Posture Management While Working From Home
The things we learn from Physical Therapy are not meant to remain in the clinic. It is especially important to remember, with the current situation we’re all facing today — staying indoors for our safety and that of others, working from home — that our pains will not disappear because of our inability to leave the house. In this time, it is upon ourselves to recall the lessons we’ve learned in managing our health and caring for our bodies.
Read full blogRelieve Your Pain and Increase Your Energy With These 5 Simple Steps
Pain can be a debilitating and limiting part of your life. It can hold you back from the physical activities you’d like to do, whether it be work, hobbies, or simply getting around to complete daily tasks. Fortunately, there are a few quick and easy ways that you can relieve your pain and increase your energy, so you can get back to living your life with optimum function! When you incorporate physical therapy into your life, you can comfortably achieve your goals much faster than you may have imagined.
Read full blogWhen to Seek Physical Therapy to Help With Your Sciatica Pain
The sciatic nerve runs from your lower back down to your legs. Most people who experience sciatica pain describe the sensation as a “shooting pain,” typically on one side of their body. Sciatica is a condition that does not always require medical treatment; however, physical therapy can help ease your pain and lessen some of your other uncomfortable symptoms. It can be difficult to know when you should seek help, but there are 3 key indicators that you may need physical therapy intervention:
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Read full blogHow to Stay Active When You Have a Desk Job
At our physical therapy clinic, we see hard-working patients who want to excel in their careers and provide for their families—but it’s hard to do that when dealing with an injury. Unfortunately, many people eventually realize that it’s the sedentary nature of their job that’s directly impacting their health and job performance.
Everyone needs to move a lot throughout the day. But if you sit for the majority of your work day, it’s essential to find a way to get moving more frequently.
Read full blogAches and Pains in the Morning? Find Out What Might Be Causing Them.
A Troubleshooting Guide to Morning Aches and Pains
Do you leap out of bed excited at the thought of experiencing another morning — or do you just lie there, afraid to move because of the pain you’re likely to feel? Aches and pains are never welcome, but they can really dash your spirits when they plague you from your first waking moments. It helps to understand why these discomforts are occurring in various parts of your body, and how you can put a stop to them through safe, drug-free methods such as physical therapy.
Read full blogThe Role of Physical Therapy in Relieving Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is extremely common – with over 100 million sufferers in the U.S. alone – so if you are struggling with chronic pain, you are definitely not alone. Standard pain medications have so many undesirable qualities that you cannot rely on them fully to treat your pain, which can leave you wondering if you are just stuck with your pain. Fortunately, there is another potential solution. Physical therapy has been shown to be effective in reducing or even eliminating chronic pain.
Read full blogHip and Knee Pain Relief with Physical Therapy
There are so many causes of hip and knee pain, from excess weight to sports injuries, advancing age to repetitive motion injuries. Whatever the cause of your hip and/or knee pain, if you are experiencing it regularly you need to find a way to manage it. Many people use medications like anti-inflammatories to minimize their discomfort. However, these medications do have potential side effects, so it can be helpful to find other ways to relieve your pain.
Read full blogNO MORE OPIOIDS! Seek help from a physical therapist.
You’ve seen the headlines, and you know that opioids are the major driver behind the widespread drug crisis in America. We also know that if you or a loved one has chronic pain, you may be feeling frustrated and confused about your options.
At our physical therapy clinic, we stand with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other professional organizations who recommend physical therapy and other alternatives over prescription opioids for the management of chronic pain.
Read full blogAddressing 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 the symptoms and causes of your pain and help you gain better function.
Looking for other ways to feel less pain? Here are five of our top tips, all backed by research and relatively easy to implement.
Read full blogAre you stretching before and after your workout? If not, you should start.
Working out on a regular basis is a great way to improve and maintain good health. If you’re not stretching before and after your workout, however, you’re not really taking advantage of a complete workout routine. There are several specific benefits of stretching both before and after a workout.
Benefits of Stretching Before a Workout
You should always start your workout with a series of stretching exercises. Stretching 5 to 10 minutes is probably enough for most activities.
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