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
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
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
Finding Relief After Total Joint Replacement Have you had a recent total joint replacement of the knee or hip? Do you still have pain or weakness when walking, climbing stairs, or squatting down to retrieve a dropped item? You may benefit from physical therapy after surgery. A total joint replacement is a surgical procedure … Read more
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 … Read more
With PT, You Don’t Have to Deal With Painful, Achy Joints Any Longer Have you been living with chronic pain? If so, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 20% of the United States population has chronic pain. Our physical therapists work with individuals like yourself … Read more
Are you searching for a method of natural pain relief? Try physical therapy! Long-term opioid use is not a good strategy for chronic pain management. In addition to the risk of addiction, opioids only mask the painful symptoms of a larger problem. Physical therapy has been shown to be a much better alternative than opioids … Read more
Research Shows That Stretching Is Just as Important As Exercise It is an unfortunate truth that Americans are not getting enough physical activity. Healthy adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. If you are trying to become more active, preparing a regular exercise routine of your own is … Read more
Your Sleeping Situation Impacts Your Health More Than You Might Think Imagine gently waking up after 8 hours of sleep. You should feel rested and ready to start your day, right? But when you move to sit up you are suddenly struck with an intense backache. Pain in your shoulders and neck quickly follows as … Read more
