Category: Appalachian Physical Therapy

Joint Pain Apr10th 2022

Physical Therapy Can Help You Reduce Joint Pain and Improve Mobility

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 Mar20th 2022

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

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Back Pain Mar10th 2022

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%

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Hip and Knee Pain Feb20th 2022

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

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Are You Constantly In Pain? It May Be Time To Change Your Diet Feb10th 2022

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

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Physical-Therapy-Treating-Arthritis Mar15th 2021

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,

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Add Stretching Into Your Daily Routine! Mar5th 2021

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

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Are You Battling Opioid Addiction? There's A Better Option Available! Feb15th 2021

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,

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Dealing With Tension Headaches? Physical Therapy Can Help. Feb5th 2021

Dealing With Tension Headaches? Physical Therapy Can Help

Have you ever seen someone at work or in a difficult situation holding their head? What was your first initial thought? Most of us would assume either that they’re under extreme stress, or that they have a headache. In fact, you may be right on both counts. Both physical and emotional stress can cause tension

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Find Relief for Your Hip and Knee Pain with Physical Therapy Jun5th 2019

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

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