Your hips and knees are essential joints that work hard all day to give you the best possible function. They are common sources of pain and discomfort due to their complexity and constant use. As the cartilage in one’s joints begins to break down with age, the risk of experiencing chronic hip or knee discomfort
Category: Pain Relief
Combat Stress-Related Headaches With Physical Therapy
February 20th, 2023We’ve all done it: we get that familiar twinge of a headache and go for the Ibuprofen, Advil, or Tylenol. When it comes to stress headaches, though, a tablet isn’t always enough. A stress headache is characterized by a band of pressure around the head, as well as generalized aching and soreness. Physical therapy treatments,
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
Bad Back Pain? You Could Have a Herniated Disc.
April 10th, 2021One of the most common causes of pain among adults in the United States, back pain can develop for any number of endless reasons, and once it develops it doesn’t always go away all that easily. Because it could be a sign of something more serious, back pain is not something you want to ignore
3 Ways Staying Active as You Age Can Benefit Your Overall Health
March 20th, 2021Are you in your fifth, sixth, or seventh decade of life? You might start to notice aches, pains, and other issues are making movement more difficult for you. There are so many things to look forward to with age—spending more time with loved ones, watching your family grow, and experiencing new things. Unfortunately, as we
Waking Up With Aches and Pains? Physical Therapy Can Help You Enjoy Your Mornings Again
March 10th, 2021At the end of a long day, feeling a little sore is somewhat normal. This is especially true if you work a job that is very physically demanding. Most of us are pushing our bodies for somewhere between 12 – 16 hours, taking care of our families, pets, our work issues, and our homes—who wouldn’t
So You Have Back Pain – Chances Are, It Could Be From a Herniated Disc
February 10th, 2021Did You Know Your Back Pain Could Be Stemming From a Herniated Disc? How do you know whether you have a herniated disc or it’s just good old back pain? One telltale sign can be where the pain is located. Strange neck pains, back pains, or extremity symptoms can indicate a variety of potential problems
Discover the Benefits of both Pre and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation!
January 20th, 2021Did You Know That You Could Benefit From Both Our Pre AND Post-Surgical Physical Therapy Services? Pre and post surgical rehab is often recommended for those having orthopedic surgery. These types of surgeries could include foot, ankle, knee, hip, wrist, hand, shoulder, neck, and spine surgeries. Rehab can, however, be beneficial for just about any
Chronic Joint Pain Doesn’t Have to Control Your Life – Find Relief with Physical Therapy
January 10th, 2021Did You Know An Estimated 54.4 Million U.S. Adults Are Diagnosed With Arthritis? 54.4 million adults living in the United States are diagnosed with arthritis – that equates to about 1 in 4 Americans. Of those, about 27% report experiencing severe joint pain. If you are one of these adults living day to day with
Are You Living With Chronic Low Back Pain? Find Relief Today
November 10th, 2020Did You Know Physical Therapy is an Effective Treatment for Low Back Pain? Got low back pain? Then get a physical therapy referral! Physical therapy is a leading profession involved in the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain. In fact, low back pain is one of the most common reasons people come to work