You know how limiting pain can be if you live with it. Fortunately, you can reduce your discomfort while raising your energy levels by making simple lifestyle modifications. When you combine these exercises with your physical therapy treatments, you may help yourself heal from discomfort and achieve the physical goals you’ve set for yourself. Call
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Do You Know The Differences Between Sprains and Strains?
November 10th, 2023Does this scenario sound familiar to you? You’re walking down the sidewalk, not really paying much attention to where you’re going, when your ankle slips off the curb. You feel an immediate twinge of pain, but you’re unsure whether or not it requires a trip to the doctor. Ouch! You’re almost sure something is wrong,
Therapy Before Surgery: Discovering the Benefits of Preventative Rehabilitation
October 20th, 2023Are you in need of a surgical procedure? Do you have a physically demanding job or sport? Are your muscles or joints weaker than they used to be? If you identify with any of these scenarios, preventative rehabilitation, or “pre-hab,” may benefit you. There are several benefits to participating in pre-hab treatments. It can speed
Does That Pain In Your Back Require Medical Attention? A Physical Therapist Could Help!
October 10th, 2023Did you know that the sciatic nerve is the human body’s longest nerve? It runs from the lower back down the legs and finally to the feet. Sciatica sufferers often describe their pain as “shooting pains” that travel down one side of the body. Ouch! This kind of pain can be nearly unbearable to live
5 Holistic Ways To Quell Pain With Physical Therapy
September 20th, 2023If you live with chronic pain or pain lasting three months or longer, you are not alone. In fact, according to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, approximately 100 million Americans live with chronic pain. Unfortunately, that also means that the dependency on prescription medications is continuously growing. In 2013, doctors across the U.S. prescribed
5 Reasons You Need To Stretch More Often
September 10th, 2023Stretching is an important element of physical therapy. In fact, targeted stretches are incorporated into practically every physical therapy treatment plan! Everyone can benefit from stretch, including athletes aiming to improve their technique and seniors seeking relief from chronic aches and pains. This practice not only improves flexibility, but it’s also a natural approach to
Putting An End to Your Hip and Knee Pain Naturally
August 20th, 2023To aid in complex movement, the hips and knees have a multitude of tendons, muscles, and joints linked together. It can be tough to perform daily tasks if you have an injury (and consequent discomfort) in a specific location. Physical therapy, fortunately, can assist you in a variety of methods in permanently resolving your hip
Relying On Pain Medication For Relief? A Skilled PT Could Help
August 10th, 2023It’s no secret that pain has an adverse effect on one’s quality of life. Many people make the mistake of relying on medication to alleviate their symptoms, yet pharmaceuticals just mask problems rather than cure them. Physical therapy is a natural and non-invasive treatment that is both safe and effective. Please contact Walker Physical Therapy
9 Good Reasons To Stretch More Often
July 20th, 2023When is the last time you gave your body a good, long stretch? Stretching should be a part of your everyday routine if it isn’t already. A nice stretch is the best way to start your day, regardless of who you are. Stretching has a lot of advantages, and it’s absolutely fine if you don’t
5 Tips To Get More Physical Activity In Your Routine
July 10th, 2023It may feel like you’re on a never-ending hamster wheel in your hectic life, requiring you to accomplish as much as possible. It is critical, however, for everyone to realize what is and is not attainable through simple physical activity effort. It’s critical to recognize that your willpower has limits. It’s difficult enough to get