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Prevent hand and wrist pain with position changes & simple exercises
Most people don’t realize just how much they rely on their hands and wrists until a problem arises. This is often the case for anyone with hand or wrist pain, which can turn many everyday activities into challenging tasks that require a strategy to
May 14, 2019
[More]Hand or wrist pain can strike at any age and complicate simple tasks
The hands and wrists are one of the main tools that we use to navigate the world around us. Whether it’s driving to work, typing away on your computer, or picking up your child, the use of your hands and wrists is absolutely vital to your ability t
May 7, 2019
[More]Physical therapy is the best option knee and hip osteoarthritis
Orthopedic manual therapy interventions with exercise therapy compared with exercise therapy alone provide short term benefits in reducing pain, improving function, and stairs ascending-descending time in people with knee osteoarthritis.
April 25, 2019
[More]Take these steps to reduce arthritis symptoms in daily life
The term "arthritis" is used to describe more than 100 different conditions, all of which are defined by inflammation of one or more joints and a resulting set of bothersome symptoms. The exact cause in each case depends on what type of arthritis is pres
April 16, 2019
[More]Reduce chances of developing osteoarthritis with lifestyle changes
Few conditions are as well known to the general public as arthritis, which is probably because about 54 million Americans—or about 23% of the population—are currently affected by it. These figures could naturally be a bit alarming and lead so
April 9, 2019
[More]Arthritis can affect individuals of all ages
The term juvenile arthritis includes many different inflammatory and autoimmune disorders that, like rheumatoid arthritis, cause the immune system to attack its own healthy cells in joints. It’s not clearly understood why this occurs, but both gene
April 2, 2019
[More]PT is a much safer and more effective alternative to opioids
Try as we might, it’s nearly impossible to avoid all pain in our lives. Whether it’s twisted ankle or a bad back, we all experience some pain at one point or another, which is why the presence of pain is by far the most common reason people s
March 28, 2019
[More]PTs are experts at identifying imbalances to prevent injuries
When most people hear about physical therapy, they usually tend to think that it’s only for disabled individuals and those who are recovering from injury. While it may be true that physical therapy is perhaps most commonly used on patients that fal
March 19, 2019
[More]If you have a painful condition, physical therapy is your best option
Have you dealt with any pain recently—or perhaps right now—that prevents you from moving or completing certain tasks normally? If so, it’s probably due to some type of musculoskeletal disorder. This term is used to describe a wide arra
March 12, 2019
[More]Understanding the truly massive scale of the opioid epidemic
The presence of pain—especially pain that lasts for a long period of time—is perhaps the most common reason that people seek out medical help. Because pain is such a unique and subjective experience, it’s also one of the most controvers
March 5, 2019
[More]Some physical therapists may offer education on improving nutrition
If you're dealing with any of the conditions listed above along with an injury, your physical therapist may be able to offer some professional advice and education on the role your diet may be playing. By asking you about some of your dietary habits
March 1, 2019
[More]Therapy can reduce pain and improves function for lower back pain
Results showed that spinal manipulation led to significant benefits for patients with acute LBP that lasted for at least six weeks. In particular, the treatment was found to be associated with reduced pain and improved function, and these improvements
February 28, 2019
[More]Immediately going to a PT for back pain found to reduce costs
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common and costly conditions in the world. It ranks as the leading cause of disability, and in 2014, approximately 68.6 million Americans—or 28.6% of the population—reported having LBP
February 26, 2019
[More]Try several remedies for back pain and discover which work for you
For many individuals in our fast-paced society, every day is often seen as an opportunity to “get things done” in the most efficient and productive manner possible.
February 19, 2019
[More]Best ways to reduce your chances of developing back pain
Weight problems, for example, are a big contributor to back pain. Not being a healthy body weight can put excessive pressure and strain on the spine, which weakens structures and increases the potential to experience pain. Obese individuals are especial
February 12, 2019
[More]Back pain can strike in different ways at all stages of life
There are very few guarantees in life but chances are you’ll experience back pain at some point in your lifetime, as about 8 out of 10 people will deal with it at least once. The type of back pain you may experience will depend on your age, habits, and
February 5, 2019
[More]Seeing PT early for neck pain can lower costs and use of healthcare
Of the 308 patients in the study, 160 (52%) consulted a physical therapist within 14 days for their neck pain, while 74 (24%) did so in 15-90 days, and 74 (24%) waited for more than 90 days. In general, results showed that those who saw physical
January 29, 2019
[More]If you're dealing with neck pain, try these simple home remedies
Many of the recommendations for prevention also apply to treatment, so if you’re interested in learning more ways to ease your neck pain, read our last newsletter that covers some smart neck pain
January 22, 2019
[More]Improving your bed & workstation setup can help reduce your neck pain
For many individuals, a great deal of time every day is also spent sitting at a desk and working on a computer. As with bed setups, the way in which a workstation is set up affects the neck and can play a part in the development of pain developing
January 15, 2019
[More]No matter your age, neck pain can be a nuisance
For adults over the age of 65, age-related changes continue to occur and may begin to become more advanced in some cases. This means that conditions like osteoarthritis and spondylosis are even more likely at this age, and they can be more severe for
January 10, 2019
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