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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE FOR THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT
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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...
4 rotator cuff treatment options that can help prevent surgery
Your rotator cuff consists of the tissue and muscles that hold your shoulder bone in place. It allows your shoulder to function as it should. Each year, about 2 million people in the United States need rotator cuff treatment because of injured rotator cuffs. When you...
Kinetics and physical therapy: 4 reasons this pairing is vital for your rehab
Did you know that physical therapists can use the study of kinetics in their assessments and treatments? In fact, it’s a vital component of physical therapy treatment. It’s important that your physical therapist is well studied in kinetics. This branch of study...
Shoulder hurting? 3 top shoulder physical therapy exercises you should try
According to research, shoulder pain affects anywhere from 18% to 26% of adults in the U.S. at some point during their lifetimes. Shoulder pain can be debilitating and can result from a variety of conditions. If you’re struggling with pain in your shoulder and you’re...
Physical therapy and sports medicine: How they work together to help athletes
Sports medicine is a type of medicine that involves physical fitness. Those who specialize in it focus on preventing and addressing injuries that result from and impact physical fitness. Sports medicine specialists can benefit weekend warriors, student-athletes,...
4 ways PT can boost athletes’ sports performance
Are you an athlete who feels like your potential hasn’t yet been maximized? There are several ways that athletes like you can reach your full performance capabilities. One key way is through physical therapy. Check out some of the techniques that physical therapy...
