Finally Relieve Those Aches in Your Back with Physical Therapy
Find the Answer to Your Back Pains Today!
Most Americans will suffer temporary back pain at some point in their lives. When back pain is not temporary, however, it becomes a major quality of life issue. The American Physical Therapy Association states that back pain is the most commonly experienced form of pain for Americans.
In fact, one in every four Americans has sustained some sort of back pain in the past three months.
Read full blogThe Drug-Free Path to Pain Relief: Physical Therapy
Pain is a serious problem in today’s world. An estimated 1 out of every 5 Americans suffers from some degree of chronic pain, and 8 percent of those sufferers find the pain so intense that they can’t pursue their normal activities. It’s little wonder, then, that painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs have grown into such a mammoth industry. Unfortunately, these drugs offer their own share of troubles, from addiction to dangerous effects on internal organs. Many people are now seeking effective pain relief that doesn’t come from a pill bottle.
Read full blogSo You’ve Been Having Back Pain… Could it be Caused by a Herniated Disc?
If you’ve been experiencing back pain, it just may be a herniated disc. A herniated disc can put extra pressure on the muscles and nerves around the spinal column. Symptoms may include, pain on one side of the body, pain that radiates to the arms or legs, aching, burning sensations in the affected area and pain with certain movements.
What is a Herniated Disc?
The spinal column is comprised of a series of bones.
Read full blogUnderstanding Fibromyalgia
In a previous blog, we discussed the truth about fibromyalgia. Many people who live with fibromyalgia may not even know they have it until it is diagnosed, since it portrays itself as a collection of symptoms rather than a disease.
Fibromyalgia is a physiological condition that is commonly accompanied by chronic pain, fatigue, changes in mood, or irregular sleep patterns. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms and have not been diagnosed with an alternative condition, you may be living with fibromyalgia.
Read full blogGet Moving with SMARTfit!
At Hands-On Physical Therapy, we’ve introduced a new, innovative technology into our practice: SMARTfit!
SMARTfit technology focuses on the improvement of a patient’s brain motor network. Therefore, it is commonly used for the treatment of balance and vestibular disorders. However, it can also aid in the recovery of neural injuries or concussions.
SMARTfit works by training the brain and improving memory. When using SMARTfit, a patient will undergo a series of targeted exercises to improve visual, brain, and motor function.
Read full blogHands-On Physical Therapy Can Help With Vertigo & Dizziness
We’ve all had the sensation of being dizzy – as if you can’t focus, can’t see straight, can’t stand upright without swaying or falling. You may even experience “tunnel vision,” where your peripheral vision goes dark for a few seconds.
Dizziness is common and can have many causes. Vertigo, however, is a little different. While dizziness is typically synonymous with “lightheadedness,” which creates the illusion of being unsteady, vertigo is typically a response to a physiological factor that is causing a quite literal imbalance in your body.
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