Arthritis pain is one of the most frustrating types of pain. It is intense, chronic pain that can interfere with just about everything that you like to do throughout the day. A study revealed an estimated 54.4 million US adults had been diagnosed with arthritis—about 1 in 4 Americans. Of those, about 27% report experiencing … Read more
Most Americans will suffer temporary back pain at some point in their lives. When back pain is not temporary, however, it becomes a major quality of life issue. The good news is that you don’t have to live with back pain permanently. Taking a proactive approach like working with a physical therapist can help you … Read more
Have you noticed pain on one side of your head? Do you have tension in the neck that radiates up and leaves you with a nagging headache? There are many different types of headaches and various causes for each of them. Fortunately, the therapists at Physical Therapy of Melissa know how to figure out where … Read more
You know how limiting pain can be if you live with it. Chronic pain, defined as pain that lasts three months or longer, usually indicates the presence of an underlying illness that requires treatment. While medicine can help to conceal discomfort in the short term, it will not provide long-term relief. Non-pharmaceutical pain treatment is … Read more
If you live with chronic pain or pain lasting three months or longer, you are not alone. In fact, according to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, approximately 100 million Americans live with chronic pain. Unfortunately, that also means that the dependency on prescription medications is continuously growing. In 2013, doctors across the U.S. prescribed … Read more
Stretching is an important element of physical therapy. In fact, targeted stretches are incorporated into practically every physical therapy treatment plan! Everyone can benefit from stretching, including athletes aiming to improve their technique and seniors seeking relief from chronic aches and pains. This practice not only improves flexibility, but it’s also a natural approach to … Read more
You know how limiting pain can be if you live with it. Fortunately, you can reduce your discomfort while raising your energy levels by making simple lifestyle modifications. When you combine these exercises with your physical therapy treatments, you may help yourself heal from discomfort and achieve the physical goals you’ve set for yourself. Call … Read more
Leading a healthy, active, and powerful lifestyle should be a goal for all of us. After all, it’s the best way to ensure we stay free of illness and injury! This saves time, worry, and money in the grand scheme of things: less time spent at the doctors and fewer days called out of work. … Read more
As we all know, our country is dealing with an opioid crisis. Prescription medication addiction is expected to affect 11.5 million people in the United States. If this statistic scares you, it should – this is a severe problem. We shouldn’t take it lightly. This is a scary moment, but there is a way out. … Read more
Core strength training is an important part of physical therapy. The muscles in your core help in anchoring your center of gravity, which gives you the ability to balance yourself. Whether you’re sitting, standing, or running, your core muscles play an integral role in keeping you balanced. A weak core can cause you to feel … Read more
