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5 Tips To Help You Address Your Chronic Back Pain Problem
A physical therapist could help you feel better, faster!
Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) back pain? It’s true! In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 1 in 5 people have chronic pain. If you experience pain and discomfort on a daily basis, we encourage you to consult with a physical therapist who can work with you to address the symptoms and causes of your back pain and help you gain better function.
Read full blog5 Ways To Stay Active At Your Desk Job
It’s time to get moving!
We encounter a lot of hardworking patients at our physical therapy clinic who want to advance in their jobs and provide for their families, but it’s difficult to stay active when you’re suffering from an injury.
Unfortunately, many people soon learn that their job’s sedentary nature has a direct influence on their health and productivity.
Throughout the day, everyone needs to move a lot.
Read full blog3 Reasons To Go To Physical Therapy After Surgery
Whether you’re undergoing a joint replacement, a back surgery, or some other procedure, we’re confident that working with a physical therapist can help you heal up and get back to your active lifestyle as efficiently and safely as possible.
Every year, our physical therapist meets thousands of individuals recovering from surgery.
Curious about why physical therapy is so important in the post-surgical window?
We’ve got three reasons to pique your interest!
Read full blog3 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help You Combat Chronic Pain
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 1 in 5 people have chronic pain. In fact, approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) chronic back pain.
As you can see, chronic pain is incredibly widespread, with over 100 million patients in the United States alone, so you are not alone if you are suffering from it.
Standard pain drugs have so many drawbacks that you can’t rely on them to adequately relieve your pain, leaving you to wonder whether you’re doomed to live with it.
Read full blogFind Freedom From Stress-Related Headaches Through Physical Therapy
Regain control of your life: say goodbye to headache pain!
Did you know that there is more than one kind of headache? Various types of headaches affect millions of individuals. Sinus headaches, hormone headaches, and migraines are just a few examples!
Several sorts of stress can also cause headaches. Stress-related headaches are, in fact, one of the most common headaches that people suffer from.
Request an appointment with Wood Associates Physical Therapy to learn more about how physical therapy can help relieve your headache pain, as well as stress management techniques to make your life easier!
Read full blogToss Your Medication In The Trash With Physical Therapy!
Are you sick of leaning on medication for pain relief?
After a car accident or traumatic injury, many people find themselves living with chronic pain. Day in and day out, they live in discomfort and are only able to find solace in prescription medication. The pain-relieving aspects of these drugs only last for a short time, but the addictive habit of taking them is a long-term problem.
Long-term opiate use is not a good strategy for chronic pain management.
Read full blog5 Signs Physical Therapy May be the Solution for You
Can You Relate to Any of These Signs?
Physical therapy is not just used for surgical rehabilitation or athletic training. In fact, there are many reasons why a person might need the help of a physical therapist.
Below are five basic indicators that you could benefit from a visit with a physical therapist!
1. Your daily life is limited
There may not be any specific injury or pain you’re currently experiencing, but you’ve noticed it’s more difficult to do the things you enjoy.
Read full blogIs Arthritis Paining You? Physical Therapy Can Help
If you have arthritis, you know how debilitating it can be. It affects millions of people and is the most commonly reported chronic illness across the nation. Arthritis is a disorder of the joints that causes them to become inflamed. The inflammation causes the pain and stiffness that you feel, and it can result in a loss of movement if the joints become too inflamed. There are over 100 different types of arthritis, containing monoarthritis (where only one joint is affected) and oligoarthritis (where multiple joints are affected.) Some of the most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis, which develops from “wear and tear” of cartilage, and rheumatoid arthritis, which develops from overactive immune systems.
Arthritis can hinder many qualities of life – from work to hobbies, to overall mobility.
Read full blogLasting Relief for Hip & Knee Pain with Physical Therapy
If you have been struggling with hip and knee pain for very long, it may feel like your pain is here to stay. After all, can you really get any lasting relief from serious joint pain? Actually, you can, and physical therapy is one of the best ways to do it. With the right physical therapy treatments, you can lessen the pain you experience in your hips and knees – and possibly even eliminate it altogether.
Read full blog5 Common Indicators that You Need 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. There are five basic indicators that you need to visit a physical therapist. Contact Wood Associates Physical Therapy today!
1. You’re Experiencing Sharp Pain
Sharp pain, especially if it’s ongoing, may be a sign of a serious injury. It could be a pulled muscle or possibly a stress fracture.
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