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March 11
Say No to Sciatica! 3 Indicators That You Need to See a Physical Therapist
Posted in UncategorizedEach of your sciatic nerves runs from either side of your lower back down to each of your legs. That’s why a classic sign of sciatica is having a shooting pain on one side only. While compression of one of your sciatic nerves can literally be a “pain in...
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February 20
Bogged Down by Pain? Try These 5 Quick Tips for Less Pain and More Energy
Posted in Health & WellnessIf you’re hurting and need quick relief, your physical therapist can help. In a customized physical therapy program, you’ll learn some highly effective pain relief techniques that can also help boost your energy. Our physical therapy providers are experienced with all types of pain, and can help you live...
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February 10
What you can do to be Healthier, Stronger, and More Active!
Posted in UncategorizedThe tennis shoes collecting dust. The yoga mat curled in the back of your closet. The gym membership that hasn’t seen you in, well, months. Like you need anymore proof that sticking to an exercise routine is tough. Hey, who ever said New Year’s resolutions can’t be made in...
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January 20
Suffering with Back Pain? Check Your Posture!
Posted in UncategorizedIn one longitudinal study, back pain accounted for more than 3 percent of all emergency room visits between 2004 and 2008. It is also estimated that more than 25 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, many with a disability that prevents them from doing normal daily tasks like working...
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January 10
Common Causes of Shoulder Pain and How Physical Therapy Can Help
Posted in UncategorizedYour shoulder is the most flexible and moveable joint in your body, consisting of several bones, muscles, joints and tendons. This means there are several ways the shoulder can become injured and cause pain. There are many causes of shoulder pain and steps you can take to eliminate the...
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December 20
Benefits of Therapeutic Massage for Athletes
Posted in UncategorizedIf you’re an athlete at any level of training or competition, you’re already familiar with the cycle of preparation, participation and recovery that seems to accompany just about any strenuous activity. First, you must prepare your muscles and connective tissues to do their job optimally well. You must then...
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December 10
Is Pain Stopping You From Getting Back in the Game?
Posted in UncategorizedAccording to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, at least 100 million Americans are living with chronic pain (pain lasting longer than three months). As if this isn’t a troubling enough trend, in recent years, physicians have been prescribing more and more prescription pain medications, including opioids. In the...
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November 20
Is Your Back Pain Caused by a Herniated Disc?
Posted in Back PainA herniated disc is a condition that occurs along the spine. Most often, it is found in the lower back. The spine is comprised of 24 bones, and five of them are found in the lower back. There are also nerves and intervertebral discs in the spine. With a...
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November 10
Overcome Knee and Hip Pain for Good with Physical Therapy
Posted in Joint PainHip pain and knee pain are a part of life for many people. Cartilage in the knees, hip or lower back can wear down due to overuse and lead to discomfort or arthritis. Sometimes just a straight-up injury can cause pain. While some cases are so severe that they...
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October 20
How to Put the Spring Back in Your Step
Posted in UncategorizedWhether you’re suffering from an injury or tired, achy muscles, a physical therapist can create a personalized program to help you feel better and have more energy so you can enjoy your daily activities. Call The Center for Physical Health to see how physical therapy can help you achieve...
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