Health Blog Category: Back Pain
Is Your Back Pain Caused By a Herniated Disc?
If you have had back pain, there is a chance it is caused by a herniated disc. A herniated disc can place extra pressure around the spinal column on the muscles and nerves.
Your symptoms may include pain on one side of the body, pain that radiates to the arms or legs, pain in the affected region, burning sensations, and pain during certain movements.
If you think you may be plagued by a herniated disc, there’s good news on the horizon for you!
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Experiencing Back Pain? A Herniated Disc Could Be The Culprit
You may have been in this position before. Something feels terribly wrong with your back, but you’re not quite sure what it is. You might be experiencing strange neck pains, back pains, or other symptoms in your extremities. These sensations can indicate a variety of potential problems – including one or more herniated discs in your back.
So, you might be wondering: how can you tell for sure whether you have this specific problem?
Read full blogHerniated Discs Can Be a Real Pain in the Back – Are You Living with One?
Do You Know How to Identify a Herniated Disc?
If you’ve been experiencing back pain, it just may be a herniated disc. A herniated disc can put extra pressure on the muscles and nerves around the spinal column.
Strange neck pains, back pains, or extremity symptoms can indicate a variety of potential problems – including one or more herniated discs. How can you tell for sure whether you have this specific problem?
Read full blogAddressing chronic back pain: 5 Tips to help you feel better faster
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 1 in 5 people have chronic pain. If you experience pain and discomfort on a daily basis, we encourage you to consult with a physical therapist who can work with you to address the symptoms and causes of your pain and help you gain better function.
Looking for other ways to feel less pain? Here are five of our top tips, all backed by research and relatively easy to implement.
Read full blogWhat Herniated Disc pain feels like and when you should see a physical therapist
Did you know that a herniated disc can occur anywhere in your spine? At our physical therapy clinic, we see disc herniations frequently among our patients with back, arm, and/or leg pain.
If you believe your pain and dysfunction is caused by a herniated disc, we encourage you to contact Total Care Physical Therapy today to schedule an appointment with a physical therapist. Our experienced team can help you understand the source of your symptoms and heal the injured disc so your relief is longer-lasting.
Read full blogNeed to Reduce Stress Related Headaches? Physical Therapy Can Help.
Millions of people suffer from different types of headaches. A few include sinus headaches, hormone headaches, and migraines. Different types of stress can also play a role in causing headaches. In fact, stress-related headaches are considered one of the most common headaches that people have. It’s important to understand how a stress headache differs from other types, the causes of these types of headaches, and how a physical therapist may be able to help.
What Are Stress-Related Headaches?
Read full blogChronic Back Pain Sufferers! This Blog is for You.
Does your back hurt all the time? Can’t seem to get comfortable or engage in your normal activities? Be sure to give us a call and schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists. Our Total Care Physical Therapy, physical therapists can help lessen your pain or alleviate it entirely.
What Is Chronic Back Pain?
Most back pain is short term. It persists from a few days to a few weeks.
Read full blogIs The Pain in Your Back Caused by a Herniated Disc? Here’s How to Know.
Do you seem to have trouble perform even simple everyday activities due to severe back or neck pain? Do you have strange neurological symptoms in your arms or legs that you simply cannot account for? Has your spine never quite worked as it should since you experienced a recent accident? You may be struggling with a condition known as a herniated disc. But before you stress yourself out over the prospect of undergoing major neck or back surgery, rest assured that many cases of herniated discs respond well to physical therapy and other conservative techniques.
Read full blogAched by Lower Back Pain? Stand up Straighter with Physical Therapy
Lower back pain is a sensation all too familiar to millions of people. This ache can hinder many aspects of your life: working, spending time with friends and family, partaking in the activities you enjoy, and even just relaxing. The World Health Organization estimates that in the United States, 149 million days of work are lost due to low back pain. It is the leading cause of inactivity among adults, and it can result in other health issues if left untreated.
Read full blogSay No to Sciatica! 3 Indicators That You Should Call Total Care PT Right Away!
Each of your sciatic nerves runs from either side of your lower back down to each of your legs. That’s why a classic sign of sciatica is having a shooting pain on one side only. While compression of one of your sciatic nerves can literally be a “pain in the butt,” it doesn’t always require medical attention. Yet sometimes physical therapy is your best bet to banish sciatica symptoms. So how can you tell when to go it alone, and when to call a physical therapist?
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