COVID-19: Richmond Physical Therapy Action Plan
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic that has been causing numerous health care facilities to shut down, we as medical professionals are diligently trying to serve our patients in the best ways possible without risking the spread of this disease and have made the difficult decision to close both office locations starting tomorrow March 24th until April 4th.
We are offering Telehealth!
With our physical locations closed, Telehealth services are the best possible option for us at this time. By providing care for our patients virtually, as opposed to in person, we are able to keep both our patients and PT providers safe
What is Telehealth?
Read full blogHow Do You Overcome Chronic Back Pain? Ask Our Physical Therapist
Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) back pain? That’s a depressing statistic, especially if you’re already one of those sufferers. Chronic back pain can prevent you from performing the countless daily tasks you need or want to perform. Even when you’re not engaged in activity, your back pain may be keeping you miserable 24/7. But don’t assume that drugs can provide more than temporary relief, or that surgery won’t create more problems than it solves.
Read full blog5 Common Indicators that You Need Physical Therapy
Physical therapy isn’t just for rehabilitation or athletes in training. There are many reasons why a person might need the assistance of a physical therapist. There are five basic indicators that you need to visit a physical therapist.
1. You’re Experiencing Sharp Pain
Sharp pain, especially if it’s ongoing, may be a sign of a serious injury. It could be a pulled muscle or possibly a stress fracture. The sooner an injury is treated the more likely it will heal quickly.
Read full blogHow Physical Therapy Can Reduce your Stress-Related Headaches.
The work day is almost over, but your inbox is full and your to-do list is long. You are already thinking about the many things you’ll have to handle in the evening, and what will be facing you when you reach your desk again tomorrow. You pinch the bridge of your nose, but to no avail. The headache has already settled in, and is likely to distract you from the last few hours of your day.
Read full blog5 Ways Stretching can Improve Your Overall Health
There are a lot of different factors that contribute to maintaining ideal health. Getting a full night’s rest every evening, drinking plenty of water throughout the day, and eating as well-balanced of a diet as possible are typically the top tips that are shared when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Staying hydrated and eating healthy goes a long way to help take care of your heart and nervous system, but there are so many other aspects of your body that need support.
Read full blogNon-Invasive Treatment for Your Chronic Aches and Pains
Have you grown accustomed to feeling a twinge here and a spasm there? Do you suffer from recurring aches and pains for reasons you don’t totally understand? Have you been gritting your teeth and putting up with a longstanding chronic pain condition? Maybe you’ve been putting off medical treatment for your ailment because you’re afraid of one particular form of care — surgery. Well, now you can stop worrying, because physical therapy could make surgery unnecessary in your case.
Read full blogYour Joints Hurting? 4 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Arthritis Pain
Whether it is a pop in the knee with every step that you take, or a crack of your fingers with every attempt to open a jar, chances are that you aren’t going to realize just how much you rely on your joints to perform up to par until you are experiencing regular joint pain. Arthritis is one of the leading causes of joint pain, and this means that pain in the ankles, knees, elbows and hips can happen to just about anyone.
Read full blogTired of Your Hip and Knee Pain? Find Lasting Relief with Physical Therapy
Is it difficult for you to engage in your regular activities due to hip or knee pain? Whether your hip or knee pain occurs when you’re moving or sitting, physical therapy can help get you back to your regular routine. Be sure to call Richmond Physical Therapy for a consult to find out how we can help alleviate your pain. No one should have to live in pain.
What is Hip and Knee Pain?
Read full blogGet to the Root of Your Back Pain. Could it be a Herniated Disc?
Do you sometimes feel pain like an electric shock radiating from your lower back down to your legs? Do you experience muscle weakness or numbness in your arms or legs? If so, be sure to schedule a free consult with Richmond Physical Therapy located in Staten Island, NY for a proper diagnosis. You just may have a herniated disc.
What is a Herniated Disc?
The vertebrae that comprise the spine are cushioned by discs.
Read full blogIf You Have any of These 5 Symptoms, You May Need Physical Therapy.
Physical therapy is a highly beneficial form of treatment that can address many of the most common sources of pain. However, there are many people who don’t realize that the pain they are experiencing is something that can be easily addressed with physical therapy.
If you are experiencing any of the five common symptoms listed here, then it may be time to consult with Richmond Physical Therapy as far as the best ways to address your pain and discomfort.
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