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A Herniated Disc Could Be The Reason Your Back Hurts
Do you ever hear yourself moaning about persistent lower back pain? You may be suffering from a herniated disc. Herniated discs can appear anywhere in the spine, although they are most frequent in the lower back. Back pain can be exacerbated by a variety of medical problems, but in many cases, it is caused by a herniated disk.
Your spine works intensely during the day, and even minor movements will cause discomfort if there are underlying problems.
Read full blogKeep Your Joints Healthy With These 3 Tips
There is no question that exercise is beneficial, but it can be taxing on the knees! Did you know that the US Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of intensive aerobic exercise? Believe it or not, it’s true. Are you getting that much exercise?
It can be overwhelming to know how to keep your knees secure during these times of intense physical exercise, so a physical therapist can assist you with learning appropriate procedures for staying stable and safe during your exercises.
Read full blogHave You Sustained A Concussion? Recover Faster With PT Treatments
Concussions are a major concern for athletes, including those who participate in high-impact sports. It is a debilitating injury that can impair your physical and mental capacities for an extended period of time. Concussions are normally caused by a traumatic impact, such as an athletic collision or a car crash.
Although concussions can be debilitating and restricting, physical therapy therapies can help provide recovery and relaxation. You don’t have to figure out a recovery plan on your own.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy: Treating Arthritis Without Drugs
Stiffness and discomfort don’t have to be a part of our daily lives — and yet many people assume that they’re doomed to suffer from arthritis pain. If you’ve been losing more and more of your mobility and productivity due to chronic joint inflammation, you may be disappointed by the use of painkilling drugs or even alarmed by the potential dangers of such drugs.
Fortunately, you have a safer, more effective path toward arthritis pain management: physical therapy.
Read full blogDo You Have A Herniated Disc? Solve the Mystery Of That Curious Back Pain
Has a friend or family member ever told you they have a “slipped disc”? You’ve probably heard the term a few times, however, it’s actually a misnomer, since discs don’t actually ever “slip” but either degenerate, bulge, or herniate.
Painful? Maybe. Annoying? Absolutely. Fortunately, a physical therapist can treat all these issues!
The latter condition, called disc herniation, occurs when the outer layer of the disc tears. This allows the disc’s inner gel-like substance to leak out into the surrounding joint area.
Read full blogThe Secret To Stopping Aches And Pains With Good Nutrition
Whenever you pair good nutrition with physical therapy, it’s a duo unlike any other. However, many people know that good nutrition is the pathway to good health. Good nutrition is a simple and powerful way to help with those aches and pains.
How Nutrition Can Help Physical Therapy
Nutritional interventions are alone useful tools to improve overall health outcomes in patients, and specifically reduce inflammation. Low-grade inflammation and oxidative stress underlie chronic osteoarthritis.
Read full blogShould You Be Wearing Weightlifting Shoes In The Gym?
If you’re an athlete or someone who enjoys copious amounts of exercise, you need to maintain a high fitness level. This requires relying on strong core muscles to stabilize our bodies so that we can perform weightlifting to the best of our ability. One of the primary exercises to strengthen the core is the squat.
This seems like a pretty typical and easy exercise, but in order to perfect it, athletes must improve their form.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Can Help With Flat Feet!
Flat feet are caused by many different factors, including genetics, age, and weight. Having flat feet can create extremely painful issues that make it hard for you to play the sports you love, or just simply navigate on a daily basis.
Thankfully, if you have flat feet, a physical therapist can treat and suggest simple lifestyle changes such as targeted stretches and special exercises to lengthen and strengthen muscles. They can also suggest certain types of shoes and insoles that can lift your arch, improve your posture, and strengthen your core.
Read full blogLosing Weight Through Interval Training
Are you one of those people who do various workouts for an hour or more every day, 7 days a week, but fail to see any real results? That’s because exercising at a steady rate doesn’t yield the same results as interval training does.
Interval training has been around for years, but it has recently gained a lot of attention as a way to increase fat loss. Read on to learn more about interval training, why it works, and the many ways you can seamlessly incorporate it into your everyday exercise routine.
Read full blog4 Types of Stretches That Can Dramatically Benefit Your Physical Health
When you begin a workout or physical therapy routine, you should complete a set of stretching exercises beforehand to help you limber up and prevent injuries. However, many people don’t receive any instructions on the proper way to go about stretching for their specific program. A licensed physical therapist can teach you how to complete the correct stretching exercises before you begin your workout. If you aren’t sure what direction to start, contact Balance Rehabilitation and Health Science today for more information!
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