Understanding the Benefits of Physical Therapy – Both Before and After Surgical Procedures It’s a wise idea to work with a physical therapist both before and after surgery. Working with a physical therapist prior to your operation — sometimes referred to as “prehab” – can help you to prepare emotionally and physically for the surgery. … Read more
In my last post, I talked about the #1 Way to Improve Your Balance, with a simple, easy solution to improving your everyday quality of life. But even with this easy fix, sometimes a more specialized solution is needed. That’s where physical therapy comes in to fix balance problems for good! When it comes to … Read more
Improve Your Posture and Relieve Back Pain with Physical Therapy! Are you looking for a way to relieve back pain that’s taking control of your life? Most people are unable to sit and stand up straight. As adolescents, many of us can recall our parents and teachers telling us that good posture was the secret … Read more
Don’t Let Your Headaches Control Your Life! Whether the pain starts in your neck, the back of your head or front and center behind your eyes, stress headaches can derail your entire day. While reducing your stress level can often reduce your stress-related headaches, getting rid of the pressure you are under is not always … Read more
Discover Natural Treatment Methods for Your Pain If you’ve been living with pain, drugs don’t have to be the answer. Long-term opioid consumption is not a good strategy for managing chronic pain. In addition to the risk of addiction, opioids simply alleviate the symptoms (pain) of a larger problem. For very real, measurable improvement over … Read more
Let the great dig out BEGIN! With winter storm Orlena dropping upwards of 20 inches of heavy snow in our area, back pain can quickly take hold as we start to dig out of this mess.
If you keep these tips in mind, hopefully you’ll be able to prevent extensive back problems from snow removal.
Our bodies are composed of a complex network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Your sciatic nerve is the largest nerve you’ve got in your body. It extends from the lumbar spine through the buttocks area, and if there is unnecessary pressure applied to it, it can cause a world of problems for you. Sciatica, … Read more
Even amidst the current COVID pandemic, the end of the Thanksgiving holiday still signals the beginning of a common holiday ritual: exercising after eating all that wonderful holiday food! But due to current circumstances, and with restrictions increasing due to rising COVID-19 numbers, we must adapt while trying to get in that much needed workout. … Read more
With home exercise becoming increasingly popular, as access to outside gyms and gym equipment has become limited, we know these uncertain times can make it difficult to find the motivation to get moving and exercise at home. Especially with gyms, workout classes, intramural leagues, and the like becoming closed or postponed for the foreseeable future, … Read more
There are many different factors that attribute to chronic shoulder pain. One thing is for sure though, dealing with shoulder pain can make completing daily tasks nearly impossible without treatment. If you or a loved one is experiencing shoulder pain, contact our office today to learn how physical therapy can help relieve (or even eliminate) … Read more
