Did you know that the sciatic nerve is the human body’s longest nerve? It runs from the lower back to the legs and ends at the feet. People suffering from sciatica typically describe their pain as “shooting pains” down one side of the body. While physical therapy intervention is not always required for sciatica, it
Physical Therapy: The New Way To Improve Your Strength and Overall Wellness
August 10th, 2022Leading 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.
Dealing With Pain and Inflammation? Here’s How Eating Healthy Can Help.
March 20th, 2022A Proper Diet Could Be Your Key to a Pain-Free Life Maintaining a healthy diet plays a vital part in any physical therapy routine. Proper nutrition is important, especially if you deal with chronic inflammation and pain. Eating the right foods can help your body recover from many different painful conditions. Reducing stress, eating healthy
Do You Suffer From Lower Back Pain? Physical Therapy Can Help
March 10th, 20223 Easy Ways To Start Managing Your Pain Dealing with back pain can be extremely uncomfortable and inconvenient. Tons of people turn to prescription medication to manage their pain, but with opioid dependence on the rise, many of them are looking for a better option. According to a study in the BMC Health Services medical
Don’t Let Herniated Discs Slow You Down – Find Relief Today
February 20th, 2022Herniated Discs Don’t Have to Dictate Your Life! Living with back pain can be frustrating, especially when it doesn’t seem like anything can make it better. At our PT Clinic, we invite you to call us to schedule a consultation if you are concerned about your back pain symptoms. They could be caused by a
You Don’t Need to Live Life With Opioids – PT Can Allow for Natural Pain Relief
February 10th, 2022Relieve Your Pain with Holistic Methods! Chronic pain can become a huge burden, affecting just about every aspect of your life until it seems impossible to feel that things will ever be “normal” again. Whether as a result of wear and tear over time, or following a traumatic experience such as injury or a car
Are You Experiencing Any of These 5 Symptoms? We Can Help!
December 20th, 2021Physical Therapy Can Help You Feel Like Yourself Once Again! At our PT clinic, our experienced team members work with older adults, men, women, and children who face a variety of acute and chronic health problems. But it’s not just the pain we can help with! Each of our physical therapists has received advanced training
Have You Discovered All the Benefits of Stretching?
November 20th, 2021Improve Your Health and Wellness by Adding Stretching into Your Lifestyle! You’ve probably heard that it’s important to stretch before and after a workout or any kind of tough physical activity. While this is true, it is also beneficial to stretch on a regular basis whether or not you do any kind of physical workout.
Looking to Add More Exercise Into Your Life? These 7 Tips Can Help
November 10th, 2021Get Moving Today! The longer you deal with chronic pain, the more you begin to feel that the pain will never go away. Once you begin to accept a particular pain as part of your life, it becomes more and more difficult to see the pain as something you can handle and treat. Instead, many
Stress-Related Headaches Can Seriously Impact Your Life – Turn to PT for Relief
October 20th, 2021Make Your Headaches a Thing of the Past! Stress-related headaches can put a huge strain on your quality of life, interfere with your ability to do your job, enjoy time with your family, or go about daily business in just about any way. As headaches interfere with your ability to perform regular tasks, things can
Opioids Don’t Have to be the Answer for Arthritis Pain
October 10th, 2021Discover a Safer and More Natural Pain Relief Alternative 130: that’s how many people die of opioid overdose on average every day in the United States. It’s a stunning statistic that unfortunately affects almost every community in our country, as opioid abuse and addiction affects people from all walks of life. Many people who become
Living with Chronic Pain? PT Can Help You Get Back to Your Life
September 20th, 2021Life Comfortably Once Again with Physical Therapy When you have chronic back pain, you may feel that every aspect of your life is interrupted. Pain at work can lead to reduced productivity, sick days, and increased stress. Pain at home can prevent you from being able to take care of yourself and your loved ones.
Find Relief for the Pain You Feel – By Simply Changing Your Diet!
September 10th, 2021Feel Better Today with Nutritional Enhancement The food you eat can have a huge impact on your energy. What’s more difficult to remember is that your nutritional choices can also have an impact on your joint pain! At our physical therapy clinic, we advocate a holistic approach to improving acute or chronic pain conditions. You’re
Read This Before You Turn To Opioids For Pain Relief
August 20th, 2021You’ve seen the headlines. You know that opioids are the major driver behind the widespread drug crisis in America — but you might not understand why. If you or a loved one has chronic pain, you may be feeling frustrated and confused about your options, especially after reading about the opioid crisis in America. We’re
3 Ways Post-Surgical Rehab Can Aid In Your Recovery
August 10th, 2021Every year, our physical therapy team meets thousands of individuals recovering from surgery. Physical therapy is a safe, natural, and healthy way to aid your body in getting better after dealing with the stress that accompanies an operation. Whether you’re undergoing a joint replacement, knee surgery, or some other procedure, we’re confident that working with
5 Tips To Help You Relieve Back Pain Faster
July 20th, 2021If you experience pain and discomfort daily, know that you certainly aren’t alone in your dilemma! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 1 in 5 people have chronic pain. One of the most common complaints is back pain, which is typically caused by everyday movements. That’s why we encourage you to
Are You Relying on Opioids for Pain Relief? Physical Therapy is a Much Better Option.
June 20th, 2021Nobody likes to live their life in constant pain. Many of us are quick to grab the fastest form of pain relief available to us, even if it presents a possibility of harmful side effects in the future. Thankfully, there’s a better option to pain management: physical therapy. Physical therapy can help you control your
Fight Back Against Chronic Pain: Let a Physical Therapist Help You
June 10th, 2021It’s important to lead a healthy, strong, and active lifestyle. If you suffer from a chronic pain condition, this kind of lifestyle is not always easy to have. If the very thought of going out and exercising with your aches and pains leaves you feeling uncomfortable or nervous, know that there is a simpler solution
Aches and Pains Keeping You From Enjoying Your Mornings? Physical Therapy Can Help!
May 20th, 2021Let’s face it, some of us just aren’t morning people. The reason for that varies — sometimes you just want a little extra shut-eye, and other times, it’s because morning presents aches and pains to you that you’d rather avoid. Do you leap out of bed excited at the thought of experiencing another morning –
6 Things In Your Diet That May Be Causing You Pain
May 10th, 2021We are what we eat, plain and simple. There’s no argument about it! Some people eat to live, others live to eat – and still others are feeding their chronic aches and pains without even realizing it. If your pain issues have gotten steadily worse, maybe you need to look at your nutritional choices. What
6 Benefits of Stretching Before and After Your Workout
April 20th, 2021Do you work out regularly? Working out on a regular basis is a great way to improve and maintain good health. It is critical to make sure you have a good stretching routine in place, however. If you’re not stretching before and after your workout, however, you’re not really taking advantage of a complete workout
5 Ways to Stay Active While Working a Desk Job
April 10th, 2021Everyone needs to move during the day. Movement keeps our bodies healthy and our muscles strong. If you sit for the majority of your workday, it’s essential to find a way to get moving more frequently. Regular movement will help mitigate the risks associated with excessive sedentary behavior (like back pain, obesity, and even heart
Struggling With Back Pain? A Herniated Disc Might Be The Reason Why!
March 20th, 2021Strange neck pains, back pains, or extremity symptoms can indicate a variety of potential problems – including one or more herniated discs. A herniated disc can occur anywhere in your spine. You might be wondering, how can you tell for sure whether you have this specific problem? And if you do have a herniated disc,
Got Hip & Knee Pain? Physical Therapy Can Help You Move With Ease Again
March 10th, 2021Are you experiencing debilitating hip or knee pain? If the answer is yes, then you know how much it can get in the way of your life. There are so many causes of hip and knee pain, from excess weight to sports injuries, advancing age to repetitive motion injuries. Whatever the cause of your hip
How to Solve Your Aches and Pains Once and For All
February 20th, 2021Do you ever wake up feeling stiff and achy, as if your body is being weighed down by a pile of bricks? Everyone wakes up feeling like this from time to time – you might have had a tough workout the day before, you might have spent an excessive amount of time on your
Is Arthritis Paining You? Physical Therapy Can Help
February 10th, 2021If you have arthritis, you know how debilitating it can be. It affects millions of people and is the most commonly reported chronic illness across the nation. Arthritis is a disorder of the joints that causes them to become inflamed. The inflammation causes the pain and stiffness that you feel, and it can result in
Natural Remedies For Treating Arthritis
January 20th, 2021You Don’t Have To Turn To Medication For Relief It is fairly common for people who suffer with arthritis pain to resort to expensive surgery, steroid injections, and prescription medications to cope with their pain. Sometimes, these treatments can actually benefit patients with severe arthritis. More often than not, the better route to go involves
5 Ways To Stay Healthy Through Physical Activity
January 10th, 2021Staying Fit Doesn’t Have To Be Hard Let’s face it, sometimes it can be really hard for us to slow down and take it easy. We all just want to get as much done during the day as possible! However, it’s time that we become a bit more realistic about what is and isn’t feasible
How Stretching Can Improve Your Life
December 10th, 2020Stretching Isn’t Only For Runners! Stretching is an important part of your daily routine. If you don’t have a stretching regimen in place, you definitely need one! A good stretch is the perfect way to start your day no matter what age you are, or what your fitness level might be. According to the Mayo
Suffering From Arthritis Pain? Relief Is Right Around The Corner!
November 20th, 2020You Don’t Have To Live With Constant Pain According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis affects over 50 million people and is the leading cause of disability across America. Arthritis can affect anyone at any age and can become downright debilitating for those who suffer from it. There are many important steps that people dealing with
How Physical Therapy Can Restore Mobility & Decrease Your Joint Pain!
November 10th, 2020You’ve Got Options For Relief. Let’s face it, your joints just aren’t treating you the way they used to. You might be dealing with the aftermath of an injury that has made it hard for you to get around the way you’re used to. Or maybe you’re just suffering from age-related arthritis, and everything is
Why You Should Choose Physical Therapy Over Prescription Medication
October 20th, 2020Medication Can Be Expensive….And Addicting. Do you suffer from acute or chronic pain that makes it hard for you to get things done every day that you need to do? Have you found yourself panicking when you run out of your prescription medication because otherwise, you have no way to manage your discomfort levels? Many
5 Reasons Physical Therapy Is An Excellent Treatment Option
October 10th, 2020You Don’t Have To Live In Pain Forever! Is your everyday life being affected by acute or chronic pain? Are you struggling to recover from back pain, joint pain, or an injury caused from a car accident? Whatever condition you might be facing, our clinic doors are open. We encourage you to call CPTE today
Physical Therapy Can Bring Relief From Hip and Knee Pain
September 20th, 2020You Don’t Have To Continue Suffering. Are you struggling with debilitating or uncomfortable pain in your knees or hips? You’re not the only one. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, knee pain is a common condition resulting in 19.4 million pain-related visits to a physician’s office each year! The knees and hips are
How Physical Therapy Can Relieve Herniated Disc Pain
September 10th, 2020Your Pain Ends Here. Do you ever find yourself complaining of lower back pain that just won’t quit? You might have a herniated disc. Herniated discs can occur anywhere along the spine, but the lower back area is the spot most commonly affected. Back pain can be caused by tons of different medical conditions, but
Herniated Discs: Could This be Causing Your Back Pain?
August 20th, 2020Your spine is a complex part of the body. It is comprised of 24 bones, and 5 of them are located in the lower back. It is also comprised of numerous nerves and intervertebral discs. Sometimes, the jelly-like nucleus of these discs can “herniate,” or protrude, through the cell wall, if it is not
5 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help You Avoid Risky Treatment Methods
August 10th, 2020Have you been suffering from chronic pain, or pain lasting longer than three months? If so, you are not alone. According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, at least 100 million Americans are living with chronic pain. Because of this, there has been a larger and larger demand for prescription pain medications within recent
Therapeutic Massage: How it Can Help You Get Back in the Game
July 20th, 2020If you are an athlete, you know the amount of dedication that it takes. Whether you’re preparing for a marathon, competition, recital, or big game, the amount of training and preparation is extensive. You have to train your muscles and tissues to perform in the ways you want them to, which can ultimately lead to
5 Reasons Why Stretching Will Benefit Your Overall Health
June 20th, 2020Stretching is an important part of physical therapy, and many physical therapists will include specific stretches into their sessions. Strength and endurance are both undeniably important; however, stretching is a crucial part of anyone’s exercise regimen, whether you are an athlete or someone coping with aches and pains. Stretching helps in increasing flexibility, which can
Posture Perfect: How to Correct Your Back Pain
June 10th, 2020If you suffer from back pain, you’re in good company. In fact, the most commonly reported area of pain is the back. According to one longitudinal study, 3% of all emergency room visits between the years 2004-2008 were due to back pain or injury. An estimated 25 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, many of
Discover How You Can Become Healthier, Stronger, and More Active With Physical Therapy
May 20th, 2020A healthy, strong, and active lifestyle is what everyone strives for. However, it is not always easy to obtain, especially for those suffering from chronic pain. The very thought of going out and exercising with your aches and pains may leave you feeling uncomfortable. However, there is, fortunately, a simpler solution to gaining the active
The Top 5 Benefits of Physical Therapy Treatments for Back and Neck Pain
May 10th, 2020Back and neck pain can have several underlying causes. For example, any changes in the spine’s anatomy can lead to back pain, such as lumbar degenerative disc disease, lumbar disc herniation, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or osteoarthritis. Lumbar degenerative disc disease occurs when the spinal discs experience “wear and tear,” typically due to aging. When the
Get Your Hip and Knee Joints Moving Again with These 5 At-Home Exercises
April 20th, 2020Are your hips and knees feeling stiff, achy, or even painful? Noticing more discomfort in your joints when standing up and moving around? If so, you’re not alone. This quarantine has taken a toll on many people’s bodies, as it has become much more difficult to maintain the same levels of physical activity at home.
Get Back to Comfort with These Back Exercises – All of Which You Can Do at Home!
April 10th, 2020Are you feeling back pain after being quarantined to your home? You may be wondering, “Why is this? I’ve barely left the couch!” Well, therein lies the issue. The sedentary lifestyle that I’m sure many people have experienced since being quarantined to their homes can actually lead to more aches, pains, and discomfort than one
Find Better Balance By Strengthening Your Core
March 20th, 2020Core strength training is a powerful and effective part of physical therapy. Your core is comprised of a set of muscles that anchor your center of gravity. This allows you to maintain your constant balance, whether you are moving or standing still. By strengthening your core with physical therapy treatments, you can improve your balance
The 5 Simple Steps to Relieving Pain and Increasing Energy
March 10th, 2020Pain can be extremely limiting, as it can hold you back from many of the physical activities you’d like to do. However, there are luckily some quick and effective ways to relieve your pain and increase your energy, so you can get back to doing the physical activities you love. By incorporating physical therapy into
3 Indicators That Your Sciatica May Require Physical Therapy Intervention
February 20th, 2020Your sciatic nerves run from your lower back down your legs. People who suffer from sciatica typically describe a “shooting pain” sensation on one side of their body. While this condition does not always require medical treatment, physical therapy can help ease your pain and lessen some of your other uncomfortable symptoms. So, how do
Pre-hab: What It Is and Why You Should Do It
February 10th, 2020Are you in need of surgery in the near future? Do you have a physically demanding job or sport that puts you at risk of injury? Are your muscles and joints simply not what they used to be, becoming frail and weak? If you identify with any of these scenarios, you should consider preventative rehabilitation,
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