Three leading causes of sports injuries
A sports injury is something that every person may suffer at some point in their athletic career. In fact, it’s estimated that 8.6 million Americans are injured while playing sports or doing other recreational activities every year. Every sport has some risk involved, and this is true for athletes of all levels. A professional athlete […]
Five simple ways to stay more active
Work is too busy. I’m too tired. The family activity schedule is so crazy. Most people can find plenty of excuses to avoid working out. Studies show that approximately 79% of Americans don’t get enough exercise to maintain good health. However, you don’t necessarily have to go to the gym or go for a run […]
Five simple ways you can stay active
Too many of us have an all-or-nothing attitude when it comes to staying fit. This attitude makes it very easy to find excuses not to stay active. We’re too “slammed” at work for the gym. Our kids’ activities are keeping us in the car — and off the jogging path — for long hours. These […]
Why you should be treating arthritis pain without the meds
Osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis. Gout. Psoriatic arthritis. There are many different types of arthritis that could be making your movements painful. Arthritis is a catchall term used to describe more than 100 different kinds of joint pain and joint disease. The broadness of this category is likely one reason that more than 54 million Americans suffer […]
How the food you eat causes pain
It might come as a surprise to some people, but what you put in your mouth can make your aches and pains worse. As the old saying goes, “You are what you eat.” There are many foods that can cause inflammation and actually result in chronic pain. Eating a healthier diet can help you feel […]
Physical therapy-based treatment options for your arthritis pain
Joint pain. Stiffness in your joints. Difficulty walking or playing with your grandkids. These are just some of the effects arthritis can commonly have. For the more than 54 million Americans who have arthritis, physical therapy can be an excellent option. Using physical therapy to treat arthritis might not be a new suggestion for you. […]
How can I prepare for surgery naturally?
The number of answers to this question is much larger than you might think. However, many people might think that taking their prescribed medication is the only step they need to take to prepare for surgery. Preparing for surgery naturally can involve taking a variety of steps. The steps you should take can depend on […]
Check out these tips for improving balance for seniors
It’s a fact of life. The body starts to deteriorate as we grow older. It can be harder to hear and see, and it can be much harder to balance when moving around. Problems with maintaining your balance can be dangerous if you’re a senior. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that […]
Four tips from a physical therapist on how to get rid of a kink in your neck
We’ve all woken up with a “kink” in our neck after sleeping in a strange position or in a different bed. For most people, this passes after a short period of time and with minimal treatment, typically resulting in nothing more than a minor inconvenience. For others, though, these pains can become a recurring issue […]
Four tips from a physical therapist for living with arthritis in the back
Arthritis in the back, also known as spinal arthritis, can make life difficult for so many reasons. In addition to localized aches and stiffness, the inflammation of spinal facet joints and development of bone spurs can cause nerve compression that leads to debilitating and painful radiating symptoms. Although these symptoms can be difficult to live […]
Three exercises to avoid to keep tennis elbow from worsening
Pain on the outside of the elbow. Stiffness in the elbow when waking up in the morning. Increased elbow pain when grasping objects or repeatedly moving the elbow. If you have all these symptoms, it’s a good bet that you have a condition called lateral epicondylitis. More commonly, this condition is called tennis elbow. It’s […]
What should you wear to pelvic floor therapy?
The pelvic floor is a hammock-like structure of soft tissue in your lower torso. It’s designed to help hold organs like the rectum, bladder and bowels in place. However, the pelvic floor can become overstretched or tense, which can lead to a variety of issues. In fact, myofascial pain in the pelvic floor is reported […]
