Do you live with pain in your back? You are not alone. Back pain is the most commonly reported area of pain, which can cause significant limits to one’s daily life. It is common for back pain to develop due to poor posture. If your posture is not correct, it can cause stress on other
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Is Your Back Pain Caused by Your Posture? Physical Therapy Can Help You Feel Better
January 20th, 2024
Physical Therapy Can Help Ease Pain In Your Back and Neck
January 10th, 2024Back and neck pain can occur for a variety of causes. Back pain can be caused by anything that causes the structure of the spine to alter, such as lumbar disc herniation, lumbar degenerative disc disease, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or osteoarthritis. Muscle strains, which can arise as a result of a cervical herniated disc, cervical
Improve Your Core Strength Through Your Balance!
December 20th, 2023Core strength training is an important part of physical therapy. The muscles in your core help in anchoring your center of gravity, which gives you the ability to balance yourself. Whether you’re sitting, standing, or running, your core muscles play an integral role in keeping you balanced. A weak core can cause you to feel
Physical Therapy: The New Way To Improve Your Strength and Overall Wellness
December 10th, 2023Leading a healthy, active, and powerful lifestyle should be a goal for all of us. After all, it’s the best way to ensure we stay free of illness and injury! This saves time, worry, and money in the grand scheme of things: less time spent at the doctors and fewer days called out of work.
Want To Know The Secret To Decreasing Pain And Increasing Energy?
November 20th, 2023You 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
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
Could Your Back Pain be Caused by a Herniated Disc?
August 20th, 2022Has your back pain been making everyday tasks feel impossible? Is it a struggle to simply get through the day? If you have been negatively impacted by back pain, know that physical therapy can help to provide answers– and solutions. One possibility is that you have a herniated disc. This can put extra pressure on
A Delicious Way to Reduce Pain and Inflammation
June 10th, 2022Have you been dealing with stiff, achy joints? Do you notice you struggle to keep your energy up at work? You may have a nutrition problem! Fortunately, at Walker Physical Therapy, our physical therapists will provide you with all the tools you need to recover from injuries, eat healthier, and live a healthy, pain-free life!
Physical Therapy Can Help You Kick Your Pain Medication Out the Door
March 20th, 2022Are you struggling with nagging pain? Think for a second about how your symptoms affect your daily life. Do you have a hard time getting out of bed or climbing stairs? Do you find yourself feeling stressed, distracted, and depressed while at work? Maybe you wake up in the middle of the night or struggle
If You’re Dealing with Chronic Pain, Your Diet Might Be to Blame
February 10th, 2022Do you suffer from nagging chronic pain everyday? If so, you may want to take a closer look at what’s in your fridge and grocery cart! Your diet could be making your pain better or worse. That old saying is true: we truly are what we eat! One of the most important lifestyle choices you