Category Archives: Back Pain
- July 20
Addressing chronic back pain: 5 Tips to help you feel better faster
Posted in Aches and Pains, Back Pain, Health & WellnessAccording 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...
Read More - March 20
What Herniated Disc pain feels like and when you should see a physical therapist
Posted in Back Pain, Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyDid 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...
Read More - February 20
Need to Reduce Stress Related Headaches? Physical Therapy Can Help.
Posted in Back Pain, Headaches, Health & WellnessMillions 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...
Read More - December 20
Chronic Back Pain Sufferers! This Blog is for You.
Posted in Back Pain, Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyDoes 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...
Read More - September 12
Is The Pain in Your Back Caused by a Herniated Disc? Here’s How to Know.
Posted in Back Pain, Health & Wellness, Herniated Disc, Physical TherapyDo 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...
Read More - April 19
Ached by Lower Back Pain? Stand up Straighter with Physical Therapy
Posted in Back Pain, Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyLower 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,...
Read More - March 11
Say No to Sciatica! 3 Indicators That You Should Call Total Care PT Right Away!
Posted in Back Pain, Health & Wellness, Physical Therapy, SciaticaEach 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...
Read More - December 29
Suffering with Back Pain? Check Your Posture!
Posted in Back Pain, Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyIn one longitudinal study, back pain accounted for more than 3 percent of all emergency room visits between 2004 and 2008. It is also estimated that more than 25 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, many with a disability that prevents them from doing normal daily tasks like working...
Read More - September 20
Tired of Lower Back Pain? Here’s What To Do:
Posted in Back Pain, Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyLower back pain is the nemesis of many. That familiar ache can limit time spent working, relaxing, and enjoying life. It can lead to irritability and a whole host of other health problems. And, yet, it’s surprisingly common. The World Health Organization estimates that in the United States, 149...
Read More - June 10
Without Intervention, Your Lower Back Pain Could Be Here to Stay
Posted in Back Pain, Health & WellnessAsk any physical therapist, and you’ll get confirmation that lower back pain is the most frequent complaint they’re asked to treat. Often, back strain goes away on their own, especially with the classic “RICE” treatment. But when rest, ice, compression and elevation just can’t cut the pain, physical therapy...
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