Is stretching part of your daily life? If not, it should be. Stretching is a great way to start your day and it comes with a wide range of benefits. Don’t know where to start? Don’t fret! Our licensed physical therapists can help you create a stretching plan that will work best for you. To
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Preparing for Surgery? Try Pre-hab to Speed up Your Recovery Process.
If you’re having surgery, you’re probably already aware that rehabilitation is a critical aspect of the recovery process. Patients benefit from post-surgical rehab because it helps them get back on their feet and restores their full range of motion. What most people don’t know, however, is that pre-surgical rehabilitation (pre-hab) can significantly speed up your
Chronic Back Pain Doesn’t Have to Control Your Life
Is Chronic Back Pain Slowing You Down? PT is the Answer Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) chronic back pain? Do you feel as if your chronic back pain has locked you out of your own life? This nagging, excruciating symptom can stem from a variety of
Relieve Your Arthritis Pains with Physical Therapy Treatments
Are you suffering from the aches, pains, and stiffness of arthritis? If so, you’re not alone. There are millions of people who live with arthritis, and it is no secret that it can limit your life. Fortunately, participating in regular physical therapy treatments can help manage your arthritis pain and reduce your symptoms. For more
How to Tell If Your Pain Symptoms Are the Result of a Sprain or a Strain
Although the phrases “sprain” and “strain” are often used interchangeably, there is a key difference between the two. In order to understand the distinctions between a sprain and a strain, you must first understand the difference between a ligament and a tendon. Your ligaments are bands of tissue that connect bones to each other within
Live a Healthier and More Active Life with These 7 Tips
Get Moving Today! Do you make sure to move around every day? Doing so can increase your lifespan, improve your mood, help you maintain a healthy weight, and increase strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance, in addition to helping you manage chronic pain and other health conditions. Regular physical activity is so important that our physical
Live Your Life to the Fullest with Physical Therapy Treatments
WebMD states, “Physical therapy is often one of the best choices you can make when you have long-term pain (also called chronic pain) or an injury. It can make you stronger and help you move and feel better.” The mission of any physical therapist is to relieve pain while also increasing function and mobility. Physical
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 which can get affected by back pain, yet it is something that is constantly overlooked. Think about how you end a long
Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Your Pain in These 3 Ways – Without the Use of Opioids
Did You Know PT Could Be Used as a Natural Alternative to Drugs? Does the prospect of taking painkilling drugs for the rest of your life fill you with concern? If it doesn’t, then it should – especially if the drugs in question are opioids. Many chronic pain sufferers who can’t get the relief they
Living With Achy and Painful Joints? Here are 3 Ways PT Can Help
Did You Know You Could Live Pain-Free with PT? Do you have chronic joint pain? If so, you’re in the company of at least 20% of the United States population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). At our physical therapy clinic, we work with people every day who are dealing with