Car accidents can be devastating. In addition to the emotional trauma, car accident victims often suffer from physical injuries that can be debilitating. While some of these injuries may heal on their own, others may require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. That’s where physical therapy comes in. Here is what physical therapy can do…
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How Physical Therapy Helps In Herniated Disc Treatment
A herniated disc may disrupt your everyday life and prevent you from performing normal daily tasks. It may also keep you from working or playing sports since you need your back to support those movements. A back injury can also cause pain and weakness, so you should seek treatment as early as possible. Fortunately, you…
What Is Surgical Rehabilitation?
While the success of your surgery (especially of spine orthopedic surgeries) greatly depends on your surgeon’s skills, getting the best outcomes from the surgery also depends on what you do before and after the surgical procedure. According to research, surgical rehabilitation is what you must consider when scheduling surgery to improve your ability to recuperate…
Physical Therapy for Lingering Pain
Pain is a warning system that signals our bodies that something is wrong. On the plus side, pain protects the body from further injury. However, when the pain lingers, it can affect your daily life. Medications and rest may not be enough to relieve it. You may need physical therapy if you suffer from persistent,…
Physical Therapy’s Role in Injury Prevention
Injuries can happen due to accidents in sports, your workplace, or even just in your everyday life. Various factors contribute to injuries, and unfortunately, they’re not always avoidable. However, undergoing physical therapy can help lessen your risk of sustaining an injury. Here are the contributions of physical therapy to injury prevention: Builds Your Strength, Balance,…
When Should I Go to Physical Therapy?
If you sustain a sports injury or struggle with a musculoskeletal condition, your doctor will likely recommend physical therapy as part of your treatment plan. Physical therapy is the use of conservative, physical methods to relieve pain and restore physical abilities. Physical therapy is not a standalone treatment. Typically, doctors recommend it in conjunction with…
Benefits Of Hands-On (Manual) Physical Therapy
While a massage may bring to mind a relaxing day at the spa, the health benefits of manual therapy go far beyond that. For instance, manual therapy can also help with a musculoskeletal injury or disorder. Physical therapy uses manual or non-drug methods to relieve pain and restore function. Physical therapists skillfully use their hands…
What to Expect from Physical Therapy
Physical therapy aims to help patients improve their strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility, and to reduce or eliminate their pain levels. Doctors and surgeons often recommend physical therapy to their patients who have an illness, have suffered an injury, or are recovering from surgery. On a proactive level, sports doctors recommend physical therapy to athletes…
Types of Physical Therapy
Physical therapists treat patients experiencing various problems—from pain management to complications in the circulatory system. Some patients may not know this, but there are different types of physical therapy that cater to specific groups of people and conditions. It pays to be familiar with them, so that you get the specific type of care you…
What Causes Severe Spinal Pain?
Spinal pain is usually characterized by discomfort felt in the lower back and neck region. The pain can become so severe that you are unable to continue with your day-to-day activities, and yet sitting down or lying down doesn’t always help either. Severe back pain is so common worldwide that it is one of the…