Low back pain is jarringly common. About one–half of all working Americans experience symptoms at least once every year, and roughly 31 million are affected by it at any given point in time. So if you happen to place yourself in this category, you’ll have an abundance of company. Dealing with low back pain can […]
Low back pain is extremely common. About one half of all working Americans experience symptoms at least once a year, and roughly 31 million are affected by it at any given point in time. Dealing with low back pain can be troublesome. Typical movements like bending over to pick something off the ground or twisting […]
Knee osteoarthritis is a disorder that involves ageârelated changes to the cartilage in a knee joint. In a normal knee, the ends of each bone are covered by cartilage, a smooth substance that protects the bones from one another and absorbs shock during impact. In knee osteoarthritis, this cartilage becomes stiff and loses its elasticity, […]
One of the biggest motivators is being able to keep up with your grandchildren. Is there a secret to staying active for your grandkids? As you age, the best way to do this is to increase your strength and flexibility. But, how do you get started? Here are some factors to consider: Resistance Training: Resistance […]
We spend roughly one–third of our lives sleeping, so it follows that the habits we keep during the night have a major impact on our waking lives. Sufficient sleep is an essential component of good overall health, as getting between 7–9 hours of sleep every night is linked with countless benefits, including stress relief, a […]
Physical therapists utilize a variety of interventions for each patient they treat, and their guiding principle is to always combine whichever interventions are most likely to produce a successful outcome. Most treatment programs will include a combination of exercises to increase strength and flexibility, hands–on manual techniques to alleviate pain and improve function, and passive […]
If youâre over the age of 75, you might worry about the possibility of falling on a regular basis. This concern is completely understandable, as falls are the leading cause of injury for older adults, and the likelihood of falling increases with each additional year of age. About 40% of older adults living at home […]
In the realm of sportsârelated injuries, the hamstring is one that most people are at least somewhat familiar with. This makes sense, as a pulled hamstringâor hamstring strainâis one of the more common injuries in sports. The pain and movement restrictions that result from this type of injury usually prevents an athlete from participating in […]
If you have a tough time ending your day without reaching for a piece of chocolateâor fourâto satisfy your sweet tooth and give you that blissful boost that few other foods can provide, you might want to up. Although dark chocolate certainly tastes good and may provide several health benefits due to its high concentration […]
W Receiving physical therapy treatment for vertigo can help to reduce or eliminate symptoms. As we discussed in our first post, vertigo is the feeling of motion when you are completely still. It occurs when there is a problem with the vestibular system. This leads to the primary symptom of perceived motion, as well as […]
