When you wake up in the morning, do you feel achy? While aches and pains are common from time to time, waking up every morning with them can indicate a more serious problem. If you have painful sensations in the morning for no apparent reason, don’t hesitate to contact Physical Therapy of Melissa as soon … Read more
You don’t need pricey gym equipment to feel your best! How many reminders do you have each day that you aren’t getting enough physical activity in? Let’s check some off: We know that sticking to a daily exercise regimen can be tough, but hey, no one ever said New Year’s is the only time you … Read more
The longer you live with chronic pain, the more it seems like it will never go away. It becomes increasingly difficult to view a particular physical pain as something that you can handle and treat once you accept it as a part of your life. Many people turn to strategies to hide the pain, which … 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
Are You Living with Hip and Knee Pains? The knee is considered to be a hinge joint while the hip is a ball-and-socket joint. They are both complex joints with a network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and cartilage – all working together to keep you moving. With these many moving parts, it’s not surprising … 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
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 noticed your hips and knees are in pain when you wake up or go to bed? Are the activities you do between sunrise and sunset impacted by chronic hip and knee joint dysfunction? Struggling with this kind of condition can severely hinder your ability to go about your daily normal routine. Thankfully, there … Read more
