Health Blog Category: Physical Therapy
Stay Safe and Effective: Blood Flow Restriction Training Precautions
Your goal to keep pushing the limits and to continue improving is commendable, but let’s remember one important aspect – your safety. Understanding and implementing the necessary blood flow restriction precautions can make all the difference in reaching your goals while avoiding unnecessary complications that could impede your progress.
Imagine John, a 40-year-old fitness enthusiast who loves pushing the boundaries. He has recently discovered blood flow restriction (BFR) training.
Read full blogUnlocking Relief: Benefits of Manual Therapy for Effective Pain Management
Are you living with persistent pain? Does it impact your ability to perform day-to-day tasks or enjoy your favorite recreational activities? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything, and none of it has worked? If so, then you should consider manual therapy for pain management.
Manual therapy goes hand-in-hand with physical therapy. These hands-on treatment techniques have a long history within the field, and the physical therapists at Balance Rehabilitation & Health Science regularly incorporate them into our customized treatment plans, especially when patients need help with pain management.
Read full blogUnveiling the Culprits: Common Causes of Shoulder Pain
Is shoulder pain keeping you from sleeping? Is it preventing you from grabbing dishes off that high shelf or brushing your hair? Most common causes of shoulder pain don’t cause pain alone but will also limit your mobility, meaning shoulder pain can profoundly impact your day-to-day life. Fortunately, the physical therapists at Balance Rehabilitation & Health Science are here to help!
The shoulder is a complex ball-and-socket joint with several moving parts.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy: Your Path to Natural, Drug-free Pain Relief
Did you know that 66% of the United States adult population, or more than 131 million people, use prescription drugs everyday? Some prescription drugs can be helpful, and are important for treating a variety of illnesses, but the national opioid epidemic should encourage us all to think twice about relying on prescription medication for pain-relief.
Fortunately, physical therapy offers a natural and completely safe way to treat pain. If you’re tired of suffering from chronic pain, contact Balance Rehabilitation & Health Science today to discover how we can help you access a natural form of long-lasting pain relief —without any of the harmful side-effects of prescription drugs.
Read full blogBounce Back To a Pain-Free Life With Physical Therapy
Are you in serious acute or chronic pain? Perhaps you’ve had an issue with your back or hip for a long time. Maybe you’re healing from an unforeseen sports injury, or you’re still coping with the effects of an automobile accident. No matter what the case may be, physical therapy can help you with any problem you’re having. If your pain is interfering with your everyday activities, please contact Balance Rehab & Health Science clinic as soon as possible to book a physical therapy session.
Read full blogGet To The Source of Your Arthritis Pain With Physical Therapy!
Arthritis is a disorder of the joints that millions of people live with. It results in joint inflammation that can cause aches, pains, stiffness, and limited mobility. While there are over 100 types of arthritis, they are typically split into two categories: monoarthritis, meaning only one joint is affected, and oligoarthritis, meaning multiple joints are affected.
The two most commonly reported types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis develops from “wear and tear” of cartilage, while rheumatoid arthritis develops from an overactive immune system.
Read full blogLearn the Perfect Squatting Techniques with Physical Therapy
Squats are very useful, and they are an excellent activity to use in the everyday fitness schedule. When most people think about squats, they envision toning their legs and glutes. Squats, on the other hand, may support several different areas of the body in various ways. Strong legs are essential for carrying the entire body, and squats can help runners lose excess weight and increase body mobility.
Squats may also be used to develop muscle to avoid injury.
Read full blogFight Back Pain With Physical Therapy Treatment
If you are living with chronic back pain, you know how limiting it can be to your daily life. It can hurt to sleep, it can hurt to get up out of bed, and it can hurt to bend over or pick your child up. Dealing with back pain day in and out gets old!
That’s why it’s important to consult with a physical therapist as soon as it starts. The longer you wait, the more likely it becomes that it may progress into a more serious issue.
Read full blogPut An End To Headache Pain With Physical Therapy
Did you know that headaches are the third most common pain complaint across the world? (International Headache Society). It’s true! So if you began reading this and you are suffering from headaches, breathe a sigh of relief: you are not alone.
It is no secret that headaches can cause limits to your daily life. Fortunately though, physical therapy can help you overcome those painful barriers.
If you are living with constant headaches and you’re looking for relief, contact Balance Rehabilitation & Health Science in today to schedule a consult with one of our licensed physical therapists.
Read full blog6 Tips To Increase Your Daily Physical Activity
It’s true that finding time to workout during the day might be difficult. For many people, it appears to be an all-or-nothing proposition. You work for 8 hours, commute home, drive your children to their activities, prepare supper, and get ready for bed… It appears that there aren’t enough hours in the day to get the amount of physical activity you desire. Finding the time and energy to do so can be tough!
Fortunately, there are a number of simple methods to include physical activity into your everyday routine without having to go to the gym or schedule a session.
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