Health Blog Category: Aches and Pains
Is A Painful Herniated Disc Throwing Off Your Routine? PT Could Help
Did you know the spine is made up of 24 bones? Five of such bones are found in the lower back. The spine also contains nerves and intervertebral discs in addition to these bones. Because the spine is such a complicated component of the body, discomfort might arise from time to time.
Pain, on the other hand, can sometimes be the result of an underlying problem, such as a herniated disc. One of the earliest signs of a herniated disc is lower back discomfort, which can range from mild to severe.
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Something is terribly wrong with you, but you’re not quite sure what it is. Strange neck pains, back pains, or extremity symptoms can indicate a variety of potential problems — including one or more herniated discs. How can you tell for sure whether you have this specific problem? If you do have a herniated disc, what can you do about it? These questions don’t have to add confusion and frustration to your physical woes. Here are some helpful tidbits of information from our physical therapist about herniated discs, their common symptoms, and how physical therapy can you overcome your distress.
Read full blog5 Way To Know You Need PT!
Have you ever heard of physical therapy? If you’re in need of it, there are tons of ways your body may be trying to tell you!
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.
There are five basic indicators that you need to visit a physical therapist. We outline them in this blog, but you can give us a call at Wood Associates Physical Therapy in Cambridge to schedule an appointment as well!
Read full blogOpioids Don’t Have to be the Answer – Physical Therapy Can Provide Helpful and Safe Relief
Lose the Opioids and Turn to Physical Therapy!
Do you rely on drugs such as oxycodone or hydrocodone to help you get through your day without agonizing pain? Do you worry that these drugs may be placing your health at unacceptable risk? Do you feel anxious or count the minutes until your next dosage of these pain relievers regardless of that risk? If so, you may be on the threshold of opioid dependence – a dangerous, potentially deadly situation.
Read full blogAdd Stretching to Your Daily Routine to Improve Your Health
Is it possible to increase your total health, wellness, and quality of life with a few simple physical motions? When it comes to stretching, the answer is unmistakably yes. For this reason, stretching exercises are a common part of physical therapy.
You might be shocked to see how many different ways stretches can benefit you. Here are some of the main reasons why Wood Associates Physical Therapy ‘s physical therapist could recommend stretches to help you live a better life.
Read full blogGet Rid of Hip and Knee Pain With The Help of A PT!
If you’ve been dealing with hip and knee discomfort for a long time, you may believe it’s permanent. After all, is there any way to gain long-term relief from severe joint pain or hip and knee pain?
You can, and physical therapy is one of the most effective ways to do so! You can reduce – and potentially even eliminate – the discomfort in your hips and knees with the correct physical therapy treatments.
Read full blogYou Can Rid Your Body of Aches and Pains – Without Opioids!
You don’t need to have a history of addiction to become dependent on opioids – in fact, many people who become addicted have never had any issues with drug dependency in the past. Fortunately, physical therapy can help provide the same pain relief in a much safer, healthier, and natural way.
As stated by the APTA website, “The White House has announced that APTA is among the organizations that have joined a public-private partnership to combat opioid usage and prescription drug abuse, and that the association will reach out to the public and its members to deliver the message that pain can be effectively managed through conservative, non-drug approaches.
Read full blogGot Arthritis Pain? Find Relief Without Medication
Taking an opioid painkiller for relief when a person has arthritis pain, especially in a weight-bearing joint like the knee or hip, can be a great temptation.
The bad news is that while an opioid can momentarily relieve pain, the patient’s bones continue to grind together, exacerbating the underlying source of the problem. That’s before you even consider opioids’ addictive properties. Rather than relying on opioids to relieve your arthritis pain, consider a chemical-free option: physical therapy.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy: The Answer To Your Aches and Pains
Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) back pain? That’s a depressing statistic, especially if you’re already one of those sufferers. Physical Therapy can help!
Chronic back pain can prevent you from performing the countless daily tasks you need or want to perform. Even when you’re not engaged in physical activity, your back pain may be keeping you miserable 24/7. But don’t assume that drugs can provide more than temporary relief, or that surgery won’t create more problems than it solves.
Read full blogWhat’s Causing Your Back Pain? How to Tell If It’s From a Herniated Disc
Is a Herniated Disc the Root of Your Back Pain?
A herniated disc refers to an issue like back pain with one of the rubbery cushions that are in between the vertebrae. A spinal disc has a soft jellylike interior with a tougher exterior.
Strange neck pains, back pains, or extremity symptoms can indicate a variety of potential problems – including one or more herniated discs. How can you tell for sure whether you have this specific problem?
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