Exercises for sports injury recovery are vital for restoring strength, flexibility, and function after experiencing a sports-related injury. Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, understanding the importance of targeted exercises can accelerate your recovery and prevent future injuries. At our clinic, we specialize in providing personalized physical therapy programs to help you
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Fight Back Against Chronic Pain Frustration With Physical Therapy
May 20th, 2024Arthritis pain is one of the most frustrating types of pain. It is intense, chronic pain that can interfere with just about everything that you like to do throughout the day. A study revealed an estimated 54.4 million US adults had been diagnosed with arthritis—about 1 in 4 Americans. Of those, about 27% report experiencing
Are Frequent Headaches Controlling Your Life? You Could Find Relief Through Physical Therapy
May 10th, 2024Have you noticed pain on one side of your head? Do you have tension in the neck that radiates up and leaves you with a nagging headache? There are many different types of headaches and various causes for each of them. Fortunately, the therapists at Walker Physical Therapy & Sports Injury Center know how to
Let’s Get Physical: 5 Ways To Improve Your Health & Stay Active!
April 20th, 2024Staying active is one of the key factors in maintaining long-term health. Fitting exercise and even moderate activity into your daily routine, however, isn’t always easy. Whether it’s because of a busy schedule or a health condition, you may find it difficult to get the daily exercise you need. Walker Physical Therapy & Sports Injury
3 Ways To Prevent and Treat Back Pain With Physical Therapy
April 10th, 2024Do you have frequent low back pain? If the answer is yes, you should definitely get a physical therapy referral ASAP! Physical therapy is a well-known profession for diagnosing and treating low back pain. Low back discomfort is, in fact, one of the most common reasons people seek the help of a physical therapist. Our
Manage Your Chronic Pain, and Manage Your Life
March 20th, 2024As 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.
3 Stretches To Combat Morning Achiness
March 10th, 2024Few things are more frustrating than waking up with persistent discomfort in your neck, back, or joints. Morning aches and pains can make even the most basic actions difficult, such as getting out of bed or putting on your shoes. You just want to wake up and get your day started with these 3 Stretches
Do You Play Sports? Therapeutic Massage Can Help You Perform Better
February 10th, 2024You’re well aware of the commitment required if you’re an athlete. It’s no secret that substantial training is necessary, whether you’re preparing for a significant game, competition, concert, or marathon. As a result, you’re likely to hit a hurdle along the route owing to sore or stiff muscles. Thankfully, therapeutic massage can assist. Massage therapy
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