Health Blog Category: Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy is Your Key to Beating Neck and Back Pain
Back or neck pain can occur for a variety of reasons. Back pain can be caused by anything that changes the anatomy of the spine, such as lumbar disc herniation, lumbar degenerative disc disease, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or osteoarthritis. Muscle strains are the most common cause of neck pain, which can occur as a result of a cervical herniated disc, cervical degenerative disc disease, or cervical osteoarthritis. Back and neck pain can range from mild to severe, and it may be accompanied by other symptoms.
Read full blogStress Headaches Are A Pain; Let A PT Help You Find Relief
Tension headaches, also known as stress headaches, are the most common type of headache that people experience. Tension headaches, while not as severe as migraines, are a sign that something in your body is “off.”
If you’re experiencing frequent stress-related headaches that are interfering with your daily life, it’s time to consider physical therapy as a treatment option.
A physical therapist can help you figure out what’s causing your stress headaches and get rid of them for good.
Read full blogDealing With Lower Back Pain? Here Are 3 Tips To Reduce Your Discomfort
Do you have back discomfort in your lower back? If you have, you are aware of how debilitating it can be. It may appear simple to take medication to relieve pain, but with prescription medication overuse becoming a national epidemic, many people with lower back pain are looking for a more straightforward alternative.
According to a study published in BMC Health Services, physical therapy has been shown to minimize total health costs associated with pain management and to prevent habit-forming reliance on prescription medications.
Read full blogHow Active and Passive Physical Therapy Treatment Can Improve Back Pain
Many people suffer from lower back pain and have no idea how to find lasting relief. The World Health Organization estimates that in the United States, 149 million days of work are lost due to low back pain. Dealing with this kind of pain can take time away from relaxing, working, spending time with family, and enjoying life overall. It can keep a person feeling extremely irritable, stressed out, and can lead to a variety of other health issues!
Read full blogTaking Opioids For Arthritis Pain? Physical Therapy is A Better Alternative
Taking an opioid painkiller for relief can be a powerful temptation when a person suffers from arthritis, especially in a weight-bearing joint like the knee or hip.
The bad news is that the patient’s bones begin to rub together while an opioid will temporarily relieves pain, making the underlying cause of the disease even worse. And that’s long before you consider the addictive qualities of opioids.
Find the drug-free solution to arthritis pain instead of turning to opioids: physical therapy.
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 blogIs A Herniated Disc The Culprit Of Your Back Pain?
If you’ve been experiencing back pain, it’s possible that it’s due to a herniated disk. A herniated disc can put extra pressure on the muscles and nerves surrounding the spinal column.
Pain on one side of the body, pain radiating to the arms or legs, pain in the affected region, burning sensations, and pain during certain movements are all possible symptoms.
If you think you’re suffering from a herniated disc, there’s some good news for you!
Read full blogPut Back Pain On The Back Burner With Physical Therapy
Most Americans will experience temporary back pain at some point in their lives. When back pain isn’t temporary and lasts a long time, it becomes a major quality of life issue. Dealing with chronic back pain can seriously take a toll on your mood when you experience it constantly.
The good news is that you don’t have to suffer from back pain for the rest of your life. In the long run, adopting a positive attitude, such as consulting a physical therapist, will help you find relief from back pain!
Read full blogThe Secret To Ending Hip And Knee Pain Once And For All
Do your weight-bearing joints feel more like pain-bearing joints these days? If you have a hip or knee that can’t support your body weight without causing annoying aches and agonizing pains, you may not be able to do your job, play sports, do household chores, or even find a comfortable sitting or sleeping position.
You may be taking painkillers or considering joint replacement surgery as a result of these limitations and frustrations. Many causes of hip and knee pain, fortunately, contribute to excellent physical therapy, which is the standard approach to pain management.
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