One of the biggest parts of physical therapy is stretching. In almost every physical therapy treatment plan, there is some incorporation of targeted stretches. Stretching can benefit anyone – from athletes looking to improve their technique to older folks looking to relieve chronic aches and pains. Stretching not only helps with flexibility improvement; it also
Are your hips and knees feeling stiff, achy, or even painful? Noticing more discomfort in your joints when standing up and moving around? If so, you?re not alone. This quarantine has taken a toll on many people?s bodies, as it has become much more difficult to maintain the same levels of physical activity at home.
Are you feeling back pain after being quarantined to your home? You may be wondering, ?Why is this? I?ve barely left the couch!? Well, therein lies the issue. The sedentary lifestyle that I?m sure many people have experienced since being quarantined to their homes can actually lead to more aches, pains, and discomfort than one
It is no secret that headaches can cause limits to your daily life. Fortunately, physical therapy can help you overcome those painful barriers. If you are suffering from headaches, you are not alone. In fact, the International Headache Society states that headaches are the?third most common pain complaint across the world. If you are living
We?ll admit it – finding time to exercise during the day can be hard. For many people, it seems like an all or nothing task. You spend 8 hours of your day at work, you commute home, you drive your kids to their activities, you make dinner, you get ready for bed? it seems as
There are many reasons why one may develop back or neck pain. Anything that causes the spine?s anatomy to change can result in back pain, such as lumbar disc herniation, lumbar degenerative disc disease, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or osteoarthritis. Neck pain is most commonly caused by muscle strains, which can develop as a result of
Core strength training is an important part of physical therapy. The muscles in your core help in anchoring your center of gravity, which gives you the ability to balance yourself. Whether you?re sitting, standing, or running, your core muscles play an integral role in keeping you balanced. A weak core can cause you to feel
Everyone strives for a healthy, strong, and active lifestyle. However, the reality is that this type of lifestyle is not always easy to achieve, especially for those suffering from chronic pain. Fortunately, physical therapy is a great resource for helping you alleviate your pain and reach your fitness goals. If you?re looking to achieve a
If you live with pain, you know how limiting it can be. Fortunately, there are some simple lifestyle changes you can make in order to decrease your pain while simultaneously increasing your energy. When you do these in addition to your physical therapy treatments, you can help recover from your pain and reach the physical
Did you know that the sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body? It stretches from the lower back down to the legs, ending at the feet. People living with sciatica typically describe their discomfort as ?shooting pains,? typically down one side of the body. Contact Redefining Health today! While sciatica does not always
