Living a busy, active lifestyle can be draining and can cause everyday aches and pains. But for the one in five Americans who suffer from arthritis, even the smallest task can be disruptive and painful. There are more than 100 kinds of arthritis, the most common being osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and gout. And while each shares similarities, there is no simple cause to why people get arthritis. Still, there are common risk factors that may make one ... [Read More]
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Why You Shouldn’t Fear Hurting Yourself During Physical Therapy
One of the excuses people often make to avoid having physical therapy (PT) following an injury or surgical procedure is the fear that exerting themselves will only result in further pain and injury. However, that fear is unnecessary for several reasons. Your Physical Therapist Wants to Reduce Your Pain, Not Make It Worse For one thing, the notion that PT (facetiously referred to by some as “pain and torture”!) is going to hurt you is unfounded. A good physical therapist will nev ... [Read More]
Why You May Need Physical Therapy for Back Pain: More than Just a New Mattress
If you suffer from an aching back, you are not alone: according to the National Institutes of Health, back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the United States. Although a lumpy, unsupportive mattress can lead to back stiffness and pain, you may need more than just a new mattress to get your back on track. Back pain basics Back pain is generally categorized as upper or lower back pain. Lower back pain is by far the most common, occurring most often in mature and older ... [Read More]
10 Tips for Exercising with Chronic Pain
If you suffer from chronic pain, exercise may be the last thing on your mind. However, with the proper advice by your doctor or a licensed physical therapist, exercise is one of the best ways to manage – if not totally relieve – your aching muscles and joints. Managing Your Chronic Pain with Exercise Here are 10 suggestions to consider when exercising with chronic pain: Before you do anything, stretch. Low-impact stretching prior to exercise loosens your joints, delivers blood to your mus ... [Read More]
How a Workers’ Compensation Program Can Reduce Recovery Time
Whether you have suffered an accident while on the job or have experienced an injury as a direct result of your employment, you could benefit greatly from aid provided by a Workers’ (also called workman’s) compensation program. Any business, no matter the industry or the level of skill, is required to provide a standard of benefits in the event that their employees might get hurt on the job. While it’s no secret that this is beneficial to their employees, establishing a workers’ compensation prog ... [Read More]
