Category Archives: Aches and Pain
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November 10
The Role of Physical Therapy in Relieving Chronic Pain
Posted in Aches and PainChronic pain affects more than 100 million people in the U.S. and 20-30% of the global population, reports the National Institutes of Health Office of Disease Prevention. Moreover, experts predict chronic pain will increase in prevalence as people age into later adulthood. Finding relief for pain also continues to...
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October 20
Do you have an upcoming surgery? 3 Reasons to attend post-surgical rehab for a better recovery.
Posted in Uncategorized, Aches and PainFacing surgery can be a little scary. Not only are you unsure how the operation itself will go, you may not be clear about what to expect once the anesthesia has worn off. Fortunately, our physical therapist can walk you through the precise recovery process for your surgery. Call...
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October 10
Aches and pains in the morning? Find out what might be causing them.
Posted in Aches and PainAre you suffering from aches and pains in the morning? Unfortunately, millions of people experience sore muscles and stiff joints in the morning. There could be a variety of reasons for this, with the severity of pain ranging from mild to even severe in some cases. Aches and pains...
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September 20
Do you take a pain reliever every single day? See how physical therapy can help relieve hip and knee pain.
Posted in Aches and PainAre your hips and knees in pain when you wake up? Are you pain when you go to bed? Are the activities you do between sunrise and sunset impacted by chronic hip and knee joint dysfunction? You don’t have to give up hope of living with less pain—nor become...
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December 15
Are Your Shoulders Giving You Headaches?
Posted in Aches and PainDo you know that 47% of the adult population will have a headache at least once within a year according to the World Health Organization? 45 million Americans complain of headaches each year, 8 million visit their doctor, and 3 million went to the emergency room according to US...
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February 11
Aching Shoulders? What you need to know about your rotator cuff…
Posted in Aches and PainIf your shoulder is painful with certain motions or when you sleep, your rotator cuff could be giving you trouble. You need the strength of your rotator cuff to help you do all sorts of activities from brushing your hair and teeth, to lifting objects overhead and even throwing...
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December 11
Overcome Knee and Hip Pain
Posted in Health & Wellness, Aches and PainThe knee joint is the second most complicated joint in the body and has to move in many directions. The knee and hip work in tandem allowing you to walk, run, squat and kneel. When either your hip, knee or ankle have problems moving, the other joints can be...
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November 18
Where Your Pain Is Coming From
Posted in Aches and PainIf you are suffering from aches or pains, here are some important questions that can help you determine the root cause of the problem: How long have you had your pain? For example, acute low back pain may be from a muscle strain. Chronic low back pain is typical...
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