Why Physical Therapy is Essential After Injury or Surgery
If you want your body to be as strong as it was before an injury, then every injury from a torn ACL to sprained ankle must come packaged with physical therapy. A consistent rehab program is essential for active people who want to return stronger than before the injury. After an injury occurs, the body…
Surprising Ways a Physical Therapist Can Help You
When someone hears the words physical therapy there is very a common misconception of what physical therapy is. Many people think of just helping an athlete after a major injury while others think massage or personal training. With today’s sub-specialties, physical therapists can actually help in many ways patients don’t typically expect. When people hear…
You Shouldn’t Ignore Those Aches and Pains
Prior injuries, lack of physical activity, and existing chronic conditions increase the risk of injury. The pain felt may range from mild ache to a sharp, severe, pain. It is common for people to assume a good night’s sleep will cure the pain. Often this pain worsens the next morning. When the muscles and joints…
Physical Therapy and Breast Cancer
With the month of November firmly here, we have “officially” moved in to the holiday season. Even though October and Breast Cancer Awareness month, is behind us that does not mean you don’t remain aware! Physical Therapy is an important aspect with the recovery of any breast cancer treatment and a physical therapist is a…
Who Gets Back Pain?
(Click HERE to find out about out low back pain) Low back pain can be caused by nerve and muscular problems, degenerative disc disease, and arthritis. Younger adults (age 30 to 50) are more likely to experience back pain from the lumbar disc or from a muscle strain. Older adults (age 50+) are more likely…
Is That Painful Shoulder Limiting Your Fun Time?
At the end of the day do you experience bothersome shoulder pain? Is that cranky shoulder preventing you from playing that game of tennis or playing with your grand kids? Does that achy shoulder wake you up in the middle of the night? You are not alone, a significant number of people suffer with shoulder…