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Sit Up Straight: Could Poor Posture Be To Blame For Back Pain?
You may be surprised about the true reasons for your pain symptoms!
The majority of people have difficulty sitting and standing up straight. Many of us can recall our parents and instructors telling us that excellent posture was the key to good health later in life!
We all rolled our eyes at the time since the requirement seemed inconvenient! However, we learn that proper posture is about more than just looking good as we become older!
Read full blogDealing With Neck and Back Pain? Physical Therapy Can Save The Day!
Call our clinic today to find true pain relief!
Back and neck pain are extremely common conditions that many people struggle with over the course of their lives. According to the National Institute of Health, back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a doctor or miss days at work. Even school-age children can have back pain.
Unfortunately, it’s not always an easy task to pinpoint the exact source of the pain you’re feeling in your neck or back.
Read full blog5 Tips For Less Pain and More Energy!
There are many things you can do each day for improved health!
Have you ever wished you had more energy? Do you experience nagging chronic pain on a daily basis but aren’t sure how to get rid of it? We’ve got just the trick for you: physical therapy!
A physical therapist can assist you if you are living with acute or chronic pain and are looking for long-term relief.
Read full blogLooking To Improve Your Balance? Start With Your Core!
Did you know that having better balance is linked to strengthening your core muscles? Yes, it’s the truth – we’re not joking!
Your core muscles will have a higher chance of keeping you from acquiring persistent lower back pain and other problems if they are strong. They also keep you from losing your footing or collapsing.
A strong core helps you stay upright, which is especially important as you become older and your chance of falling and injuring yourself increases.
Read full blogLooking For Ways To Improve Your Health? Here Are 4 Great Tips!
You don’t need pricey gym equipment to feel your best!
How many reminders do you have each day that you aren’t getting healthier? Let’s check some off:
- The running shoes gathering dust in your closet.
- The yoga mat tossed in the backseat of your car.
- The gym membership you’re being charged for…but don’t actually use.
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 can make resolutions!
Read full blogLiving With Sciatica? Say Goodbye to Chronic Pain With This Secret!
Physical therapy holds the key to pain relief.
Our bodies are composed of a complex network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Your Sciatica nerve is the largest nerve you’ve got in your body. It extends from the lumbar spine through the buttocks area, and if there is unnecessary pressure applied to it, it can cause a world of problems for you!
Are you living with this condition?
Read full blogIt’s Time For Herniated Disc Pain To Pack Its Bags!
Your journey to real pain relief begins here.
According to The National Institute of Health, “The highest prevalence [of herniated disc cases] is among people aged 30-50 years, with a male to female ratio of 2:1. There is little evidence to suggest that drug treatments are effective in treating herniated discs.” This is especially important because so many people try to lean on medication for relief, creating other health problems for themselves!
Read full blogWhat’s At The Root of Your Hip and Knee Pain?
Physical therapy could help you find the answer!
The knees and hips are important, complex areas of the body. There are several tendons, joints, and muscles that are joined together in these parts of your body, and they help you to move in normal ways. However, if these areas are damaged at all, or if you’re feeling pain in them, it can become very difficult to do the things you normally do. Are you struggling with debilitating or uncomfortable pain in your knees or hips?
Read full blogDo You Have Surgery Scheduled? Worried Recovery Will Take Too Long? Not With Pre-Hab!
Physical therapy isn’t only helpful after surgery!
Do you have surgery scheduled soon? Surgery can be extremely stressful and traumatic for your body to go through. Therefore, it’s normally only done when there are no other options available. If you’re having surgery soon, you’ve probably already talked to your doctor about scheduling a post-operative physical therapy visit. Seeing a physical therapist during recuperation is fairly frequent (and highly encouraged!).
Read full blog3 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help You Combat Long-Term Back Pain
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 back pain is incredibly widespread, with over 100 million patients in the United States alone, so you are not alone if you are suffering from it.
Standard pain drugs have so many drawbacks that you can’t rely on them to adequately relieve your pain, leaving you to wonder whether you’re doomed to live with it.
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