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
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
It’s just over-the-counter pain relievers, right? It’s not like you’re taking opioids for pain relief. Think again. Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or other over-the-counter pain relievers regularly for aches and pains is not always as safe as you think. Regular use of these medications also does not address the underlying causes of your pain. … Read more
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 … Read more
If we were the betting type, we’d guess most of the people reading this are sitting down right now. It’s not a wild stretch of the imagination—most Americans spend around 12 hours per day sitting. Unfortunately, this kind of excessive sedentary behavior has been linked with an increased risk for chronic disease and early death. … Read more
When patients call our Elizabeth and Jersey City clinics, one of the first questions we get is “How long have your physical therapists been practicing?” We our proud to say that they experience of our owners and lead physical therapists speaks for itself. For over 25+ years, Humberto Colmenares has been helping his physical therapy … Read more
