Low back pain is one of the most common and debilitating concerns for individuals pursuing physical therapy. Deya et al., 2006, performed a survey of 31,044 respondents, and of that large pool of subjects, 26.4% reported significant incidences of low back pain in the last three months. Unfortunately, it is incredibly apparent with a large […]
Chronic Pain, SpineFreedom Therapeutic Laser Therapy LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. The New Freedom Laser, available at all locations, is another great adjunct to the treatment that Freedom already offers. Therapy lasers have been used and researched extensively in Europe for more than 30 years. However, the United States Food and Drug […]
Chronic PainJune is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. Headaches and migraines are unfortunately common concerns for many people around the world. Headaches and migraines can persist for long periods and can be quite debilitating. According to the World Health Organization, general headaches are ranked third and migraines are ranked […]
Chronic Pain, Injury Prevention, TMJPregnancy changes your body Pregnancy can bring about great changes to a female’s structure and alignment. The female’s body changes to accommodate the quickly growing fetus inside. These changes to our body often persist through the post-partum period. If these changes to our body’s structure are not addressed through exercise and bodywork, problems can begin […]
Chronic Pain, Injury Prevention, Women's HealthWhat is Scoliosis and when does it occur? The spine is a complex part of the body. This article helps you to understand the spine, specifically scoliosis better. Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature in the spine that usually occurs in childhood or adolescence. There can be an S or a C curve in the spine […]
Chronic Pain, Posture, SpineLet’s begin with the physiology of your peripheral nerves Peripheral nerves are nerves that are outside the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system sends information from your brain and spinal cord to the rest of your body. Sometimes peripheral nerves get damaged. This damage causes weakness, numbness, and pain beginning in the most […]
Chronic PainChances are you or someone you know has IBS or chronic pelvic pain. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common disorder of the GI system. IBS is a functional disorder of the movement of stool through the small and large intestine.
Chronic Pain, Women's HealthDo you or someone you know have IBS? Chances are you or someone you know has IBS. Managing IBS with Physical Therapy is a non-medication way to help improve the symptoms. Let’s start with some background information on IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common disorder of the GI system. IBS is a […]
Chronic Pain, Women's Health
