Many people with arthritis believe that daily pain is a given. But the truth is, stiffness and discomfort don’t have to be a part of our everyday lives. And you don’t have to rely on harmful drugs for temporary pain relief either. If you’ve been losing more and more of your mobility and productivity due
It’s proven that physical therapy is the strongest possible treatment technique for those suffering from aches and pains. Whether you have recently started waking up with generalized aches and pains or have been suffering from chronic pain for a long time, you can find relief in physical therapy. A sedentary lifestyle, a lack of activity,
Are your joints painful, achy, or weak? You could be living with arthritis, and you’re not alone if this is the case. In actuality, there are more than a hundred different types of arthritis. Although the elderly are the most likely to be diagnosed with arthritis, arthritic symptoms can also affect young individuals! If you
Are you getting enough exercise? If your answer is no, you’re not alone. In fact, 80 percent of the U.S. population falls short of the Physical Activity Guidelines recommended by the Department of Health and Human Services. But not to worry Physical Therapy can help. Millions of Americans are at risk of serious health consequences
It may feel like you’re on a never-ending hamster wheel in your hectic life, requiring you to accomplish as much as possible. It is critical, however, for everyone to realize what is and is not attainable through simple effort. It’s critical to recognize that your willpower has limits. It’s difficult enough to get through your
Did You Know PT Can Help Even the Most Persistent Pain? Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) back pain? That’s a depressing statistic, especially if you’re already one of those sufferers. Chronic back pain can prevent you from performing the countless daily tasks you need or want
Physical therapy isn’t just for rehabilitation or athletes in training. There are many reasons why a person might need the assistance of a physical therapist, including injuries, illnesses, and chronic pain conditions. We put together a list of five basic indicators that you need to visit a physical therapist. If any of these apply to
We’ve all been in this scenario: you’re walking down the sidewalk, when suddenly – your ankle slips off the curb. You feel an immediate twinge of pain, but you’re unsure whether or not it requires a trip to the doctor. It is true that many mild injuries can be treated with the R.I.C.E (rest, ice,
As we all know, there has been an opioid crisis plaguing our country. In just 2016 alone, 116 people died each day from opioid overdose. In America, it is estimated that approximately 11.5 million people abuse prescription drugs. This is a frightening time, but there is a solution. Physical therapy can provide pain relief in
Are you in need of a surgical procedure? Do you have a physically demanding job or sport? Are your muscles or joints weaker than they used to be? If you identify with any of these scenarios, preventative rehabilitation, or “pre-hab,” may benefit you. There are several benefits to participating in pre-hab treatments. It can speed
