Did you know that your shoulders are the most flexible joints in your body? They’re made up of a variety of muscles, tendons, and bones, and they’re highly complicated. They are what allow you to move around and complete many of your responsibilities during the day. Your shoulders are capable of a great deal, but
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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
Is Your Back Pain Caused by Your Posture? Physical Therapy Can Help You Feel Better
January 20th, 2024Do 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
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
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
5 Ways Stretching Benefits Your Overall Health
August 10th, 2022Some people believe that stretching is an unimportant part of exercising. This couldn’t be further from the truth. According to physical therapists, stretching is a vital aspect of one’s daily routine and health, whether you’re exercising that day or not. Stretching is also an essential component of physical therapy. Targeted stretches are included in almost
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.