, she was unable to concentrate during class due to the resulting headaches that would occur.
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