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Get Back to Comfort with These Back Exercises – All of Which You Can Do at Home!
Are you feeling back pain after being quarantined to your home? You may be wondering, “Why is this? I’ve barely left the couch!” Well, therein lies the issue.
The sedentary lifestyle that I’m sure many people have experienced since being quarantined to their homes can actually lead to more aches, pains, and discomfort than one may think – especially in the back.
Your body, quite simply, was made to move!
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 blogHow to Stay Active When You Have a Desk Job
At 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 and job performance.
Everyone needs to move a lot throughout the day. But if you sit for the majority of your work day, it’s essential to find a way to get moving more frequently.
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 blogDo you have an upcoming surgery? 3 Reasons to attend post-surgical rehab for a better recovery.
Every 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 safely as possible. Contact Total Care Physical Therapy today!
Curious about why physical therapy is so important in the post-surgical window?
Read full blogHow Nutrition Can Have a Positive Impact on Reducing Aches and Pains
If 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 physical therapist can help you identify ways to improve your nutrition to help reduce your aches and pains. Curious? Call Total Care Physical Therapy today for more information.
Read full blogHere Are 5 Fun Activities to Stay Active for All Fitness Levels.
Getting 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 enthusiasts. But before you dive into one of these activities, call Total Care Physical Therapy to meet with our physical therapist and find out how to safely get in shape.
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 blogReduce Opioid Consumption and Feel Better with Physical Therapy
Do 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 published in Health Services Research found that people who saw a physical therapist prior to other treatments were 89% in less need of an opioid prescription.
Read full blogAlways suffering from aches and pains in your joints? 3 Reasons to consider Physical Therapy!
There’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 medication or simply ignore the aches and pains in your joints, but rather to talk to your physical therapist. If these three reasons to consider physical therapy for joint pain aren’t enough to convince you, call Total Care Physical Therapy Hillsborough, NJ, to find out more.
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