Jun10th 2023As we grow older, we may find ourselves thinking the same thing: our joints aren’t what they once were. Perhaps you’re dealing with an injury that makes movement difficult, or you’ve developed osteoarthritis as a result of age-related “wear and tear.” Whatever the case may be, one thing is certain: without aches and pains, you
May20th 2023The spine is such a complex part of the body that it is not uncommon for pain to occur from time to time. The spine contains 24 bones. Of those bones, 5 of them are located in the lower back. In addition to these bones, the spine also contains several nerves and intervertebral discs. Pain
May10th 2023To aid in complex movement, the hips and knees have a multitude of tendons, muscles, and joints linked together. It can be tough to perform daily tasks if you have an injury (and consequent discomfort) in a specific location. Physical therapy, fortunately, can assist you in a variety of methods to permanently resolve your hip
Apr20th 2023According 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
Apr10th 2023Back and neck pain can occur for a variety of causes. Back and neck pain can be mild to severe, and it may be accompanied by other symptoms. Fortunately, physical therapy can help you get rid of back and neck discomfort and get back to enjoying a pain-free life. Muscle strains, which can arise as
Mar20th 2023As the cartilage in one’s joints begins to break down with age, the risk of experiencing chronic hip or knee discomfort rises. Anyone can acquire hip or knee discomfort as a result of excessive overuse, unanticipated traumas, or underlying disorders. While surgery may be required to repair specific disorders of the hip or knee, physical
Mar10th 2023If you have sciatica, you’re probably already skimming this article looking for answers as to when or if you need to see a physical therapist for treatment. We’ll tell you now: physical therapy can help ease your sciatica pain and speed up the recovery process. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body.
Feb20th 2023It’s true that finding time to work out during the day can be difficult at times. You work for 8 hours a day, commute home, drive your kids to their activities, cook supper, and get ready for bed…it feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get the physical activity for better lifestyle
Feb10th 2023Do you need to heal from a recent accident or surgery, but you’re having a hard time doing it alone? Have you noticed that your muscles are aching or sore throughout the day? Do you have a chronic illness that causes you to be in near-constant pain? Physical Therapy can help! Physical therapy can help you
Jan20th 2023When you wake up in the morning, do you feel achy? While aches and pains are common from time to time, waking up every morning with them can indicate a more serious problem. If you wake up with painful sensations for no apparent reason, don’t hesitate to contact Appalachian Physical Therapy Office for help as
