Chronic pain affects approximately 50 million American adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fortunately, scientific advancements have resulted in many different treatment options to help you control your chronic pain so you can get back to the life you love. One of those treatments involves no medicine at all, but is rather inspired by acupuncture: trigger-point therapy. Trigger-point therapy is a safe pain management technique whereby a trained ... [Read More]
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Physical Therapy Guide to Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow occurs when you have pain in your forearm around the elbow. The pain is due to overuse and improper technique of the arm, causing inflammation of the tendons that connect the forearm muscles to the outer elbow bone. It’s common in tennis players, hence the name, but anyone who uses their elbow a great deal for sports or work can develop this condition. The pain and tenderness can make it difficult to move your arm normally, which is why physical therapy may be your best ... [Read More]
How Can We Treat Poor Circulation?
The circulatory system is responsible for blood flow throughout the body. There is a specific rhythm to the flow of blood, which is driven by your beating heart. When that rhythm is interrupted for any reason, poor circulation is the result. Poor circulation can occur in any area of the body, since the heart delivers oxygen-rich blood to all areas through the vascular system. In addition to oxygen, your blood is rich with nutrients and hormones. Blood is carried away from the heart via the ... [Read More]
Who Can Benefit from Balance Retraining?
Balance retraining consists of specific exercises that focus on improving your balance. The exercises revolve around strengthening your core and leg muscles to help you stay upright, improve your steadiness, and reduce your risk of falling. Who Should Have Balance Retraining? While nearly everyone could benefit from balance retraining, certain people may benefit the most, including the following: Athletes Athletes can benefit from balance retraining because the exercises work certain ... [Read More]
Finding the Right PT After Surgery
Physical therapy has long been a key part of postoperative care and recuperation. It is designed to restore the body’s function and mobility carefully, without causing re-injury. If the surgery was performed to repair an injury or debilitating function, then the patient’s condition should become even better and stronger than it was before the surgery. That is why physical therapy is essential to recovery and complete healing following an operation. It is therefore vital to find the right ... [Read More]
