Category Archives: Physical Therapy
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January 20
Physical Therapy Just as Effective for Spinal Stenosis as Surgery
Posted in Physical TherapyA new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine that followed 169 participants showed that physical therapy was just as effective for people suffering from spinal stenosis as surgery (1). In fact, the results point to what physical therapists have known for decades, people suffering with back pain...
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January 10
Is Your Balance Setting You Up For An Injury?
Posted in Physical TherapyIt’s what gives us the ability to walk on two legs and stays with us our entire life, balance. Our balance and vestibular system develop as we grow from a baby all the way through adulthood, and then begin to decline. Most people don’t know their balance is not...
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December 23
Is Your Back or Neck Pain From a Herniated Disc?
Posted in Health & Wellness, Back Pain, Physical TherapyIf you feel radiating pain, numbness or tingling it is possible one or more of your nerves may be irritated by a bulging or herniated disc. The bones in your spine are called vertebrae and in-between the vertebrae are your discs, which act as shock absorbers. These control the...
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November 30
How to put the spring back in your step
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyWe live in paradise with lots of outdoor activities to enjoy. However, if you suffer from knee pain, arthritis, low back pain or other aches and pains that keep you from being active, there are things you can easily do to become more active. Change How You Sit A...
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September 23
The benefits of stretching
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyAs you age, your muscle tissue actually dries out a little, tightening. This causes a loss of range of motion in your joints and tissues. In addition to the loss of range of motion, it can really limit your active lifestyles and hinder day-to-day, normal motions. Tasks that used...
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