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 incredibly widespread, with over 100 million patients in the United States alone, so you are not
3 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help You Combat Long Term Pain
June 10th, 2024
Say Hello To Good Mornings Again With Physical Therapy
May 10th, 2024Suffering from chronic pain can be a thing of the past. Do you jump out of bed, ecstatic at the prospect of another new day, or do you lie there, terrified to move because of the anguish you’re sure to feel? Aches and aches are never welcome, but they may truly dampen your mood if
5 Reasons You’ll Benefit From Seeing a Physical Therapist
February 20th, 2024This demand for pain-management drugs has caused the opioid crisis we’re all too familiar with today. Opioids are both dangerous and addictive when taken for extended periods of time or in large amounts. Because of this, many Americans are understandably looking for safer pain relief alternatives. According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, approximately
Suffering From Pain & Inflammation? The Villain Could Be Your Diet!
November 10th, 2023If you’re suffering from chronic pain or inflammation, good nutrition can help you find relief. Eating the appropriate foods can help your body recover from a variety of ailments! Maintaining a healthy and nutritious diet is an important aspect of any physical therapy routine. Inflammation and chronic pain can be minimized by eating well, reducing
5 Reasons to Treat Your Pain Naturally With Physical Therapy
August 20th, 2023Are you living with chronic pain? Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts for three months or longer. If you answered yes to the question above, you are certainly not alone. The American Academy of Pain Medicine estimates that approximately 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Unfortunately, this means that the reliance on
Experiencing Sciatic Pain? Here’s How to Tell if It’s Time For Physical Therapy.
March 20th, 2023Did 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
Is Your Back Pain Caused by Your Posture? Physical Therapy Can Help You Feel Better
December 20th, 2022Do you live with pain in your back? You are not alone. Back pain is the most commonly reported area of pain, which can cause significant limits to one’s daily life. It is common for back pain to develop due to poor posture. If your posture is not correct, it can cause stress on other
Physical Therapy Can Help Ease Pain In Your Back and Neck
September 10th, 2022Back and neck pain can occur for a variety of causes. Back pain can be caused by anything that causes the structure of the spine to alter, such as lumbar disc herniation, lumbar degenerative disc disease, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or osteoarthritis. Muscle strains, which can arise as a result of a cervical herniated disc, cervical
Do You Know The Differences Between Sprains and Strains?
July 10th, 2022Does this scenario sound familiar to you? You’re walking down the sidewalk, not really paying much attention to where you’re going when your ankle slips off the curb. You feel an immediate twinge of pain, but you’re unsure whether or not it requires a trip to the doctor. Ouch! You’re almost sure something is wrong,
Bounce Back To a Pain-Free Life With Physical Therapy
June 20th, 2022Are you in serious acute or chronic pain? Perhaps you’ve had an issue with your back or hip for a long time. Maybe you’re healing from an unforeseen sports injury, or you’re still coping with the effects of an automobile accident. No matter what the case may be, physical therapy can help you with any
Physical Therapy Can Help You Reduce Joint Pain and Improve Mobility
June 10th, 2022As we grow older, we may find ourselves thinking the same thing: our joints aren’t what they once were. Perhaps you’re dealing with an injury that makes movement difficult, or you’ve developed osteoarthritis as a result of age-related “wear and tear.” Whatever the case may be, one thing is certain: without aches and pains, you
Putting An End to Your Hip and Knee Pain Naturally
May 20th, 2022To aid in complex movement, the hips and knees have a multitude of tendons, muscles, and joints linked together. It can be tough to perform daily tasks if you have an injury (and consequent discomfort) in a specific location. Physical therapy, fortunately, can assist you in a variety of methods in permanently resolving your hip
Is a Herniated Disc The Culprit of Your Back Pain?
May 10th, 2022Chronic back pain is one of the most common reasons patients come to see our physical therapist. In fact, it’s the most common cause of pain in the United States. Back pain can be caused by a variety of medical disorders, but herniated discs are the most common cause. It is estimated that about 60-80%
6 Easy Ways to Improve Your Physical Health
April 20th, 2022Do you experience tired, sore, or achy muscles throughout the day? Are you recovering from an injury or surgical procedure? Do you have a condition that brings pain to your bones or joints? Whatever the case may be, a physical therapist can create a personalized treatment program for you, to help increase your energy
Kick Knee and Hip Pain to the Curb with Physical Therapy
April 10th, 2022The hips and knees are both very commonly reported areas of discomfort. This pain becomes exceptionally common as people age, due to the “wear and tear” of cartilage in the hips, knees, and lower back. However, people can also experience hip and knee pain from overuse, injury, or underlying conditions, such as arthritis. Some
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
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
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
-
Recent Posts
