Hip pain can be a debilitating condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Approximately 15% of adults over the age of 60 experience hip pain. If you’re one of those individuals, you understand the impact on your daily life. Fortunately, physical therapy could hold the key to understanding the causes of your hip pain and
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Preventing Sports Injuries: Tips from a Physical Therapist
August 20th, 2024Sports enrich our lives with excitement and physical activity, but they also carry the risk of injuries. From weekend warriors to professional athletes, no one is immune to the possibility of experiencing a sports-related injury. Fortunately, you can prevent sports injuries through proper precautions and strategies. Physical therapy is effective not only in treating sports
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
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
Looking For a Drug-Free Way to Manage Your Arthritis Pain? Try Physical Therapy.
September 10th, 2022Many people with arthritis believe that daily pain is a given. But the truth is, stiffness and discomfort don’t have to be a part of our everyday lives. And you don’t have to rely on a harmful drug for temporary pain relief either. If you’ve been losing more and more of your mobility and productivity
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
Banish Your Tension Headaches, Once and for All
July 20th, 2022Did you know that headaches are the third most common pain complaint? It’s true. Headaches are extremely common and can be so debilitating to the point that they impact a person’s quality of life. Dealing with headaches on the daily alone can be very isolating and leave a person feeling exhausted. If stress-related headaches are
6 Ways Your Health Can Improve Thanks to Physical Therapy
July 10th, 2022If you’ve recently been injured, fallen ill, or been diagnosed with a medical condition, physical therapy can help you improve your physical health. When you visit Walker Physical Therapy, one of our skilled therapists will develop an individualized treatment plan that meets your needs. Treatment in a physical therapy program is a safe, conservative, and
Is Physical Therapy Your Key to Overcoming Hip and Knee Pain?
June 20th, 2022Are painful joints a new aspect of your daily routine? If you have a hip or knee that just can’t support your body weight without distracting aches or agonizing pains, you may be unable to get active, perform your job, play sports, handle simple household tasks, or even find a comfortable sitting or sleeping position.