Health blog Category: Physical Therapy
Tips for relieving sciatica pain
Do you have back pain or sciatica? In a study reported in the journal Orthopedics, 650 people were examined for low back pain or sciatica. About 25% had reported an episode of sciatica in the past 6 months of the study. This shows how common sciatica really is. Sciatica is a term used to describe pain in the buttock or radiating down the leg that is caused by irritation to the sciatic nerve. There are many causes of back pain that can radiate pain down the leg, such as a herniated disc.
Read full blogTips for avoiding back pain
Is your back pain interfering with your life?
If you answered yes, you are not alone! Nearly four out of five people experience back pain at some point in their lifetime and many have repeat incidents of back pain throughout their life. With proper care and education, you can learn to prevent bouts of back pain from occurring.
Back pain can vary, from a persistent dull ache to sudden sharp pain, and can have many causes.
Muscle Stretching for Relieving Neck and Back Pain
Being pain free allows us to be able to participate in our daily activities and enjoy our lives. But when we experience pain, both acutely and chronically, we have a limited desire to participate in the activities we normally enjoy. Understanding the causes of your aches and pains can help you prevent them and enjoy life more!
Most aches and pains in the neck stem from tight muscles and poor posture. Stretching the tight muscles along the back of your neck, strengthening the muscles in the front of your neck and upper body, and most importantly improving your overall posture, can help to relieve neck and back pain.
Preventing and Treating Sports Injuries
Sports injuries are typically defined as injuries to the musculoskeletal system, including muscles, bones, and tissues such as ligaments, tendons and cartilage.
For many young athletes, the most common injuries occur due to acute trauma or overuse of a joint. Acute trauma is an injury that occurs due to force from a fall or tackle and is usually more easily identified when the injury occurs. There is immediate sharp pain and swelling and it usually leads to a trip to the Emergency room.
Manual Therapy vs. Massage
Manual Therapy VS. Massage, What’s The Difference?
At first glance it is easy to mistake manual therapy for a massage. However, there are significant differences between these two treatment methods.
A massage is the use of rhythmically applied pressure to the skin and soft tissues of the body. Massage is used to reduce tension, anxiety, stress, and promote overall circulation, relaxation, and flexibility.
Manual therapy is the application of hands-on techniques to body tissues with intent to therapeutically asses and treat.
Increasing Core Strength to Relieve Pain
How Your Core Muscle Strength Affects Your Health
Do you ever find yourself slouching in a chair, slumping at the computer or your belly sticking out after standing for awhile? This is a sign of core muscle weakness that can negatively affect your health and create long-term back or neck pain.
What are Your Core Muscles?
Your “core” is the group of muscles that help stabilize your body and give a strong anchor point from which your skeleton can move properly with good posture.
5 Ways to Relieve Neck and Back Pain
If you are suffering with back or neck pain, it can be confusing to determine the right way to relieve your pain and get back to normal activities. For some, permanent injury or changes in their body mean arthritis and the tendency for more aches and pains. However, it doesn’t mean you can’t do something about it and return to a pain-free life.
Here are some tips to relieve your neck and back pain:
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Read full blogHow to Relieve Shoulder Pain
If your shoulder is painful with certain motions or when you sleep, your rotator cuff could be giving you trouble. You need the strength and stability of your rotator cuff to relieve that pain and help you complete all of your daily activities such as:
- Brushing your hair
- Brushing your teeth
- Lifting objects overhead
- Throwing a baseball.
The rotator cuff is the group of four muscles that surround your shoulder joint, guiding and controlling the way your shoulder moves.
Read full blogSuffering with back pain? It could be your thighs…
If you are one of the 80% of the population who suffers with back pain, you know that it can just be a real pain. Back pain interferes with your life, making it difficult to bend and pick up your shoes, or complete all of your daily activities. It can make you irritable and affect your ability to participate in social activities with family, friends, or co-workers.
Did you know that poor thigh strength is often a big contributor to back pain?
Is Pain Stopping You From Getting Back in the Game?
Don’t let pain sideline you!
There is nothing more exciting than taking on a new challenge, sport or activity. For most of us, the thrill of accomplishing a physical goal is what we live for. However, are you prepared for it? The term “weekend warrior” means a person who doesn’t really train for what they are doing; instead, they just go out and do the activity on the weekends.