Did you know physical therapy is highly effective against knee pain? Knee pain affects people of all ages and backgrounds. “Among American adults, approximately 25% have experienced knee pain that affects the function of their knee” (“Guide | Physical Therapy…
Did You Know You Could Relieve Your Aches and Pains by Changing Your Sleeping Situation? Imagine waking up, fully rested after 8 hours of sleep. As you gently awake, you move to sit up… only to be hit with an…
Did You Know Stretching is Just as Important as Exercise? There’s no doubt about it: Americans aren’t getting enough physical activity. Healthy adults should be making a point of getting at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity every week.…
Did You Know You Can Benefit From PT Not Only After Surgery – But Before? It’s a wise idea to work with a physical therapist both before and after surgery. Working with a physical therapist prior to your operation —…
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…
Is a Herniated Disc the Root of Your Back Pain? A herniated disc refers to an issue with one of the rubbery cushions that are in between the vertebrae. A spinal disc has a soft jellylike interior with a tougher…
Hip and knee pain are some of the most common types of pain people deal with – they are some of the top pains listed on the Centers for Disease Control surveys of adults reporting joint pain. So, if you…
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) back pain? Do you feel as if your chronic back pain has locked you out…
If you work with a physical therapist to help manage a chronic pain condition, you will probably receive some nutritional advice as part of the process. Physical therapists are not nutritionists, but providing nutritional advice to patients is well within…
Don’t Just Get That Regular Exercise — Do Your Post-Workout Stretches, Too! There’s no doubt about it: Americans aren’t getting enough physical activity. Healthy adults should be making a point of getting at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity…
