Category Archives: Physical Therapy
- January 17
Here Are 5 Fun Activities to Stay Active for All Fitness Levels.
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyGetting active can be intimidating. With thousands of exercise programs out there, it’s hard to figure out which one is right for you. Fortunately, there are a few, fun, favorite fitness activities that rise to the top for everyone, whether they are just starting out or are long-time fitness...
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 - December 10
Reduce Opioid Consumption and Feel Better with Physical Therapy
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyDo you take opioids to manage your pain? Well, you’re not alone. Health care providers in the US write over 200 million prescriptions for opioid pain medication every year. Prevention has even issued guidelines about this and urged safe nondrug alternatives, such as physical therapy. And a recent study...
Read More - November 20
Always suffering from aches and pains in your joints? 3 Reasons to consider Physical Therapy!
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyThere’s something oddly satisfying about waking up the morning after a hard workout and feeling a dull ache in your muscles. But when that dull ache migrates to your joints and seems to happen every day, that satisfaction quickly turns to frustration. The answer is not to take anti-inflammatory...
Read More - November 14
Treat Stress- Related Headaches with Physical Therapy. Find Out How it Works.
Posted in Headaches, Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyGot a busy life? Can’t find your keys? Did the dog just track in mud on the living room carpet? It’s these little things that add up and affect your ability to cope and can cause you to have a stress-related headache. The next time you have a stress-related...
Read More - November 10
How Important is Physical Therapy Before and After Surgery?
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical Therapy, Surgical RehabilitationAre you getting ready to have surgery? If so, you should consider physical therapy before your surgery. Physical therapy prior to surgery helps with a speedy recovery and not only after surgery. Call Total Care Physical therapy today to learn how our physical therapists can help you before and...
Read More - November 7
3 Reasons Not to Skip Stretching After Exercising
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical Therapy, StretchingHave you decided to skip stretching after exercise? After a good workout, it may be tempting to just hit the couch and take it easy. Your workout, however, isn’t quite finished. A proper cool down is necessary and this would include different types of stretching. If you haven’t been...
Read More - October 20
Say No to Opioids! 3 Ways Physical Therapy Can Naturally Relieve Pain
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyIf you’ve been struggling with serious pain problems for a while, and you’ve gotten little to no relief from over-the-counter painkillers, your doctor may want to prescribe opioids to control that pain. But as tempting as it might be to numb yourself with these powerful drugs, you’re better off...
Read More - October 12
Do you Wake Up Feeling Achy? It Could be Your Mattress!
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyDo you notice that you often wake up in more pain than you felt when you were going to sleep? If you have been dealing with low back pain that seems to be much worse in the morning, your mattress might be the culprit! While back pain is a...
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...
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