Health Blog Category: Physical Therapy
Is a Herniated Disc The Culprit of Your Back Pain?
Chronic back pain is one of the most common reasons patients come to see our physical therapist. In fact, it’s the most common cause of pain in the United States. Back pain can be caused by a variety of medical disorders, but herniated discs are the most common cause.
It is estimated that about 60-80% of people will experience some level of lower back pain in their lives, and many may experience the issue due to a herniated disc.
Read full blogPutting An End to Your Hip and Knee Pain Naturally
To aid in complex movement, the hips and knees have a multitude of tendons, muscles, and joints linked together. It can be tough to perform daily tasks if you have an injury (and consequent discomfort) in a specific location.
Physical therapy, fortunately, can assist you in a variety of methods in permanently resolving your hip and knee pain. To learn more about how a qualified physical therapist may help you manage your pain, call Advantage Physical Therapy right now.
Read full blogLiving With Arthritis Pain? Physical Therapy Could Make Your Life Easier
Millions of people suffer from joint pain and stiffness as a result of arthritis. Many arthritis patients take many steps each day to alleviate their stiff and aching joints. Physical therapy can be a useful component of a pain-relieving approach that also allows you to stay active. Contact Advantage Physical Therapy now to learn how a physical therapy program can help you manage or possibly eliminate arthritis pain!
Staying physically active through physical therapy:
While exercise will not cure arthritis, it will help to slow down the progression of the disease and lower the severity of the symptoms.
Read full blogSuffering From Pain & Inflammation? The Villain Could Be Your Diet!
If you’re suffering from chronic pain or inflammation, good nutrition can help you find relief. Eating the appropriate foods can help your body recover from a variety of ailments! Maintaining a healthy and nutritious diet is an important aspect of any physical therapy routine.
Inflammation and chronic pain can be minimized by eating well, reducing stress, and exercising regularly. Contact Advantage Physical Therapy now to schedule a consultation with one of our physical therapists to learn more about how our nutritional services might help you!
Read full blog9 Good Reasons To Stretch More Often
When is the last time you gave your body a good, long stretch?
Stretching should be a part of your everyday routine if it isn’t already. A nice stretch is the best way to start your day, regardless of who you are. Stretching has a lot of advantages, and it’s absolutely fine if you don’t know where to start!
A physical therapist can explain why stretching is beneficial to you as an individual and how it can help you enhance your overall quality of life.
Read full blogRelying On Pain Medication For Relief? A Skilled PT Could Help
It’s no secret that pain has an adverse effect on one’s quality of life. Many people make the mistake of relying on medication to alleviate their symptoms, yet pharmaceuticals just mask problems rather than cure them.
Physical therapy is a natural and non-invasive treatment that is both safe and effective. Please contact Advantage Physical Therapy if you are suffering from acute or chronic pain and would like to discover how our physical therapists can help you live a pain-free life without the use of potentially dangerous medicines.
Read full blogBounce Back To a Pain-Free Life With Physical Therapy
Are you in serious acute or chronic pain? Perhaps you’ve had an issue with your back or hip for a long time. Maybe you’re healing from an unforeseen sports injury, or you’re still coping with the effects of an automobile accident. No matter what the case may be, physical therapy can help you with any problem you’re having. If your pain is interfering with your everyday activities, please contact Advantage Physical Therapy as soon as possible to book a physical therapy session.
Read full blog6 Benefits of Physical Therapy You May Not Know About
Physical therapy is a safe, healthy, and holistic treatment that can help people with injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions improve their health. A conservative approach to treating these issues is to use an individualized physical therapy program. It boosts overall health and happiness.
Our skilled physical therapists provide specialized treatment for any injury, discomfort, or painful symptom you may be experiencing. Because we use advanced technology and methods, we find that our patients have a high level of success with our treatment services.
Read full blog3 Reasons Stretches Are Important In Physical Therapy Treatment
It may be hard to believe at first, but some simple physical motions dramatically improve your overall health, wellness, and quality of life!
Stretching exercises are a staple of physical therapy for just that reason. You might be surprised to discover just how many ways stretches can help you. While strength and endurance exercises are also incredibly important, stretching can be especially helpful in helping a patient manage their aches and pains. There are several benefits to stretching, including pain relief, increased flexibility, and functional improvement.
Read full blog3 Ways To Know You’re In Need of Physical Therapy
Physical therapy isn’t just for rehabilitation or athletes in training. There are many reasons why a person might need the assistance of a physical therapist. Maybe they were in an auto accident and experienced painful whiplash or broke a bone. It could be that they received an injury on the job site. Physical therapy is not only helpful in cases of obvious injury though!
Our clinic put together five basic indicators that you need to visit a physical therapist.
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