It seems like every time you turn on the news there is another story about the opioid epidemic gripping the country. There is good reason for the panic. In 2016 alone, 116 people died each day from opioid-related drug overdoses. Some 11.5 million Americans misused prescription painkillers in some way, costing an estimated $504 million … Read more
When patients come in for vestibular physical therapy treatment for vertigo, there can undoubtedly be a lot of fear. Many of my patients exhibit the same symptoms, including dizziness, vertigo, fear of falling, imbalance, and a definitely a feeling that their condition will never get better. I am glad to say that as one of … Read more
You’ve seen it in the clinic, and many have already used it. And now is the time to stock up on our pain relief Stopain Clinical products during our July sale! Buy 1 get 1 50% off all tubes and roll-ons sold in clinic. Unavailable over the counter and sold only in medical clinic settings, … Read more
It’s no secret that having physical therapy after an injury or surgery helps you recover faster. But what if there was a way to prevent an injury in the first place? Or what if there was a way to speed recovery from surgery long before you went under the knife? Pre-hab or preventative rehabilitation helps … Read more
Is Your Ankle in Agony? You Might Need a Physical Therapist It’s an all-too-common scenario: You trip over a clod of turf or get knocked down in a game, only to find that your ankle no longer bears your weight when you try to stand up again. Ankle sprains and strains affect joggers, sprinters, football … Read more
Each of your sciatic nerves runs from either side of your lower back down to each of your legs. That’s why a classic sign of sciatica is having a shooting pain on one side only. While compression of one of your sciatic nerves can literally be a “pain in the butt,” it doesn’t always require … Read more
After having surgery, it’s easy to think that getting back to normal is “too hard.” But with the right physical therapist and the right physical therapy program, it’s not as hard as it can seem. For Nicholas, he started physical therapy with Dr. Asha, Diana, and the Elizabeth team in extreme pain after his ACL … Read more
There are many patients that come in for physical therapy for back pain. Many have, unfortunately, stated to me how their back pain affects their everyday lives in many different ways. All of this is normal for my back pain patients. But what’s unsettling for me is the number of patients that have told me … Read more
Millions of individuals live with varying degrees of pain while also experiencing limited amounts of energy. There are several quick and effective ways you can increase your energy levels while reducing pain. Incorporating physical therapy into your regular routine is one way to limit pain. Call Complete Physical Rehabilitation for more information regarding the use … Read more
Neck pain can really wreak havoc on everyday life. In general, many people don’t realize how directly connected the neck is to other parts of the body, especially its’ immediate neighbor, the shoulder. The can lead to problems trying to complete simple everyday tasks, such as reaching for a high object, or even scratching one’s … Read more
