If you’ve been experiencing back pain, it just may be a herniated disc. A herniated disc can put extra pressure on the muscles and nerves around the spinal column. Symptoms may include, pain on one side of the body, pain that radiates to the arms or legs, aching, burning sensations in the affected area and … Read more
As we move forward providing top physical therapy care in Elizabeth and Jersey City, we are continually reviewing our COVID-19 safety rules & guidelines to keep in line with all New Jersey state and local requirements. First and foremost, Complete Physical Rehabilitation staff members will be wearing masks during treatment hours. Disinfection and cleaning of … Read more
Did you know that 80 percent of the U.S. population falls short of the Physical Activity Guidelines recommended by the Department of Health and Human Services? Millions of Americans are risking serious health consequences simply because they do too much sitting and not enough moving around. You may not find that information shocking, especially if … Read more
Who says that getting healthy has to be a chore? You’ll be delighted to learn that simply by modifying your diet, you can get chronic pain and inflammation under better control (or possibly even avoid those symptoms entirely). Better yet, the diet you choose doesn’t have to taste like a punishment for previous bad behavior. … Read more
If stress-related headaches are happening so frequently that they are impacting your daily life, it’s time to start thinking about physical therapy for relief. Stress-related headaches, also called tension headaches, are the most common type of headache that impacts people. While they are not as serious as migraines, tension headaches are a sign that something … Read more
Physical therapy improves the physical health of people who have injuries, illnesses and medical conditions. An individualized physical therapy program is a conservative approach to managing these types of problems. It improves overall health and well-being. Six Ways Physical Therapy Improves Health Reduces or Eliminates Pain Manual therapy treatments like soft tissue mobilization, ultrasound, electric … Read more
When looking for solutions to pain problems, look no further than physical therapy for lasting pain relief. Our patient Marta recently came to Dr. Asha and the Elizabeth, NJ physical therapy team suffering from terrible wrist pain from a fracture. Even after the fracture healed, she was still left with everyday pain that made it … Read more
Pain is a serious problem in today’s world. An estimated 1 out of every 5 Americans suffers from some degree of chronic pain, and 8 percent of those sufferers find the pain so intense that they can’t pursue their normal activities. It’s little wonder, then, that painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs have grown into such a … Read more
For many of our vestibular patients, dizziness symptoms can be challenging enough. But when paired with another problem, like back pain, it can make everything feel that much worse. Luckily, a physical therapist that specializes in dizziness and vertigo problems, such as myself, can get rid of both the dizziness problems and the back pain … Read more
Do your weight-bearing joints feel more like pain-bearing joints these days? If you have a hip or knee that just can’t support your body weight without causing annoying aches or agonizing pains, you may be unable to perform your job, play sports, handle household tasks, or even find a comfortable sitting or sleeping position. These … Read more
