Oct20th 2020At our physical therapy, we believe an educated patient is an empowered patient. That’s why we love helping our patients gain a better understanding of the health conditions they’re facing. Herniated disc is one of the most common conditions treated by a physical therapist. If you’ve ever wondered if your back pain is caused by
Oct10th 2020If you have a surgery coming up, you probably have a long list of to-do’s and things to prepare before your operation. But one important thing to add to that list is scheduling a consultation with a physical therapist! Many people think that physical therapy is only needed after their surgery. But preoperative physical therapy,
Sep20th 2020Arthritis Doesn’t Disappear — But Physical Therapy Is Still Good for What Ails You Did you know that at least 50 million Americans are struggling with arthritis? That’s a sizable chunk of the U.S. population, and there’s a good chance that you’re in that number. If you’ve already been diagnosed with a common form of
Sep10th 2020Millions of people spend several hours each day sitting at a desk. People who spend much of their day in a sitting position are at a higher risk of developing serious conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Many of these individuals may also be at risk of suffering from repetitive use injuries. It’s
Aug20th 2020The knee joint is one of the hardest working in the body, which is why it’s so prone to injury other chronic conditions that cause knee pain. If you’re one of the millions of Americans trying to decide what to do about your knee pain, keep in mind that one of the most successful, long-term
Aug10th 2020There comes a time when you wake up and no longer bounce out of bed. Whether you are dealing with an old injury, a new issue, chronic aches and pains, or joint stiffness, the simple act of getting out of bed in the morning can leave you wishing you could fall back into the pillows
Jul20th 2020Isaac Newton had it right when he discovered the Law of Inertia. In short, a body at rest remains at rest and a body in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force. The same law of physics applies to our bodies as we age. If we already have a habit of
Jul10th 2020If you’re dealing with the misery of chronic pain, you may feel like taking opioid medication is the only way to feel like a functional person. But, there’s actually a better way: physical therapy can relieve your pain and help you recover without relying on opioid medications. The Problems of Opioid Medications To understand why
