Your back is one of the most important parts of your body. It enables you to sit, stand, walk, run, twist, and move in an upright or straight position. It also houses your spinal cord, which communicates sensory and movement messages between your brain and the nerves throughout your body. With so much relying on your back, an injury can be particularly detrimental. That is why it is imperative to keep your back strong and healthy. Here are five tips from physical therapists on how to ... [Read More]
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Physical Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
If you have been told by a healthcare professional that you need to have physical therapy now, you may have some safety concerns. Are you really able to successfully protect yourself against potential exposure to COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) during physical therapy sessions, when the therapist will be touching you and talking to you? The answer is yes. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has published guidelines for how therapists are to safely conduct physical therapy ... [Read More]
Dry Needling Therapy: How Does It Work?
If you have chronic pain that doesn’t respond to medication and physical therapy, you might want to consider alternative treatments. Your doctor may suggest that you try a physical therapy technique called dry needling to ease your painful muscles. Let’s talk about how dry needling therapy works, why it works, and where you can go to find experienced practitioners who can perform this pain-relief treatment for you. What Is Dry Needling? Dry needling, which is also called trigger-point ... [Read More]
When to See a Physical Therapist for Back Pain
Back pain is one of the primary reasons why people see their doctors or their physical therapists. Persistent, chronic back pain is experienced by 8% of adults in the U.S., but a physical therapist (PT) can help to lessen your pain while also teaching you strategies on how to avoid future injury. Physical therapy can help to relieve symptoms of back pain and also to restore functionality and flexibility. This can be done in lieu of surgery and to help prevent the need for surgery in the first ... [Read More]
Physical Therapy in Austin After Low Back Surgery
Any type of spinal surgery is considered a major procedure, as the spine contains and protects the spinal cord – which is the baseline of all nerve function. The spine also helps us stand up, lift, bend, and perform other motions. Regardless of the reason for your low back surgery, you will need to have physical therapy after your operation in order for your back and spine to recover properly. Let’s talk about why physical therapy is so important after spine surgery. Reasons for Spine ... [Read More]
