Health Blog Category: Physical Therapy
3 Signs It’s Time To Visit a Physical Therapist For Sciatica Pain
If you have sciatica pain, you’re probably already skimming this article looking for answers as to when or if you need to see a physical therapist for treatment. We’ll tell you now: physical therapy can help ease your pain and speed up the recovery process.
The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. It runs from the lower back to the legs and then down to the feet.
Read full blogZoom Through Your Recovery With Pre-Hab!
Do you have a surgical operation scheduled soon? If so, you might be worried about recovery time. Do you have a physically demanding job or sport? You could be anxious about the effects of demanding activities on your joints and muscles. If you identify with any of these scenarios, preventative rehabilitation or “pre-hab” may benefit you.
Participating in pre-hab therapy has several advantages. It can help the body heal faster and avoid injuries, all while speeding up recovery time and reducing your odds of needing inpatient rehabilitation by 73 percent!
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This demand for pain-management drugs has caused the opioid crisis we’re all too familiar with today. Opioids are both dangerous and addictive when taken for extended periods of time or in large amounts. Because of this, many Americans are understandably looking for safer pain relief alternatives.
According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, approximately 100 million Americans live with chronic pain. So, if you are living with chronic pain, or pain lasting three months or longer, you are not alone.
Read full blogIs 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.
Read full blogIs Your Posture Suffering? Physical Therapy Can Provide Improvements!
If you find yourself struggling to sit up straight on a daily basis, you most likely have an ongoing posture issue. It is common for back pain to develop as the result of poor posture. If your posture is not correct, it can cause stress on other parts of your body, resulting in pain, inflammation, or dysfunction. Fortunately, posture can be improved with the help of physical therapy.
According to a study, approximately 3% of all emergency room visits tend to be the result of back pain or injury.
Read full blogShrug Off Shoulder Pain With A Physical Therapist’s Help
Did you know that your shoulders are the most moveable and flexible joints in your body? They are made up of various muscles, tendons, and bones, and they’re pretty complicated. They are what allow you to move around and complete many of your responsibilities during the day. Your shoulders are capable of a great deal, but they are also highly vulnerable to injury.
If you’ve been suffering from shoulder pain, Wood Associates Physical Therapy ‘s physical therapy services in Cambridge can help you discover natural relief.
Read full blogAre You Curious How Physical Therapy Can Improve Your Overall Wellness?
Everyone aspires to live a healthy, active, and powerful lifestyle – or they should, at least! Physical therapy can help.
However, this type of lifestyle is not always simple to maintain, particularly for people who suffer from chronic pain. Physical therapy, fortunately, is an excellent resource for relieving pain and achieving fitness goals.
Give Wood Associates Physical Therapy a call today if you want to start living a healthy lifestyle but aren’t sure where to begin.
Read full blogAre You In Search of Safe, Effective Pain Relief For Your Back and Neck Pain?
There are many reasons why one may develop back and neck pain. Back and neck pain may range from mild to severe, and you may experience accompanying symptoms.
Neck pain is most commonly caused by muscle strains, which can develop due to a cervical herniated disc, cervical degenerative disc disease, or cervical osteoarthritis. Anything that causes the spine’s anatomy to change can result in back pain, such as lumbar disc herniation, lumbar degenerative disc disease, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or osteoarthritis!
Read full blogFeeling Off-Balance? A Stronger Core Can Help Steady You
Do you sometimes feel weak, or like you just can’t get your footing under you? There are several reasons why this might be happening, and a weak core is one of them.
A weak core might make you feel unbalanced and shaky. Physical therapy can help you strengthen your core and improve your balance as a result.
Physical therapy should include core strength training. Your core muscles play an essential part in keeping you balanced whether you’re sitting, standing, or sprinting.
Read full blog5 Tips For Increasing Energy and Decreasing Chronic Pain
You know how limiting pain can be if you live with it. Fortunately, you can reduce your discomfort while also raising your energy levels by making a few simple lifestyle modifications. When you combine these exercises with your physical therapy treatments, you may help yourself heal from discomfort and achieve the physical goals you’ve set for yourself.
To find out more about how we can help you increase your energy and decrease your pain, contact Wood Associates Physical Therapy today!
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