Physical Therapy Provides Non-Surgical Back Pain Relief If you’re plagued by nagging, chronic back pain, you might be willing to do just about anything to get that pain under control and return to your preferred way of life, even if it means surgical intervention. Back pain is no joke — but neither is back surgery….
Physical Therapy: A Drug-Free Way to Control Inflammatory Pain For people with chronic pain, life presents some very real obstacles. If you’re dealing with inflammatory pain, chances are you already realize that you need a long-term solution rather than a short-term one, especially if you have a chronic illness that causes persistent or recurrent pain….
The knee joint is one of the body’s toughest working parts, which is why it’s so prone to injury. Receiving a knee injury can keep you from your job, or off the playing field if you’re an athlete, for quite some time. Some people opt for medication to help numb the pain, however, there are…
One thing is for sure, Isaac Newton had it right when he discovered the Law of Inertia. You know, a body at rest stays at rest, and a body in motion stays in motion unless acted on by an outside force? That’s Newton’s law of inertia, and it can most definitely be applied to your…
There are few things more frustrating than finding yourself unable to be active. Whether it is due to an injury, illness, aging, or inactivity, when your body no longer lets you do the things you love it can be upsetting, to say the least. Fortunately, for most people, physical therapy offers an effective solution to…
We lead extremely sedentary lives these days compared to 30 or 40 years ago. Millions of people spend several hours each day sitting at a desk, without bothering to get up to do anything other than visiting the restroom. When you’re younger, you may not notice the effects of sitting all day, but boy oh…
If you’ve already been diagnosed with a common form of arthritis such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, you may have learned that these chronic joint pain conditions can’t be cured or reversed. It’s an unfortunate fact, but one that many people are forced to live with. Did you know that at least 50 million Americans…
Do you have an upcoming surgery? 3 Reasons to attend post-surgical rehab for a better recovery. Whether you’re undergoing a joint replacement, a back surgery, or some other procedure, we’re confident that working with a physical therapist can help you heal up and get back to your active lifestyle as efficiently and safely as possible….
Ranging from a dull ache to excruciating, back pain can keep you from performing simple daily tasks you once enjoyed. There are few conditions that are more uncomfortable than back pain. While nearly 80 percent of adults experience back pain at some point in their lives, the treatments used to alleviate it are varied. Some…
Addressing chronic back pain: 5 tips to help you feel better faster According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 1 in 5 people have chronic pain. If you experience pain and discomfort on a daily basis, we encourage you to consult with a physical therapist who can work with you to address…