When you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, you are left with stiff joints that can be extremely painful to move. As a result, even the most routine everyday activities can be an enormous challenge and can cause high levels of discomfort and fatigue. While medication can help mitigate some of this pain, another way to treat […]
Whether they’ve been affecting your fantasy football scores or simply holding back your favorite teams from doing well this season, it is undeniable that injuries in professional sports have been taking their toll on athletes lately. One of the most recent reports comes from Chicago Bears star Brandon Marshall, who during a game against the […]
When people hear the word “therapy,” they most often think of it as a solution to an existing problem or issue. Therapy in all of its forms can certainly be that; it provides treatment and rehabilitation for people suffering from a wide range of things. But it may be time to start thinking of therapy […]
ounger bones and muscles tend to bounce back relatively quickly from most common injuries. While a severe fracture or pull might have long-term effects, the majority of everyday injuries only require rest and rehabilitation to make a full recovery. But while this may be the general rule for young people, as we get older, our […]
You may have gotten sick of hearing your parents tell you to “sit up straight!” as a child, but would you believe that they were actually right? Good posture is an important part of your body’s overall health and wellness. Unfortunately, many of us today suffer from bad posture: we sit at desks all day, […]
People seek physical therapy for many reasons, from treatment for an injury to weight loss to treating other health issues. No matter why you need physical therapy, however, it is natural to wonder what exactly to expect on the day of your first physical therapy session. There is no need to be nervous or anxious […]
Many people associate on-the-job injuries with labor-intensive jobs, such as factory workers, construction zone workers, or even athletes. But in spite of the lowered level of activity, office workers can experience many types of injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome, back pain, neck strain, and spine issues. So how can office workers seek help for these […]
Pelvic health is an important and often overlooked part of any person’s physical well-being. Ignoring it for too long can lead to embarrassing and frustrating problems like urinary incontinence. Fortunately there are ways to help relieve this problem. One of the most effective can be pelvic floor exercises which, when taught by a proper physical […]
The most important thing to committed athlete is being able to participate in their sport of choice. However, whether by overexerting their muscles, failing to train properly, or through pure bad luck, an injury can keep an athlete benched indefinitely. Only through proper care can the injury heal and future injuries be prevented so that […]
You may know someone who developed carpal tunnel from overstressing their wrist at work, but in fact, there are many causes of carpal tunnel syndrome. An existing injury to the arm or wrist, an overactive pituitary gland, arthritis: All of these things, among others, can be the cause of carpal tunnel syndrome. So what exactly […]
