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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE FOR THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT
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5 signs that it’s time to start physical therapy for your pelvic floor
Pelvic floor health is important for every woman’s overall well-being, but what is your pelvic floor and how does it impact your day-to-day life? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles located between the tailbone (the coccyx) and the pubic bone within the pelvis....
4 foot injuries that are common in runners
Feeling pain in your foot after an injury from running? Finding the right kind of care is essential to a swift and complete recovery. To understand which treatments are right for you, it can help to know more about your condition. There are plenty of injuries that can...
The protocol of returning to play after a concussion
Have you recently sustained a head injury while playing sports? After hitting your head, concussion therapy can be crucial to making a full recovery. Receiving the right treatment can have a major impact on your recovery timeline and the future of your sports career....
5 reasons why dry needling may benefit TMJ disorders
Considering dry needling treatments for your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder? If you are experiencing the symptoms of a TMJ disorder, it is important to seek professional treatment. TMJ issues typically involve pain, tenderness and functional issues in the jaw...
5 key differences between dry needling vs. acupuncture
When looking at physical therapy and alternative therapies, dry needling and acupuncture have both gained popularity thanks to their potential to provide pain relief from various health issues. They both use thin needles; however, these techniques differ significantly...
What are the pros and cons of dry needling?
Dry needling is a therapeutic technique that is gaining popularity in physical therapy. During dry needling, a certified physical therapist manually inserts thin, sterile needles into specific points of the body, known as trigger points or muscular knots, to help...
Best medicine for lower back pain
Lower back pain is a fairly common condition. About 619 million or 23% of people around the world experience lower back pain, and about 75% to 85% of adults in the United States experience it. Chronic or long-lasting lower back pain affects about 65 million people in...
Best sitting position for lower back pain
Lower back pain is a relatively common condition: About 75% to 85% of adults in the United States experience it. Globally, about 619 million or 23% of people experience lower back pain. The symptoms of lower back pain vary with the individual, depending on the cause,...
Lower back weight training session exercises to try at the gym
There are two major types of lower back pain: chronic and acute. Acute or short-term back pain occurs for only a couple of days or weeks, whereas chronic or long-term back pain occurs for at least 12 weeks. About 8% of all adults in the United States experience...
Suspect a rotator cuff tear? Here’s what to do
Physical therapists commonly treat injuries to the rotator cuff. Your rotator cuff consists of the muscles that connect your upper arm bone to your shoulder blade. It helps your shoulder function on a day-to-day basis. According to research, about 2 million people in...
