How to Tell if Your Sciatica Pain Requires Physical Therapy Treatment
January 20th, 2020Did you know that the sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body? It stretches from the lower back down to the legs, ending at the feet. People living with sciatica typically describe their discomfort as “shooting pains,” typically down one side of the body. While sciatica does not always require physical therapy
Looking to Improve Your Health, Strength, and Physical Activity? Look No Further
January 10th, 2020Everyone strives for a healthy, strong, and active lifestyle. However, the reality is that this type of lifestyle is not always easy to achieve, especially for those suffering from chronic pain. Fortunately, physical therapy is a great resource for helping you alleviate your pain and reach your fitness goals. If you’re looking to achieve a
What’s the Difference Between Sprains and Strains?
December 20th, 2019It is a common misconception that “sprains” and “strains” 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
Relieving Your Pain the Natural Way – Physical Therapy as the Safer Relief Alternative
December 10th, 2019It is no secret that the United States is a country with very high levels of medication. With countless over-the-counter drugs for pain management, it can seem simple to turn to drugs for pain relief. It is also a common practice for physicians to prescribe heavier pain relievers, such as the opioids that have resulted
Physical Therapy: Treating Arthritis the Safe and Easy Way
November 20th, 2019Anyone living with arthritis knows how debilitating it can be. Several people dealing with arthritic aches and pains end up resorting to steroid injections, antirheumatic drugs, or even joint replacement surgery, in order to manage their pain. However, physical therapy itself has proven successful for many arthritis sufferers. Before turning to potentially harmful drugs or
Ached by Lower Back Pain? Stand up Straighter with Physical Therapy
November 10th, 2019Lower back pain is a sensation all too familiar to millions of people. This ache can hinder many aspects of your life: working, spending time with friends and family, partaking in the activities you enjoy, and even just relaxing. If lower back pain is plaguing your everyday life, it is important that you find relief as soon as you can.
How to Improve Your Balance By Increasing Your Core Strength
October 20th, 2019The relationship between core strength and balance is something that has been widely discussed within the physical therapy field for several years. Your trunk contains multiple core muscles that work to prevent physically limiting conditions, such injuries, lower back pain, or balance disorders. When your core is strong, it helps keep you upright and decreases
Are You an Athlete? Improve Your Performance with Therapeutic Massage
October 20th, 2019If you are an athlete, you know the dedication that comes with it. Whether you’re preparing for an important game, competition, recital, or marathon, it’s no secret that the training is extensive. Because of this, it is likely that you will be faced with some sort of roadblock along the way, due to sore or
5 Benefits of Treating Your Pain Naturally With Physical Therapy
October 10th, 2019If you are living with chronic pain, or pain lasting three months or longer, you are not alone. In fact, according to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, approximately 100 million Americans live with chronic pain. Unfortunately, that also means that the dependency on prescription medications is continuously growing. In the year 2013, doctors across
Get Back on Your Feet with Natural Hip and Knee Pain Relief
October 10th, 2019Your hips and knees are important joints that work hard to provide you with optimum function throughout the day. Because of their complexities and constant use, they are common areas of pain and discomfort. The risk of developing chronic hip or knee pain increases with age, as the cartilage in one’s joints starts to gradually
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