Can physical therapy treat sciatica?
Burning pain shooting from your lower back. Aching back or legs after sitting for a while. Numbness or tingling in one leg. People who have these symptoms are likely dealing with a condition called sciatica. Sciatica occurs when one of the sciatic nerves in the lower back is pinched. It’s also one of the leading […]
Why you need physical therapy after a car accident
Car accidents are one of the most frightening times in a person’s life. It happens so suddenly and often without warning that you hardly have time to realize what’s happening until it’s over. And, once it’s over, many people deal with injuries that are painful or limit the function of their bodies. If you have […]
Are you an arthritis pain sufferer? Here’s how physical therapy can help
Many of us don’t realize how important healthy joints are in our daily lives until one or more of them are suffering from pain and stiffness related to arthritis. This condition causes the cartilage in your joints to break down, which itself is painful but can also lead to bone-on-bone grinding in your joints. Although […]
Living with a stiff and achy neck? Physical therapy can help!
Everyone wakes up feeling some pain in their joints or muscles from time to time. But if you find yourself consistently waking up stiff and achy, you could be dealing with an issue that needs professional treatment. Aching or stiffness in your body can be a minor problem that is easily remedied. In other cases, […]
Advent Physical Therapy Announces New Clinic in Hudsonville, Michigan
Hudsonville, MI – July 6, 2020 – Advent Physical Therapy (AdventPT.com), a service of Mercy Health and Alliance Physical Therapy Partners, is pleased to announce the opening of their new outpatient rehabilitation clinic in Hudsonville, Michigan. The new location is part of several health provider groups and services, bringing quality care and convenience to the West Michigan community. This […]
Three leading causes of sports injuries
A sports injury is something that every person may suffer at some point in their athletic career. In fact, it’s estimated that 8.6 million Americans are injured while playing sports or doing other recreational activities every year. Every sport has some risk involved, and this is true for athletes of all levels. A professional athlete […]
Three benefits that physical therapy for arthritis pain can offer
You avoid walking the dog. You can’t play with your grandchildren. These are just a few of the ways people can be negatively impacted by arthritis. Unfortunately, this issue is far too common in the U.S. In fact, it’s reported that more than 54 million Americans have some type of arthritis. Physical therapy has been […]
How would you feel without arthritis pain? Find out with physical therapy!
Chances are using physical therapy to treat arthritis pain isn’t a new suggestion for you. PT has been a respected treatment option for decades, and is known for helping joint pain and stiffness. You might have resisted because the idea of putting yourself through painful exercises is not an appealing one. Yet, physical therapists make […]
Ask a PT: Why do my joints pop and crack when I move?
Joint crepitation or “popping and cracking” can cause a lot of worry in our patients and may lead to negative health beliefs concerning the crepitations. This is a very common question in our clinics and this blog aims to put an end to the negative health beliefs and reassure our patients that what they are […]
What treatments do physical therapists use for breaking up scar tissue?
Most people have a scar or two on their skin, but did you know that scar tissue can also develop inside your body? Such areas of scar tissue are called adhesions. Research shows that adhesions are very common after abdominal surgery. One study reports that up to 93% of abdominal surgery patients develop them. Adhesions […]
Looking for fibromyalgia treatment options? Try physical therapy
A daily battle with pain. Having difficulty sleeping, and constantly walking around in a mental haze. These issues are some of the things that people with fibromyalgia are dealing with. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that affects up to 12 million people in the U.S. About 90% of the people who suffer from it […]
Three benefits of breaking up scar tissue with physical therapy
Sooner or later, most people experience some type of injury that can lead to the development of scar tissue. Scar tissue is tough tissue that develops in your muscles after a tear or incision heals. Because surgery involves incisions in the muscles, it’s normal to develop scar tissue after an operation too. Scar tissue is […]
