Is Physical Therapy Safe For My Child?
The natural assumption for most people revolves around the concept that physical therapy is for adults. After all, children don’t really suffer from the degenerative effects of aging. It’s quite the opposite. Right? Well, you need to remember that health conditions and accidents can happen to anyone – regardless of gender or age. It’s not…
What Is Spinal Stenosis, And How Can I Get Relief?
Do you or someone you love have stenosis of the spine? If you’re not 100% sure what stenosis of the spine is at this point, it is when the space between the spine begins to narrow – for one of a multitude of different reasons that we’ll come to later. This narrowing can lead to…
Tennis Elbow: What You Need To Know
Is Tennis the cause of your elbow pain? Well, if you haven’t been playing tennis, then you can probably stop reading this blog now. Huzzah! You are cured! Well, no, actually, you aren’t. While the condition may be called ‘Tennis Elbow’, it’s not just sporting activity with rackets and tight shorts that causes the dreaded…
The Morning Stretches You Can Do To Avoid Pain
Does your body always feel stiff and sore? Are you stretching every day? Most people aren’t. In our quest to remain healthy and fit, we think about working out at the gym, walking, jogging, etc. Unfortunately, most of us are usually guilty of focusing a little too much on how we look, instead of how…
How Physical Therapy Can Help Keep You On Track This Year
It’s the start of a fresh year, and that almost always means one thing; you are looking to better yourself. Most of us make a New Year’s Resolution – drink less alcohol, earn more money, get healthier – but this ‘new you’ only lasts a matter of weeks. Before we know it, the daily pressures…
Can Exercise Help My Covid Recovery?
After any period of illness that causes inactivity, your muscles can deteriorate and become weaker than normal. It’s why exercise is so important for getting back to health. When asking a physical therapist, you’ll always be told how imperative it is to return to previous levels of activity. They may even tell you to aim…
Physical Therapy Exercises For Tackling Wrist Pain
Have you got annoying wrist pain that just won’t go away? Wrist pain is increasingly common in the US and the rest of the Western world due to our continued use of (read: addiction to) computers, smartphones, and other digital devices. I mean, we’re never off them, are we? Texting, typing, scrolling, and moving a…
Can Anyone Do Pilates?
Have you heard about Pilates? Is it safe? Can anyone do Pilates? Are you curious to know more about it and whether it’s the right kind of exercise for you? This blog provides a brief overview of the physical therapists’ favorite type of exercise, Pilates, and its unrivaled health benefits. So, if you’re interested in…
What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Are you worried you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common form of nerve damage we see at the Intecore Physical Therapy clinic. Unfortunately, it’s the same situation for other physical therapists worldwide, too, with up to 90% of patients who seek treatment for neuropathy presenting with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This…
Is Physical Therapy Worth It?
Are you thinking about booking a session with a physical therapist but you’re not sure whether it’s worth it? We get it. When you’re in pain, you want immediate relief. You want to be the person you were before chronic pain – to work, perform and socialize again. Like you did before. You want to…