We’ve all seen them; the sports’ movies where the star athlete gets severely hurt and goes to physical therapy to get themselves back into shape for the next season. At the end, after a fast-paced montage, they are triumphant and ready to take on the world. While this can happen and is definitely a fantastic use of physical therapy, it’s…
Massage therapists routinely treat people to relieve tight muscles from stress. Not only is massage excellent relaxation therapy, but medical evidence supports using massage therapy in injury rehabilitation. Health care has included massage therapy for thousands of years. Human structure and conditions, like musculoskeletal injuries, pregnancies, stress, and disease, are affected by muscle tone and conditioning. Studies have indicated that…
According to the American Migraine Foundation, about 39 million Americans suffer from migraines. That number is likely higher as there is a misunderstanding surrounding migraines, and they often go untreated. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about half of adults will experience at least one headache every year. Whether you have headaches or migraines, both conditions negatively affect your…
The use of our backs is necessary for nearly everything we do. So, it can be distressing and frustrating dealing with back pain. Back pain is one of the most common sources of pain reported to doctors. About 65 million Americans have reported back pain throughout their lives. 16 million of those people, about 8% of the American population, suffer…
Doctors are a vital part of the fabric of society and the health care plan of many individuals. Of course, there isn’t a single doctor that treats every ailment or issue. Many doctors specialize in one area or system of the body. You can see a cardiologist for your heart, and a neurologist for your nervous system or brain, but…
School can be rough on your kid’s back. They’re sitting most of the day, and many kids will slouch in their seat or hunch over their desk. Many schools require that they carry several books around all day. Or, maybe your kid has a heavy backpack that they carry on their walk to and from school. What can you do…
39% of adults in the United States reported having back pain in the past 3 months. 54% of those adults reported having neck or back pain that has lasted for at least 5 years. A whopping 73% said they use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain treatment. Back and neck pain links to the spine, one of the most important parts…
Psoas syndrome is a rare and often misdiagnosed condition that presents itself as chronic lower back pain. This condition occurs when the psoas muscle becomes injured and anyone can get it, but runners and athletes are more likely to get injured. The psoas muscles are up to 16 inches long and extend from each side of your spine to connect…
An automobile accident is one of the most common causes of injury to joints, muscles, and bones. Immediately following a car accident, drivers and passengers may not feel any pain; however, the collision may have caused a whiplash injury. Whiplash injury occurs during an automobile accident when a person’s head is suddenly forced backward and forwards by the physics of…
Summer is almost here! Soon, it will be time for sunny skies, pool parties, barbeques… and plenty of injuries. your summer tan, it’s important to keep yourself safe — and we have a few tips to help you! Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate The EPA estimates that extreme heat takes the lives of around 1,300 Americans each year. Heat-related illnesses are most…
