Ouch! Herniated Discs Could Be Causing Your Back Pain!
The spine is such a complex part of the body that it is not uncommon for pain to occur from time to time. The spine contains 24 bones. Of those bones, 5 of them are located in the lower back. In addition to these bones, the spine also contains several nerves and intervertebral discs.
Pain can sometimes be the result of an underlying problem, such as a herniated disc. One of the earliest signs of a herniated disc is lower back discomfort, which can range from mild to severe.
Read full blogRegain Your Mobility by Relieving Hip and Knee Pains
Did you know that physical therapy can help you regain your mobility?
Hip and knee pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including excess weight, sports injuries, advancing age, and repetitive motion injuries.
Whatever the cause of your hip and/or knee pain, you must find a way to manage it if you are experiencing it on a regular basis.
Anti-inflammatories and other medications are commonly used to alleviate pain.
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Physical therapy offers a healthy, safe way to find much-needed back pain relief
Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) back pain? 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.
Read full blogDid You Know There Are Pain-Relieving Foods That Could Help You Find Natural Relief?
If your pain has been steadily worsening, you may want to reconsider your eating habits.
Some people eat to live, while others eat to live – and still, others are unknowingly feeding their chronic aches and pains.
Inflammatory responses can be triggered by eating too much or the wrong foods, which can lead to muscle, nerve, or joint pain.
Certain foods have been known to alleviate inflammation, where some foods can aggravate it.
Read full blogAre You Stretching Before And After Your Workout?
Exercising is great, but are you being safe while you do it?
Regular exercise is an excellent way to improve and maintain good health. However, if you aren’t stretching before and after your workout, you aren’t getting the most out of your workout.
Stretching exercises are a staple of physical therapy for many reasons.
In fact, there are several specific benefits of stretching both before and after a workout.
Read full blog3 Reasons To See A Physical Therapist For Rehab After Surgery
Do you have an operation coming up? Book your PT appointment ahead of time!
We’re confident that working with a physical therapist can help you heal and return to your active lifestyle as quickly and safely as possible, whether you’re having a joint replacement, back surgery, or another procedure.
Our physical therapy team sees thousands of people recovering from surgery each year.
Are you wondering why physical therapy is so important during the post-surgery period?
Read full blogHaving A Desk Job Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Be Physically Active!
We see a lot of hardworking patients at our physical therapy clinic who want to advance in their careers and provide for their families, but it’s difficult to do so when you’re dealing with an injury.
Unfortunately, many people eventually realize that their job’s sedentary nature has a direct impact on their health and productivity.
Throughout the day, everyone needs to move a lot. However, if you spend the majority of your workday sitting, it’s critical to find a way to move around more frequently.
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You Could Relieve Your Herniated Disc Pains with Physical Therapy
Believe it or not, a herniated disc can occur anywhere in your spine. At our physical therapy clinic, we see disc herniations frequently among our patients with back, arm, and/or leg pain.
Strange neck pains, back pains, or extremity symptoms can indicate a variety of potential problems – including one or more herniated discs.
What can you do if you’re not sure whether or not you have this problem?
Read full blogAvoiding Opioid Dependence With The Help Of A Physical Therapist
There are better ways to relieve your pain.
We’re betting you’ve seen the headlines, and you’re well aware that opioids are a major contributor to America’s widespread drug crisis. We also understand that if you or a loved one suffers from chronic pain, you may be frustrated and unsure of your options.
Our physical therapy clinic joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other professional organizations in recommending physical therapy and other alternatives to prescription opioids for chronic pain management.
Read full blogLiving In The Shadow of Chronic Pain? With Physical Therapy, You Don’t Have To!
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 1 in 5 people have chronic pain. In fact, approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) chronic back pain.
As you can see, chronic pain is extremely common, with over 100 million sufferers in the United States alone, so you are not alone if you are dealing with it!
Standard pain medications have so many drawbacks that you can’t rely on them to fully treat your pain, leaving you to wonder if you’re doomed to live forever with the words “Ugh, my back hurts!” on the tip of your tongue.
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