As 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
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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 what the case may be, physical therapy can help you with any
Is a Herniated Disc The Culprit of Your Back Pain?
Chronic back pain is one of the most common reasons patients come to see their physical therapist. In fact, it’s the most common cause of pain in the United States. Back pain can be caused by a variety of medical disorders, but herniated discs are the most common cause. It is estimated that about 60-80%
Putting An End to Your Hip and Knee Pain Naturally
To 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 in permanently resolving your hip
Are You Constantly In Pain? It May Be Time To Change Your Diet
Inflammation is a natural process the body uses to protect itself and promote healing. During the inflammation process, your body increases its production of white blood cells. Chronic inflammation, however, can damage the body. Living with continual inflammation can cause pain, swelling, and redness in the affected areas, contact Appalachian Physical Therapy, Inc for quick
Physical Therapy: Treating Arthritis Without Drugs
Discover the Ways Physical Therapy Can Help You Find Natural Relief Stiffness and discomfort don’t have to be a part of our daily lives — and yet many people assume that they’re doomed to suffer from arthritis pain. If you’ve been losing more and more of your mobility and productivity due to chronic joint inflammation,
3 Reasons To Add Stretching Into Your Daily Routine!
You might not think about it, but there are many simple physical motions you can do every day that will dramatically improve your overall health, wellness, and quality of life! Stretching happens to be one of them. These exercises are a staple of physical therapy, a natural and safe way to gain relief from chronic
Are You Battling Opioid Addiction? There’s A Better Option Available!
If you are suffering from arthritis, particularly in a weight-bearing joint like the knee or hip, taking an opioid painkiller for relief can be a powerful temptation for you. All you want is for the pain to subside so that you can get on with your day, right? Unfortunately, although opioids can temporarily relieve pain,
Find Relief for Your Hip and Knee Pain with Physical Therapy
Your hips and knees provide complex movements for the body by incorporating multiple joints, muscles, and tendons. When there is damage to any of those joints, muscles, or tendons, it can make moving the hips or knees increasingly difficult. Luckily, with the help of physical therapy, you can find relief for your hip and knee