It is a common misconception that “sprain” and “strain” are interchangeable terms. In reality, there are some key differences between the two. In order to understand how they differ, it is important to first understand what ligaments and tendons are. Ligaments connect bones to bones within a joint, while tendons connect bones to muscles. When … Read more
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
Everyone desires to be healthier, stronger, and more active. This may sometimes feel difficult to accomplish, due to pain, injuries, or poor diets. Pain increases undesirable chemicals in your body that cause stress, creating a challenge when it comes to exercise. All of this also affects your endocrine system, which regulates your hormones and controls … Read more
Physical Therapy Can Help You Live Your Life Comfortably If you are living with chronic joint pain, you are not alone. In fact, 20% of the United States population experiences chronic pain, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). At our physical therapy clinic, we work with people every day who are … Read more
Are you done with physical therapy but still feel a little off? Do you still feel like something is missing? Are you still feeling a bit unsure about your body? Don’t worry, this is all a very natural feeling. In fact, it’s something that we hear quite often from our patients that are nearing the … 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
With so little time these days, finding fast pain relief solutions are a MUST! We all seem to have less time than ever for keeping up with health and wellness. From working at home, to virtual learning, and everything in between, it all adds up. But now, the answer for fast, easy, and long lasting … Read more
Everything You Need To Know To Get Up & Moving Again If you are experiencing ankle pain that just won’t go away, there is a large chance you’ve suffered from a strain or sprain! People often use these two words interchangeably, however, there is a difference between them. A strain is the tearing or overstretching … Read more
