About 10—20% of Americans are affected by neck pain at any given time. If you happen to be part of this population and are dealing with neck pain right now, you may be wondering what you can do to alleviate it. Poor posture and bad positioning of the neck is a major reason that pain […]
Although you may not pay it all that much attention, the neck has a pretty crucial job to perform. It provides support for the head and allows movement in a variety of directions so you can better see and navigate the world around you. But as we discussed in our last newsletter, the neck is […]
Most of us can recall one or more occasions when the day got off to a rough start because of a stiff neck. This can be explained by the fact that neck pain ranks among the most common types of pain you can get. Statistics vary on just how many people encounter neck pain, but […]
October is National Physical Therapy Month, which is an annual opportunity for physical therapists nationwide to campaign and speak out about their profession. The goal of the campaign is to increase public awareness of the important role that physical therapy plays in reducing pain, improving mobility, and encouraging a healthy lifestyle for patients. In honor […]
All month long, we’ve been honoring National Physical Therapy Month by educating our readers about how physical therapy works and the many ways it can benefit you. In the third newsletter of our series, we offer a brief overview of the crucial role that physical therapy frequently plays in the management of orthopedic problems. Orthopedics […]
October is National Physical Therapy Month, which gives physical therapists nationwide an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the countless benefits that our profession can provide. In honor of this important month, we’d like to discuss the dangers of using opioids for pain and explain why physical therapy is a much safer and more effective option. […]
National Physical Therapy Month is celebrated every October, with its focus on educating the public about how physical therapy can change patients lives for the better. To work towards this goal, weâd like to share our insight on why physical therapy is usually the best treatment option available if you are in pain of any […]
If you are looking for shoulder pain treatment near Harleysville, the information below will help you make a better decision as well as help you avoid unnecessary and expensive healthcare treatment. Seven Medical Diagnoses that Cause Shoulder Pain There are seven common diagnoses that cause shoulder pain. These usually respond very well to physical therapist […]
If you are looking for sciatica treatment near Harleysville, the information below will help you make a better decision as well as help you avoid unnecessary and expensive healthcare treatment. What is Sciatica: Three Main Causes of Your Pain Sciatica is a general term that describes pain that usually is felt in the lower back […]
As we discussed in our second newsletter this month, diagnostic tests like X–rays should only be performed when a red flag is detected, meaning that the healthcare professional notices signs of a potentially serious underlying condition during the initial evaluation. Despite this, many X–rays continue to be performed on patients with conditions like back pain […]
