While sciatica does not always require physical therapy treatments, it can help relieve your pain and speed up the healing process. Did you know that the sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body? It stretches from the lower back down to the legs, ending at the feet. People living with sciatica typically … Read more
When you see someone clutching his head at work or in a stressful circumstance, you could believe he’s either stressed out or has a headache. Indeed, you could be correct on both counts. Tension headaches can be caused by both physical and emotional stress; they can also be caused by cervicogenic and migraine headaches, all … Read more
Frequent appointments with a physical therapist are suitable for people of all ages. Physical therapy is a non-invasive, safe, and effective treatment choice intended to improve movement and alleviate shoulder pain arising from a wide variety of work and sports injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, age-related conditions, and more. Usually, patients undergo physical therapy to help relieve … Read more
Every time you turn on the news, there appears to be another article about the country’s opioid crisis. There’s reason to be concerned. Every day in 2016, 116 individuals died from opioid-related drug overdoses. Prescription pain meds were misused in some form by 11.5 million Americans, costing the economy an estimated $504 million. According to … Read more
You Know The Saying…We Are What We Eat! If you’re already visiting a physical therapist for internal pain and inflammation, you’re aware that this is a condition that can have a significant impact on your general health. Physical therapy can assist whether you have a particular diagnosis for your inflammation (such as osteoarthritis) or you’re … Read more
Did you know that headaches rank third among the most prevalent types of pain? That is correct. Headaches are very frequent and can be extremely debilitating, affecting a person’s quality of life. Dealing with headaches on a daily basis can be incredibly difficult and it can leave a person fatigued. Fortunately, through physical therapy, long … Read more
The Natural, Long-Lasting Solution to Chronic Hip And Knee Pain As two of the largest joints in the human body, your hips and knees play a huge role in supporting your body’s weight and guaranteeing mobility. However, as many Americans know, hip and knee pain is remarkably common. In fact, according to a study by … 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
