Health Blog Category: Posture
How Improving Your Posture Can Eliminate Back Pain
We’ve all heard the phrase, “sit up straight” before. However, this seemingly simple task is sometimes easier said than done. Most people recognize that posture is an important part of your overall health, yet it is something that is constantly overlooked.
Think about how you end a long day of school or work. Do you usually close out the day relaxed and sitting up straight, or tired, achy, and hunched over at your computer?
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Can Alleviate Your Stress-Related Headache
Whether you know it as a stress-related headache or a tension headache, that vise-like feeling along your forehead can be excruciating. In fact, it just may have you gobbling prescription and OTC medications like candy. But if you’re suffering from frequent bouts of these stress headaches, overdoing it on meds can lead to rebound headaches and even more serious problems.
Instead, consider physical therapy to reduce the frequency and severity of your stress headaches.
Read full blogIs Back Surgery The Best Option For You? Consider These Things First.
Do you have a chronic pain issue related to your spine? Maybe you have a stiff achy back, or shooting pain and numbness in one or both legs. Perhaps your back pain and associated symptoms are so involved that it’s a struggle to get through a day at work, sleep through the night, or take care of yourself or your loved ones.
When your symptoms are so intense, it may start to feel like back surgery is your only option.
Read full blogIf You’re Experiencing These 5 Symptoms, Consider Physical Therapy
You may think of physical therapy as something for athletes in training or those who are struggling to recover after a serious accident. While physical therapy is used for both of these types of things, there are so many more conditions that physical therapy can treat. If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, you should consider making an appointment with a physical therapist. Please be sure to call Kaizen Physical Therapy to find out how physical therapy can help if you’re experiencing any of these symptoms.
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