As you may have already learned the hard way, chronic pain can hurt more than just your body. Conditions that limit your movement and prevent you from participating in your favorite hobbies can make you feel helpless in your own life. The constant barrage of pain can exacerbate major mental problems including sadness and anxiety.
Category: chronic pain
Is Chronic Pain and Inflammation Controlling Your Life? Your Diet Could Be To Blame
April 10th, 2023If you live with chronic pain and inflammation that plagues you on a daily basis, know that you are not alone. What you might not realize is that the culprit behind your pain could be what you’re putting into your mouth every day! There are many chronic conditions that can lead to this; however, much
Physical Therapy Can Help You Solve Your Chronic Pain Problems
December 20th, 2022When you wake up in the morning, do you feel achy? While aches and pains are common from time to time, waking up every morning with them can indicate a more serious problem. If you have painful sensations in the morning for no apparent reason, don’t hesitate to contact Walker Physical Therapy & Sports Injury
Discover The True Culprit Behind Your Back Pain
October 10th, 2022Did you know the spine is made up of twenty-four bones? It’s true! Of these twenty-four bones, five bones are found in the lower back. The spine also contains nerves and intervertebral discs in addition to these bones. Because the spine is such a complicated component of the body, discomfort might arise from time to
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
You Don’t Have to Live in Pain! Find Relief by Changing Your Diet
March 10th, 2022Discover Pain and Inflammation Relief Through Nutritional Changes If you already see a physical therapist for internal inflammation, you already know that this is a problem that can seriously affect your overall health. Whether you have a clear diagnosis of your inflammation (such as osteoarthritis), or you’re not fully know the causes of your back
Ditch the Drugs Today and Say Yes to Physical Therapy Instead!
February 20th, 2022Living with Pain? Medication Isn’t Always the Answer! It seems like every time you turn on the tv, there’s another report about the opioid crisis in the country. There’s a legitimate reason to panic. In 2016 alone, 116 people died every day from overdoses of opioid-related medications. About 11,5 million Americans used prescription painkillers in
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
Physical Therapy Can Reduce or Eliminate Chronic Pain
January 20th, 2022Have your joints been bothering you consistently for a few months? Well, you’re not alone. Joint pain plagues an alarming number of Americans for several reasons, including chronic pain conditions such as osteoarthritis. If you have chronic joint pain, it’s important that you don’t ignore it. Allowing your condition to worsen could cause further health
Do You Have Any Of These 3 Types of Arthritis? Try Physical Therapy
January 10th, 2022Relieve Your Pain Without Harmful Medications! Arthritis is a common term used to describe over 100 different forms of joint pain and disease. Many people believe that arthritis affects only the aged, but this is far from reality. According to Healthline, “the symptoms of arthritis usually develop over time, but they may also appear suddenly.