Is it possible to increase your total health, wellness, and quality of life with a few simple physical motions? When it comes to stretching, the answer is unmistakably yes. For this reason, stretching exercises are a common part of physical therapy. You might be shocked to see how many different ways stretches can benefit you. … Read more
If you spend your days hobbling painfully from your bed to your reclining chair and back, the notion of pursuing any kind of vigorous activity may be the furthest thing from your mind. The truth, however, is that getting active can vastly improve your health, your comfort, mobility, and overall quality of life. Keep reading … Read more
You know something is wrong with you, but you’re not sure what it is. Strange neck pains, back pains, or extremities symptoms can suggest a multitude of issues, including a herniated disc or several herniated discs. What are your options if you have a herniated disc? These questions don’t have to add to your physical … Read more
Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) back pain? That’s a depressing statistic, especially if you’re already one of those sufferers. Chronic back aches can prevent you from performing the countless daily tasks you need or want to perform. Even when you’re not engaged in physical activity, your … Read more
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 … Read more
Arthritis is a pretty common term used to describe over 100 different types of joint pain and disease. Many people believe that arthritic only affects elderly people, but this is far from the truth. According to a study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, about 30 percent of male athletes who regularly play … 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
Chronic Pain can be a beneficial messenger, alerting you to the fact that something in your body needs to be fixed, but it can also be a vexing inconvenience that degrades your quality of life. To make matters worse, many pain issues are the result of long-standing underlying diseases that often originate in a different … Read more
Sometimes we wake up in the morning feeling stiff and achy joints. We wonder, “Did I sleep on my neck wrong? Do I need to replace my mattress?” It’s only normal that from time to time we feel a little off upon getting our day started! However, if you find that you’re consistently waking up … Read more
Each of your sciatic nerves runs down each leg from either side of your lower back. As a result, shooting pain on one side is a characteristic indicator of sciatica pain. While compression of one of your sciatic nerves can be excruciating, it doesn’t necessarily necessitate medical intervention, yet sometimes physical therapy is your best … Read more
