1. Stretching Increases Your Flexibility Are you frustrated because you don’t seem to have the same range of motion that you once did? A variety of musculoskeletal challenges can reduce your flexibility, creating stiffness and making certain motions uncomfortable or even impossible. Stretching can gently coax the stiffness out of tight tissues. Depending on the
Headaches are a common issue that can plague everyone from preteens to retirees. However, when recurring tension or stress-related headaches make it difficult to get through your day, pain relief therapy may be necessary to provide long-lasting pain relief. Our movement therapist has the skills necessary to target the root cause of your headaches and
Your sciatic nerves run from your lower back down your legs. People who suffer from sciatica typically describe a “shooting pain” sensation on one side of their body. While this condition does not always require medical treatment, physical therapy can help ease your pain and lessen some of your other uncomfortable symptoms. How can physical
Are you in need of surgery in the near future? Do you have a physically demanding job or sport that puts you at risk of injury? Are your muscles and joints simply not what they used to be, becoming frail and weak? If you identify with any of these scenarios, you should consider preventative rehabilitation,
Did you know that a longitudinal study found that 3% of all emergency room visits between the years of 2004-2008 were due to back pain or injury? The most commonly reported area of pain is the back, which isn’t surprising considering the number of people who experience issues with it. Approximately 25 million people across
Your shoulders are your most movable and flexible joints. They are an incredibly complex part of your body, consisting of several tendons, muscles, and bones. Your shoulders also provide you with a wide range of mobility, allowing you to perform physical tasks throughout the day. While your shoulders are capable of accomplishing a lot, their
One of the most effective and powerful aspects of pain therapy is core strength training. The set of muscles that make up your core also work to anchor your center of gravity. This helps maintain your balance, both when you’re moving and when you’re standing still. Through pain therapy treatments, you can strengthen your core
There are a variety of reasons why you may be experiencing back or neck pain. For example, any changes in the spine’s anatomy can lead to back pain, such as lumbar disc herniation, lumbar degenerative disc disease, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or osteoarthritis. The most common cause of neck pain is due to muscle strains. There
Is stretching part of your daily life? If not, it should be. Stretching is a great way to start your day and it comes with a wide range of benefits. Don’t know where to start? Don’t fret! Our licensed pain relief specialists can help you create a stretching plan that will work best for you.
