When To Seek A Physical Therapist For Sciatica Pain
While sciatica does not always require physical therapy treatments, it can help relieve your pain and speed up the healing process.
Did you know that the sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body? It stretches from the lower back down to the legs, ending at the feet. People living with sciatica typically describe their discomfort as “shooting pains,” typically down one side of the body.
It can be hard to determine whether or not your symptoms are in need of specialist intervention, but Richmond Physical Therapy put together a list of the three most prominent for your condition.
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Find the Relief You’ve Been Looking For with Physical Therapy
Are you one of the millions of people living with chronic pain? According to Choose PT, “Chronic pain is a condition that occurs when the brain concludes there is a threat to a person’s well-being based on the many signals it receives from the body.”
Whether you’re recovering from major surgery, dealing with the physical consequences of an accident, or dealing with a chronic medical condition, pain can keep you from doing the things you enjoy.
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Living with back pain can be aggravating, especially when nothing seems to be helping.
If you are concerned about your back pain symptoms, please contact Richmond Physical Therapy to schedule a consultation.
It is possible that your symptoms could be the result of a herniated disc. If this is the case, a physical therapist can help you feel better and even help the damaged disc heal.
Read full blogDo You Need More Physical Activity In Your Life? These 7 Tips Can Help
Become a Healthier YOU with These Tips!
Did you know that 80 percent of the U.S. population falls short of the Physical Activity Guidelines recommended by the Department of Health and Human Services? Millions of Americans are risking serious health consequences simply because they do too much sitting and not enough moving around.
You may not find that information shocking, especially if you’re one of those 80 percent. What really might surprise you, however, is just how easily you can give your daily activity level a dramatic boost.
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Add Stretching to Your Daily Routine Today With Physical Therapy!
Some people think that stretching is an unnecessary part of exercising. The truth is that stretching is a necessary component of exercise. Can some simple physical motions dramatically improve your overall health, wellness, and quality of life?
In the case of stretching, the answer is most definitely yes. Stretching exercises are a staple of physical therapy for just that reason.
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Are you living with daily chronic headache pain?
The phrase ‘sick headache’ may very well be an accurate way to precisely explain how you feel day in and day out. A one-off headache can be distressing enough, but if you are crippled by regular or chronic headache pain, there’s a problem.
Many of the root causes of musculoskeletal or biochemical headaches are can be corrected naturally and effectively: physical therapy.
If you’re living with headache pain, do yourself a favor today and say “No more.” Call our clinic and schedule an appointment for a consultation.
Read full blogAre You Tired of Living With Chronic Joint Pain From Arthritis? A Physical Therapist Can Help With That.
Have you ever experienced pain in your lower back, knees, wrists, hips, or joints? Arthritis may be the culprit. Arthritis is a joint condition that causes discomfort, stiffness, swelling, and inflammation. According to Arthritis.org, “More than 50 million adults and 300,000 children have some type of arthritis. It is most common among women and occurs more frequently as people get older.”
If you are dealing with joint pain or arthritis, you may appear to lean on over-the-counter medications, but this is just temporary.
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Are you dealing with low back pain that is hindering your ability to comfortably move and function? If so, physical therapy might be something you’d be interested in for your own well-being.
Physical therapy is a leading profession involved in the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain. In fact, low back pain is one of the most common reasons people come to work with a physical therapist. Researchers in our field have even developed concise and comprehensive practice guidelines to help therapists manage this condition in their patients.
Read full blogIs Pain Running Your Life? A Physical Therapist Can Put You Back In The Driver’s Seat!
It’s not a shock to hear that if you allow pain symptoms to go unaddressed, your body will suffer. Many conditions can restrict your mobility and cause you to begin avoiding your favorite activities. Eventually, you’ll feel a lack of control over your own life, which can be extremely disheartening and exhausting. The endless assault of pain can also lead to extreme mood disorders including depression and anxiety.
Are you not living the life you dream of?
Read full blog5 Ways To Stay Active During Your Day Job
Have you ever gotten caught doing jumping jacks in your office? If so, were you embarrassed? We hope not—and we think many successful companies would likely applaud the effort you’re making to stay in shape and stay active!
It’s becoming a widely accepted fact that staying physically active throughout the workday isn’t just better for your health — it can also boost productivity, job satisfaction, mental and emotional health as well! Even if you work at a desk sitting down all day, there are plenty of simple things you can do to get moving more often.
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