We’ve all been there – walking down the street, not paying attention when suddenly your ankle slips off the curb. There’s immediate pain, but it’s difficult to determine if it’s an injury that will go away on its own with a little RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) treatment, or if a visit to the doctor … Read more
When neck pain comes back again, it can be very disheartening, understandably so, especially if it was already solved before with physical therapy. But, like we tell our patients all the time, there’s no reason to lose our heads because we know the solutions! As people go on with their daily lives, there will always … Read more
The sad truth is that many patients don’t realize that physical therapy for pain relief can be the best option for chronic pain, not dangerous pills. Chronic pain affects 50 million adults in America—that’s about 20 percent of us! You may be one of them if pain and dysfunction have been a part of your … Read more
When it comes to pain, we know that physical therapy works best when it is the FIRST option. When patients make that choice, it ends up being the best choice that they could have ever made! In fact, studies for support choosing physical therapy FIRST for common problems including back pain or significant knee problems, … Read more
Do your joints hurt all the time? You just may have chronic joint pain. Call Complete Physical Rehabilitation today to schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists. We’ll help alleviate your joint pain. What Is Chronic Joint Pain? Joint pain can occur in any part of the joint, including the muscles, tendons, bone, … Read more
One of our best physical therapy success stories happens to be our last one of 2019! After a difficult pregnancy, Sara was left with severe pain in her back, among other problems, postpartum. Even with a known pre-existing condition, the pain was more than expected. But after physical therapy with Dr. James that adapted as … Read more
Surgery is a traumatic experience—even in the best of circumstances. Making the decision to undergo surgery for a torn muscle or tendon means accepting putting your body in the hands of another individual to repair what is broken, and accepting that the process will leave you weaker before it allows you to become stronger. Surgery … Read more
Chronic pain can take over your life if you don’t take proactive measures to overcome it. Instead of enjoying life to the fullest, daily pain can become the central focus of your life. You start skipping out on social activities, playing with children or grandchildren, or other activities that used to be routine. Instead, the … Read more
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 … Read more
For this Thanksgiving holiday, we are happy to report that we are having more physical therapy success than EVER! From back pain success to neck pain, knee pain, and vestibular success, our patients are becoming pain free and symptom free at record levels! But don’t take our word for it, here are some words from … Read more
