Health Blog Category: Health
Living with Arthritis Pains? Physical Therapy can Help
Do you feel like the Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz, barely able to move thanks to stiff, painful joints? Does arthritis pain prevent you from going about your daily activities and living the life you want to live? Believe it or not, those painful joints may bother you less once you start using them more.
Physical therapy can provide a number of benefits, from a wider range of motion to greater joint strength and stability — without the risks and side effects of anti-inflammatory medications.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy – The Best Treatment Method for All of Your Aches and Pains
The older you get, the more aches and pains are bound to become an issue in your life. A rough day at work, a long day outside with the family, an unexpected injury—anyone of these factors could contribute to aches and pains throughout the body that may seem to never really give you a break.
The body has an increasingly difficult time coping with injuries as you age. Something that you may have easily bounced back from in the course of a day or two as a child or teenager may take weeks or even longer to overcome once you pass the age of 40.
Read full blogIs Your Back Paining You? There is a Chance it Could be From a Herniated Disc
Do you wince when you bend over to tie your shoes? Is your back stiff, sore, and achy, especially in the morning? Do you notice numbness, tingling, and pain in an arm or leg?
If you’re experiencing these issues, it’s possible you have a herniated disc. We encourage you to call our physical therapy office to see how an experienced physical therapist can provide non-invasive, drug-free relief and help you avoid recurring pain.
Read full blogFind Relief for Your Hip and Knee Pains with the Help of Physical Therapy
Are you hobbling instead of walking these days? Do you fear that your active lifestyle is the thing of the past? Do your hips and knees simply refuse to do their jobs without causing you intense pain? If your quality of life has been drastically reduced by knee pain and/or hip pain, you may be looking for a path to relief that doesn’t involve drugs or surgery.
Physical therapy is a conservative approach that can not only ease your hip or knee but also improve the function of these critical weight-bearing joints.
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