We all have days where we don’t feel like getting up and moving around, but the unfortunate truth is that sitting too much is very hard on the body. Excessive sedentary behavior—common and seemingly “unavoidable” if you have a desk job that requires you to sit for 8 hours a day—can increase the risk for … Read more
Let’s face it, the idea of having invasive surgery can be very scary. You’re not sure how the operation will go, and you might also not be clear on what to expect after you’re all sewed up and the anesthesia has faded away. Physical therapy offers precise recovery processes for people just like you who … Read more
Discover Relief for Your Aches and Pains Today Chronic back pain is a pain that lasts for three months and is longer. This type of pain can occur for a variety of reasons, including spinal arthritis, aging, disc problems, and myofascial pain syndrome. With spinal arthritis, the slow thinning of the cartilage inside the spine … Read more
If you’re suffering from acute or chronic pain, then you’re well aware that a condition like this can substantially affect your ability to engage in even basic daily activities. You may feel that taking opioids to relieve your pain is the only option you have. Thankfully, there are other options available, including physical therapy. This … Read more
We’ve all been there before. You’re sitting at your desk, or maybe in your car on the way home from work, when it hits: a tension headache. The pain begins with tension in your neck or shoulders that creeps upward through the base of your skull. Some people experience these occasionally, and some people, unfortunately, … Read more
Here’s a wild fact: According to the CDC, an estimated 20.4% of U.S. adults had chronic pains and 8.0% of U.S. adults had high-impact chronic pain. Both were more prevalent among adults living in poverty, adults with less than a high school education, and adults with public health insurance. Moreover, experts predict chronic pain will … Read more
Are you having trouble keeping up with the basic demands of your day job? Do you have more trouble getting around your home than you once did? Do you look for excuses to withdraw from some of your favorite activities simply because it hurts to move, or you’re worried about injuring yourself? You’re probably suffering … Read more
If you wake up with aches and pains, it can really put a damper on your mood. This is not a good way to start your day. You probably have made excuses for your pain, such as “I slept on my neck wrong,†or “I’m just getting older — this is to be expected.†However, … Read more
Have You Recently Sustained a Sprain or Strain? There you are, walking through the park on a bright summer day when suddenly you find a hole with your foot. Before you know it, you are in pain, collapsed in a crumpled heap, hoping no one saw your graceful fall. What do you do? How do … Read more
Are We Really What We Eat? If you’re seeing a physical therapist already for internal inflammation, then you already know that this is a condition that can seriously affect your overall health. Whether you have a specific diagnosis for your inflammation (such as osteoarthritis) or you’re not entirely sure what’s causing your pain in your … Read more
