Most Americans will suffer temporary back pain at some point in their lives. However, when nagging back pain is not temporary, it becomes a significant quality of life issue. The National Institute of Health states that back pain is the most experienced form of pain for Americans. In fact, one in every four Americans has
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End Your Nagging Back Pain
April 8th, 2024
Say ‘So Long Shoulder Pain’ with Physical Therapy
April 1st, 2024Overcome Shoulder Pain with Physical Therapy For many people, shoulder pain makes even the most mundane motions—reaching the top shelf, brushing your hair—feel impossible. And the slightest shoulder pain can have a significant impact on your life. Before your minor shoulder pain turns into a major problem, consider trying physical therapy. Since physical therapists are
Four Ways Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Your Headache Pain
March 15th, 2024Over 45 million Americans suffer from headache pain, making it the 3rd most common disease in the world, impacting 1 out of 7 people. While there are many different “triggers” such as alcohol, chocolate, scents, and other factors that cause headaches and migraines, most people who suffer from chronic or recurring headaches have underlying neck
Don’t Miss Your Shot At Optimal Health
March 11th, 2024Learn About the Benefits of Asking for PT First Where do you feel it most? Your sore neck, the nagging back pain, or maybe those aching shoulders keep you on the sideline. You might have even reached up to massage them, hoping to relieve some of your pain. Like many, you may ignore these aches
Chronic Pain? Why Movement Matters
March 4th, 2024While “acute” pain is the body’s initial response to an injury with symptoms that decline as the body heals, chronic pain follows a very different pattern. Much like that battery-powered bunny, pain keeps going and going.
Prepare And Recover with Physical Therapy
February 19th, 2024The Importance of Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation When Considering Orthopedic Surgery The unique challenges of long, cold winters in the Northeast can cause many people to delay routine healthcare and surgeries. For many, these surgeries are pushed to spring. In the midst of winter, now is the perfect time to chart your healthcare plan that tackles
Tips to Overcome Back Pain this Winter
January 30th, 2024The frigid winter months are approaching quickly, bringing exciting things such as holidays, winter sports season, and an escape from the heat and humidity of summer. However, the cold weather can also mean a return of back pain. The drop in temperature causes your muscles, tendons, and ligaments to tighten resulting in your nerve roots
New Year, New View on Physical Therapy
January 8th, 2024The Benefits of Health and Movement in the Year Ahead The beginning of the calendar year is here! And, with all of your competing priorities, your health and safety may fall lower on your list. But, waiting until an injury happens can create even more chaos in your calendar. Physical therapy is often perceived as
Physical Therapists Are Your Partners in Health
October 16th, 2023Throughout this year, we’ve showcased the incredible ways physical therapy can improve lives. Since October is National Physical Therapy Month, we wanted to give you an easy look at the helpful information we have provided over the past few months to help identify how physical therapy can help you or your loved ones. Prepare For
Celebrate Health When You Ask for PT First
October 9th, 2023The injury cycle is pretty predictable. You get injured, are in pain, and wait to see if it improves. Then, when it doesn’t get better, you call your doctor to schedule an appointment. Days, weeks, or months later, you are seen by your provider. Your doctor wants you to have X-rays or an MRI before
