Healthy tips blog
- March 20
What Herniated Disc pain feels like and when you should see a physical therapist
Posted in Back PainDid 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 - March 10
How to Stay Active When You Have a Desk Job
Posted in Health & Wellness, Healthy TipsAt Total Care Physical Therapy, we see hard-working patients who want to excel in their careers and provide for their families—but it’s hard to do that when dealing with an injury. Unfortunately, many people eventually realize that it’s the sedentary nature of their job that’s directly impacting their health...
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 - February 10
Do you have an upcoming surgery? 3 Reasons to attend post-surgical rehab for a better recovery.
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical Therapy, Post Surgery, Post-Surgical RehabEvery year, our physical therapy team meets thousands of individuals recovering from surgery. Whether you’re undergoing a joint replacement, a back surgery, or some other procedure, we’re confident that working with a physical therapist can help you heal up and get back to your active lifestyle as efficiently and...
Read More - January 27
How Nutrition Can Have a Positive Impact on Reducing Aches and Pains
Posted in Aches and Pains, Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyIf you are what you eat, what are you based on your last meal? If your answer was full of saturated fat and processed sugars, it may be time to listen to what your body is telling you. Fortunately, physical therapy is more than just recovery after surgery. A...
Read More - 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...
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