So 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 blogStand Up to Your Back Pain with Physical Therapy Relief
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 good news is that you don’t have to live with back pain permanently. Taking a proactive approach like working with a physical therapist can help you find back pain relief at long last. Contact our office for more information on how physical therapy can relieve your back pain.
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 blogPhysical Therapy vs. Occupational Therapy: What’s the Difference?
Before you can understand why physical therapy and occupational therapy are both so important, you must first understand the differences between physical therapy and occupational therapy. Physical therapy refers to a variety of natural and conservative treatments aimed at relieving pain and promoting healing. Occupational therapy, while it is a similar form of conservative treatment, focuses more on rehabilitation and the “relearning” of daily activities. The purpose of occupational therapy is to make daily life easier by participating in treatments and exercises.
Read full blogHand Therapy: How Can It Help Me?
While your hands may be small when compared to the rest of your body, they put in a ton of work each day. Your hands are important for nearly everything that you do, making wrist and joint pain extremely inconvenient. If you are unable to pick up objects or lift things without experiencing pain in your hand or wrist, it’s easy to avoid completing even the simplest of tasks. Luckily, at Hands-On Physical Therapy, we can help to relieve your pain and restore proper function to your hands.
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