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3 Ways To Prevent and Treat Back Pain With Physical Therapy
Do you have frequent low back pain? If the answer is yes, you should definitely get a physical therapy referral ASAP!
Physical therapy is a well-known profession for diagnosing and treating low back pain. Low back discomfort is, in fact, one of the most common reasons people seek the help of a physical therapist. Our field’s researchers have even created simple and comprehensive practice recommendations to assist therapists in treating this illness in their patients.
Read full blogIs Your Back Pain Caused by Your Posture? Physical Therapy Can Help You Feel Better
Do you live with pain in your back? You are not alone. Back pain is the most commonly reported area of pain, which can cause significant limits to one’s daily life.
It is common for back pain to develop due to poor posture. If your posture is not correct, it can cause stress on other parts of your body, resulting in pain, inflammation, or dysfunction. Fortunately, posture can be improved with the help of physical therapy.
Read full blogManage Your Pain, and Manage Your Life
As you may have already learned the hard way, chronic pain can hurt more than just your body.
Conditions that limit your movement and prevent you from participating in your favorite hobbies can make you feel helpless in your own life. The constant barrage of pain can exacerbate major mental problems including sadness and anxiety.
If you’re not living the life you want, you can change that life by changing your approach to your chronic pain problem.
Read full blogIs Pain Running Your Life? A Physical Therapist Can Put You Back In The Driver’s Seat!
It’s not a shock to hear that if you allow pain symptoms to go unaddressed, your body will suffer. Many conditions can restrict your mobility and cause you to begin avoiding your favorite activities. Eventually, you’ll feel a lack of control over your own life, which can be extremely disheartening and exhausting. The endless assault of pain can also lead to extreme mood disorders including depression and anxiety.
Are you not living the life you dream of?
Read full blogYou Don’t Have To Rely On Medication For Pain Relief. Try Physical Therapy Instead!
Ah, another day, another ache or pain that begs you to pop open your pill bottle. This is the rollercoaster ride that many chronic pain sufferers find themselves riding day in and day out, for months or years on end.
Prescription pain medications don’t fix your problem. They can only do so much to keep your pain and suffering at bay, especially when it comes to opioids, where you may find that you’re buying larger and more expensive amounts more frequently to keep up with your pain levels and built-up tolerance to the medication.
Read full blogBack Pain Got You Down? Your Problem Could Be a Herniated Disc.
How do you know whether you have a herniated disc or if the discomfort you’re feeling is due to back pain?
One telltale sign can be where the pain is located. With a herniated disc, the pain is typically located in the lumbar spine or the lower part of your backbone. This pain might radiate from the back to the thighs, buttocks, or calves. A herniated disc can cause pain whether you’re resting or active.
Read full blog3 Stretches To Relieve Morning Aches and Pains
Few things are worse than having constant aches and pains in your neck, back, or joints in the morning. Even the easiest things, such as getting out of bed or putting on your shoes, can be difficult for those struggling with morning aches and pains.
Did you know you can improve the function of these parts of your body in the morning with the aid of a physical therapist? Physical therapists can provide you with exercises and stretches to alleviate pain and discomfort.
Read full blog5 Ways To Get More Physical Activity In Your Day
Physical activity is one of the key factors when it comes to maintaining your best long-term health. However, many of us lead very sedentary lives these days, and work jobs from 9 am to 5 pm. Fitting exercise and even moderate activity into your daily routine, however, isn’t always easy.
Whether it’s because of a busy schedule or a health condition, you may find it difficult to get the daily exercise you need.
Read full blogTired of Dealing With Back Pain? Call In An Expert With Physical Therapy
Are you dealing with low back pain that is hindering your ability to comfortably move and function? If so, physical therapy might be something you’d be interested in for your own well-being.
Physical therapy is a leading profession involved in the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain. In fact, low back pain is one of the most common reasons people come to work with a physical therapist. Researchers in our field have even developed concise and comprehensive practice guidelines to help therapists manage this condition in their patients.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Can Get To The Root of Your Headaches
Are you living with daily chronic headache pain?
The phrase ‘sick headache’ may very well be an accurate way to precisely explain how you feel day in and day out. A one-off headache can be distressing enough, but if you are crippled by regular or chronic headache pain, there’s a problem.
Many of the root causes of musculoskeletal or biochemical headaches are can be corrected naturally and effectively: physical therapy.
If you’re living with headache pain, do yourself a favor today and say “No more.” Call IMG Physical Therapy and schedule an appointment for a consultation.
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