Is Your Posture Suffering? Physical Therapy Can Provide Improvements!
If you find yourself struggling to sit up straight on a daily basis, you most likely have an ongoing posture issue. It is common for back pain to develop as the result of poor posture. If your posture is not correct, it can cause stress on other parts of your body, resulting in pain, inflammation, or dysfunction. Fortunately, posture can be improved with the help of physical therapy.
According to a study, approximately 3% of all emergency room visits tend to be the result of back pain or injury.
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Find Relief for Your Running Injury with the Help of Physical Therapy!
Running is a great way to improve your health and stay in shape. Unfortunately, there are several types of sports injuries associated with running.
The following are some common running injuries and the best ways to treat them.
1. Plantar Fasciitis
Of all the various sports injuries, this is one that not only affects runners but can happen to almost anyone who walks a lot or stands on their feet for extensive periods of time.
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Did You Know Sitting at a Desk All Day Could Lead to Painful Conditions?
If your mother is constantly telling you to stand up straight, if you find yourself with shoulder pain after a long day at work, or if you notice you are developing a hunchback, chances are you have Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS).
UCS is actually a muscle imbalance in the head and shoulders that is often found in people who work at a desk or sit with poor posture for the majority of the day.
Read full blogPosture 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.
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