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Therapeutic exercises help with lower back pain treatment
Lower back pain is a common issue experienced by adults in the U.S., and you may have heard older people refer to this type of pain as lumbago. This type of pain is so common that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimated that more than 80% of adults...
What conditions can pediatric physical therapy treat?
Pediatric physical therapy is any physical therapy practice specifically designed for the unique needs of children. There can be many different reasons and conditions that children may need to see a physical therapist for, but it is important that they see someone who...
Three signs that Kinesio taping could work for you
Whether you’re watching beach volleyball, cycling or basketball, chances are you’ve seen athletes on TV or in person wearing brightly colored Kinesio tape. You may have even seen someone using it at the gym or the tennis court. You’re probably guessing it’s some sort...
Is spinal stenosis causing your back or neck pain?
You may think you’re having back or neck pain from a pulled muscle or some other simple injury. However, you may actually be suffering from a condition called spinal stenosis. If you’re experiencing back pain, neck pain or other symptoms, you may want to find out if...
At-home physical therapy treatments
When most people think of physical therapy, they probably think of in-office sessions with a clinician who performs stretches and movements with the patient. While this is indeed a key part of most treatment programs, did you know that at-home treatments are also...
What are the benefits of manual therapy?
Manual therapy is a fundamental part of physical therapy that involves an assortment of hands-on techniques to treat patients who are dealing with pain and limited mobility. Physical therapy can help patients who are dealing with a very wide range of problems,...
Suffering with Back Pain? Check Your Posture!
If you are like most people, you have had someone tell you to sit or stand up straight — probably during your teenage years. At the time, the demand was probably annoying and one you did your best to ignore. But it turns out that good posture is important for more...
Three secrets to successful spinal stenosis treatment
Chronic back pain makes it difficult to live your life and enjoy your favorite activities. There are several different causes of back pain, and, fortunately, most of them can be treated with noninvasive methods. One condition that can benefit from noninvasive...
Treatment for hamstring injuries
The hamstrings are muscles on the back of each leg that run between the hips and knees. These long muscles are very susceptible to injury, especially due to muscle imbalances between the hamstrings and other muscles such as the quadriceps. Hamstring injuries can be...
Try Physical Therapy for These 5 Common Causes of Shoulder Pain
Physical therapy is a safe, effective and non-invasive treatment option that is designed to relieve pain resulting from a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, workplace injuries and more. Regular appointments with a physical therapist are ideal...
Targeted back pain exercises can offer relief
If you’re suffering from back pain, you might be surprised to learn that exercise can be an effective treatment. This especially may be the case if you developed back pain as a result of a sports or exercise related injury. After all, it seems like the most common...
Exercises for shoulder pain relief
Shoulder pain is an unfortunate problem for many athletes, weightlifters and people with physically demanding jobs. While it may seem counterintuitive, since physical activity is often the cause of shoulder pain, there are a number of targeted exercises that provide...
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