Category: physical therapy

back pain Jan20th 2024

Does That Pain In Your Back Require Medical Attention? A Physical Therapist Could Help!

Did you know that the sciatic nerve is the human body’s longest nerve? It runs from the lower back down the legs and finally to the feet. Sciatica sufferers often describe their pain as “shooting pains” that travel down one side of the body. Ouch! This kind of pain can be nearly unbearable to live

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Relying On Pain Medication For Relief? A Skilled PT Could Help Dec20th 2023

Relying On Pain Medication For Relief? A Skilled PT Could Help

It’s no secret that pain hurts one’s quality of life. Many people make the mistake of relying on medication to alleviate their symptoms, yet pharmaceuticals mask problems rather than cure them. Appalachian Physical Therapy is a natural and non-invasive treatment that is both safe and effective. Please get in touch with our office if you

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Back and Neck Dec10th 2023

How A Stronger Core Can Help With Balance Issues

Have you been feeling shaky and off balance lately? The culprit might be a weak core! Having a weak core might make you feel unbalanced, but the good news is that physical therapy can help you strengthen your core and improve your balance. Physical therapy should include core strength training. Your core muscles are important

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Bounce Back To a Pain-Free Life With Physical Therapy Nov10th 2023

Bounce Back To a Pain-Free Life With Physical Therapy

Are you in serious acute or chronic pain? Perhaps you’ve had an issue with your back or hip for a long time. Maybe you’re healing from an unforeseen sports injury, or you’re still coping with the effects of an automobile accident. No matter the case, Appalachian Physical Therapy can help you with any problem you’re

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5 Tips To Get More Physical Activity In Your Routine Oct20th 2023

5 Tips To Get More Physical Activity In Your Routine

It may feel like you’re on a never-ending hamster wheel in your hectic life, requiring you to accomplish as much as possible. It is critical, however, for everyone to realize what is and is not attainable through simple effort. It’s critical to recognize that your willpower has limits. It’s difficult enough to get through your

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Combat Stress-Related Headaches With Physical Therapy Oct10th 2023

Combat Stress-Related Headaches With Physical Therapy

We’ve all done it: we get that familiar twinge of a headache and go for the Ibuprofen, Advil, or Tylenol. When it comes to stress headaches, though, a tablet isn’t always enough. A stress headache is characterized by a band of pressure around the head, as well as generalized aching and soreness. Physical therapy treatments,

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Sep20th 2023

Zoom Through Your Recovery With Pre-Hab!

Do you have a surgical operation scheduled soon? If so, you might be worried about recovery time. Do you have a physically demanding job or sport? You could be anxious about the effects of demanding activities on your joints and muscles. If you identify with any of these scenarios, preventative rehabilitation or “pre-hab” may benefit

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Aug20th 2023

Your Strength and Overall Health Can Improve With Physical Rehabilitation

Everyone aspires to live a healthy, active, and powerful lifestyle. However, this type of lifestyle is not always simple to maintain, particularly for people who suffer from chronic pain. Physical therapy, fortunately, is an excellent resource for relieving pain and achieving fitness goals. If you want to start living a healthy lifestyle but aren’t sure

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Aug10th 2023

Your Posture Doesn’t Have To Suffer Any Longer. Here’s How Physical Therapy Can Help

Bad posture is a common cause of back discomfort. If your posture is poor, it can put a strain on other parts of your body, causing discomfort, inflammation, and malfunction. Thankfully, physical therapy can help you improve your posture. According to one study, back discomfort or injury accounts for roughly 3% of all emergency room

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Physical Therapy Apr20th 2023

5 Reasons Physical Therapy May Change Your Life

According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, almost 100 million people in the United States suffer from chronic pain. So, if you’ve been suffering from chronic pain for three months or longer, you’re not alone. Physical Therapy can help! Unfortunately, this means that people’s reliance on prescription pharmaceuticals is increasing all the time. In

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