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February 20
The Connection Between Core Strength and Better Balance
Posted in Back and Sciatica Pain, BalancePhysical therapy as an industry has been talking about the link between core strength and better balance for years. When the “core” muscles around your trunk are strong, they prevent chronic lower back pain and many other injuries, but they also keep you from...
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February 10
5 Ways to Relieve Back and Neck Pain
Posted in Back and Sciatica PainThere are common causes of both back pain and neck pain. Changes in the spine’s anatomy often cause back pain. There may be lumbar disc herniation, lumbar degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis or sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Disc herniation occurs when the gel-like interior of the...
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January 20
Suffering with Back Pain? Check Your Posture!
Posted in Back and Sciatica PainIn 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...
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January 10
Common Causes of Shoulder Pain and How Physical Therapy Can Help
Posted in Shoulder PainYour shoulder is the most flexible and movable joint in your body, consisting of several bones, muscles, joints and tendons. This means there are several ways the shoulder can become injured and cause pain. There are many causes of shoulder pain and steps you...
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December 20
Benefits of Therapeutic Massage for Athletes
Posted in Health & WellnessIf you’re an athlete at any level of training or competition, you’re already familiar with the cycle of preparation, participation and recovery that seems to accompany just about any strenuous activity. First, you must prepare your muscles and connective tissues to do their job...
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December 10
Is Pain Stopping You From Getting Back in the Game?
Posted in Aches and Pains, Sports InjuriesAccording to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, at least 100 million Americans are living with chronic pain (pain lasting longer than three months). As if this isn’t a troubling enough trend, in recent years, physicians have been prescribing more and more prescription pain...
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November 20
Is Your Back Pain Caused by a Herniated Disc?
Posted in Back and Sciatica PainA herniated disc is a condition that occurs along the spine. Most often, it is found in the lower back. The spine is comprised of 24 bones, and five of them are found in the lower back. There are also nerves and intervertebral discs...
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November 10
Overcome Knee and Hip Pain for Good with Physical Therapy
Posted in Hip and Knee PainHip pain and knee pain are a part of life for many people. Cartilage in the knees, hip or lower back can wear down due to overuse and lead to discomfort or arthritis. Sometimes just a straight-up injury can cause pain. While some cases...
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October 20
How to Put the Spring Back in Your Step
Posted in Health & WellnessWhether you’re suffering from an injury or tired, achy muscles, a physical therapist can create a personalized program to help you feel better and have more energy so you can enjoy your daily activities. Contact Full Potential Physical Therapy for information to see how physical...
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October 10
Don’t Mask the Symptoms: Treat the Origin of the Issue with Physical Therapy
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyLooking for a Drug-Free Pain Solution? Look Into Physical Therapy Pain can be a helpful messenger, an alert that something in your body needs fixing ‒ but it can also be an agonizing annoyance that ruins your quality of life. To make matters worse,...