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]
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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 ... [Read More]
The Trap of Leaving Physical Therapy Treatment Too Early
After a setback leaves you unable to carry on your daily routine as you did before, your doctor may send you to physical therapy. Physical therapy aims to help you return to the routine you enjoyed before you suffered an injury or illness. It can literally be a lifesaver, restoring your ability to dress, move, drive, and live without pain. A deceptive trap of physical therapy is that when it starts to work, you may feel as if you are ready to end therapy, whether or not you have completed your ... [Read More]
How Can a Physical Therapist Help You with Arthritis?
Arthritis can be a never-ending vicious cycle if you don’t put in the time and effort to stay ahead of the nasty effects. While arthritis can’t be cured, consulting a physical therapist can help you change your lifestyle and learn new tips and tricks that can help you cope with your arthritis pain and ideally live a normal life unencumbered by joint pain. The biggest issue with arthritis is that the pain within your joints can start to affect your quality of life, which can start to dictate ... [Read More]
How Back Pain Can Affect Your Mood
In the United States, back pain is the second most common cause of disability, affecting over 80% of people at some point in their lives. Back pain is caused by injury from lifting heavy objects, accidents, injuries, or degeneration due to conditions such as herniated discs and sciatica. Even though back pain is extremely disabling and common, not all people experience the same symptoms, and even with people who do suffer the same symptoms, their reactions could be very different. This is ... [Read More]
