Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments people experience. It is also the most common diagnosis that contributes to disability claims, time off work, and is one of the most common reasons why people see medical professionals every year, second only to the common cold. One of the reasons why back pain is so common is because there are so many different causes for it. Poor posture, being overweight, and poor lifestyle choices are just a few examples of why people experience back pain. ... [Read More]
Physical Therapist
What Is Normally Involved in Physical Therapy?
In certain health situations, such as constant muscle pain or following surgery, your physician may advise you to see a physical therapist. But if you have never attended a session with a physical therapist, what should you expect? A physical therapist (PT) is someone who is medically trained in human anatomy and how it moves and works. The techniques that are used in a therapeutic session are performed to restore full function to an injured body part. What Should I Wear to My Physical ... [Read More]
Senior Citizens and Therapy
For seniors who are either preparing for surgery or recovering from surgery, many of the reasons for attending physical therapy are quite often the same. Attention is paid to overall flexibility and range-of-motion capabilities, with the ultimate goal of eliminating or reducing pain. While the person who is preparing for surgery wants to just get it done and put it behind them, the person who is recovering from surgery wants to get back to a pain-free, active lifestyle. Active senior adults ... [Read More]
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]
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 yo ... [Read More]
