Chronic pain is an unfortunate part of the lives of roughly 50 million American adults, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Unlike acute pain, chronic pain can have a heavy physical and emotional toll if it remains unaddressed. Conservative treatments are often used to relieve this type of pain. However, when these prove to be insufficient, your doctor may recommend alternative methods, such as dry needling. Dry needling is a pain management and physical ... [Read More]
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What to Expect During a Worker’s Comp Visit
If you have been injured at work, you need to have a medical evaluation and possible treatment of any injuries. The doctor will document how, when, and where you were hurt so that you can be compensated for any injuries or time off from work due to the injury. You may also require rehabilitative care to ensure that you heal quickly and successfully. Workers’ comp is designed to cover the cost of a work-related injury. This can include any requisite medical treatment, time off required from ... [Read More]
Side Effects of Untreated Tendonitis
Tendonitis is the inflammation or irritation of a tendon, which is the tough cord of tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone. The inflammation can affect any tendon in the body, but it most frequently affects the tendons in the knees, elbows, shoulders, wrists, and heels. Tendonitis can be a painful joint condition, and without proper treatment it can worsen and lead to chronic complications. Tendonitis can often be treated successfully with nonsurgical treatments, such as resting the area ... [Read More]
5 Tips My Physical Therapist Gave Me to Protect My Back
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]
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]
