An estimated 3% of Americans have an aneurysm — whether they know it or not. You can protect your health by learning the signs of a brain aneurysm. That’s your best chance for seeking help before it ruptures and causes a stroke.
Jun 17th, 2021
An estimated 3% of Americans have an aneurysm — whether they know it or not. You can protect your health by learning the signs of a brain aneurysm. That’s your best chance for seeking help before it ruptures and causes a stroke.
If you struggle with foot pain, you’re not alone. Up to 36% of adults face the same problem and many don’t realize that orthotics can do more than cushion and relieve the pain. Customized orthotics can also correct the underlying foot problem.
At least 80% of adults struggle with back pain in their lifetime and 14% will face neck pain. For many, the initial pain turns into a chronic problem. Considering the odds, it’s worth it to take a few simple steps to prevent pain from developing.
Orthopaedic injuries account for nearly 80% of injury-related health care visits. We specialize in the pain relief and physical therapy you need to recover from an orthopaedic injury. Find out about the most common musculoskeletal problems we treat.
Mention a needle and most people think of a painful injection. But that’s not what you experience during dry needling. It’s not an injection, the needles are different, and the result is welcome relief from the pain of knotted muscles.
Most people push through pain or ignore discomfort if it’s tolerable. But when it comes to a torn ACL, that’s never the best choice. If you want to regain optimal strength and prevent ongoing knee instability, don’t delay ACL treatment.
Neurological injuries range from a mild concussion to a severe traumatic brain or spinal cord injury that affects your ability to function. Reaching a full recovery hinges on getting immediate medical care at the first sign of a neurological injury.
Pain can linger for many reasons. No matter the reason, the most important thing you can do to protect your long-term health is deciding when it’s time to see a doctor for help with your pain. Read on for some tips to guide your decision.
Physical therapy is a healing treatment with a long-standing reputation for successfully helping patients overcome musculoskeletal problems. But there are many other benefits of physical therapy that you may not be aware of.
Vestibular disorders cause dizziness and a sudden loss of balance, symptoms that are dangerous if you’re in the wrong place when they strike. A specialized physical therapy program can help you overcome the signs of a vestibular disorder.
Over-the-counter (OTC) and custom orthotics are both designed to go inside your shoes, cushion your feet, and relieve foot pain. But custom orthotics go way beyond those basics by correcting your specific foot, gait, and balance problems.
Athletes who value staying in the game know that generic rehabilitation after an injury won’t get you where you want to be. You need the results that come from rehabilitation managed by a physical therapist who’s a sports medicine specialist.
Whether you want to get back in the game or return to your nightly walk, fast recovery from a hip, knee, leg, ankle, or foot injury is your top priority. The quickest way to rehabilitate and get back into action is with an antigravity treadmill.
Chronic back pain is the leading cause of disability in adults and it’s a problem you can often prevent when you pay attention to daily habits that contribute to back pain. Read on to learn our six recommendations for avoiding chronic back pain.
Rheumatoid arthritis is diagnosed in 1.3 million Americans, affecting women three times more often than men. While those are interesting facts, they’re not the most important. Read on to learn the top five things to know about rheumatoid arthritis.
Once plantar fasciitis progresses to the point of causing severe heel pain, you’ll be sidelined for months while the injured ligament heals. Identifying and avoiding the triggers goes a long way to preventing plantar fasciitis.
If you have a tight, knotted muscle, dry needling relieves the pain by relaxing the muscle fibers. Even patients who tend to shy away from needles discover they easily tolerate the procedure and it’s well worth the results they achieve
Have you been absent from the gym? Are you ready to make the most of 2020 and get back into your exercise routine? Don’t forget to schedule a wellness visit with us! Read more to learn about the benefits of seeing a sports medicine specialist.
The old saying about there being no gain without pain is certainly not the case with physical therapy. The steps you take in physical therapy are designed to relieve your pain and set you up for long-lasting results.
An ACL tear in the knee is one of the most common sports injuries. After receiving treatment, you can get active again by following a carefully designed knee rehab program.
Compartment syndrome is a condition that can result in leg/arm pain, and is important to quickly identify and treat
Many people are afraid that taking up running as a form of exercise will damage their knees, but this may not actually be true
Advanced medical imaging has done wonders for the medical field, but is only a piece of the puzzle
Flexibility and mobility, while often used interchangeably, are actually not the same thing.
