What’s the Difference Between Back Pain and Sciatica?
“Back pain” is a general term used to describe a wide range of physical symptoms. It is a broad-based term that can describe physical pain from a wide range of causes. Sciatica is a specific type of back pain, and fortunately, it is usually very simple to identify and treat because of its unique symptoms. Hands-On Physical Therapy in Astoria, NY, can work with you to relieve back pain symptoms, sciatica pain, arthritis and other conditions that are causing you pain.
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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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Low back pain is one of the most common reasons that patients visit Hands-On Physical Therapy each day. In fact, the condition affects anywhere from 85 to 90 percent of Americans at some point in their lives. However, many patients want to avoid surgery to help correct their low back issues, making physical therapy an ideal treatment option. If you or a loved one is suffering from low back pain, our skilled and knowledgeable physical therapists can help quickly relieve your chronic pain.
Read full blogWhat does RICE and MEAT have to do with Physical Therapy?
When you hear the words rice and meat, we won’t blame you for thinking about food!
In the physical therapy world, the RICE method (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) has long been the recommended treatment for sports injuries. It is a recognized way to handle injuries, but recent reports suggest that ice and complete rest might delay recovery. Complete rest causes the muscles surrounding the injury to tighten, causing the potential for further injury once the activity is resumed.
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Few people associate the word robotics with physical therapy, but physical therapists play an important role in helping individuals prepare, use and maintain robotic limbs. In fact, physical therapists are highly skilled in the use of robotic technology, which is emerging an important aspect of rehabilitation.
Robotics can take many forms in physical therapy. For starters, robotic devices encourage motion and help with balance. Real-time feedback allows physical therapists to monitor the smallest change in a patient’s condition.
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Exercise tends to break down muscle fibers while rest allows muscles to recuperate and emerge stronger. The appropriate amount of exercise, followed by recovery leads to an ongoing cycle of improvement over time. Strength and endurance improve, creating a foundation for long-term health.
It doesn’t matter if you want to reduce body fat, improve strength, increase flexibility or simply feel better; the first step is to determine the correct intensity and duration of exercise.
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Children undergo a number of ailments and injuries during their developmental years, some minor, while others can significantly impact the quality of their daily lives. These can include genetic, neurological (such as cerebral palsy) and orthopedic disorders.
Physical therapists are trained to diagnose a variety of developmental problems in children. They work closely with other healthcare professionals (like pediatricians) to design effective treatment plans that provide holistic approaches to many of the challenges faced by children during their developmental years.
Read full blogHow to Deal with Chronic Joint and Muscle Pain
All of us have experienced pain and discomfort in the muscles and joints at some point, especially with age. In most cases, the use of over the counter medications, hot/cold packs and rest help resolve the problem.
Muscle and joint pain can be extremely troublesome to say the least. Some cases start with mild discomfort while others can become so severe that simple things like sitting, standing and walking become extremely painful, limiting day to day activities.
Read full blogDon’t Fall For This… (Reduce the risks of falling)
The risk of falling increases with age. A reduction in balance and an increase in reaction time increases the likelihood of falls. In most cases, there is an underlying factor or a risk factor that results in a fall. Reducing the number of risk factors and improving balance with regular exercise are key components of fall prevention.
Falls may be linked to a person’s physical condition (failure to exercise regularly results in poor muscle tone, decreased bone mass and reduced flexibility).
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