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Dealing With Neck and Back Pain? Physical Therapy Can Save The Day!
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Back and neck pain are extremely common conditions that many people struggle with over the course of their lives. According to the National Institute of Health, back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a doctor or miss days at work. Even school-age children can have back pain.
Unfortunately, it’s not always an easy task to pinpoint the exact source of the pain you’re feeling in your neck or back.
Read full blogSuffering From Shoulder Pain? Physical Therapy Can Help!
Here are five common causes of shoulder pain you may not be aware of
Most people probably go about their day without giving much thought to how they are using their shoulders. Did you know that your shoulders do a good bit of work to help you accomplish everyday tasks? If you injure or strain them, there’s a large chance you will end up experiencing severe shoulder pain!
Physical therapy is a non-invasive, safe, and effective treatment option for patients experiencing shoulder pain.
Read full blog5 Tips For Less Pain and More Energy!
There are many things you can do each day for improved health!
Have you ever wished you had more energy? Do you experience nagging chronic pain on a daily basis but aren’t sure how to get rid of it? We’ve got just the trick for you: physical therapy!
A physical therapist can assist you if you are living with acute or chronic pain and are looking for long-term relief.
Read full blogDo You Have Surgery Scheduled? Worried Recovery Will Take Too Long? Not With Pre-Hab!
Physical therapy isn’t only helpful after surgery!
Do you have surgery scheduled soon? Surgery can be extremely stressful and traumatic for your body to go through. Therefore, it’s normally only done when there are absolutely no other options available.
If you’re having surgery soon, you’ve probably already talked to your doctor about scheduling a post-operative physical therapy visit.
Seeing a physical therapist during recuperation is fairly frequent (and highly encouraged!).
Read full blogLooking For Ways To Improve Your Health? Here Are 4 Great Tips!
You don’t need pricey gym equipment to feel your best!
How many reminders do you have each day that you aren’t getting enough physical activity in? Let’s check some off:
- The running shoes gathering dust in your closet.
- The yoga mat tossed in the backseat of your car.
- The gym membership you’re being charged for…but don’t actually use.
We know that sticking to a daily exercise regimen can be tough, but hey, no one ever said New Year’s is the only time you can make resolutions!
Read full blogIt’s Time For Herniated Disc Pain To Pack Its Bags!
Your journey to real pain relief begins here.
According to The National Institute of Health, “The highest prevalence [of herniated disc cases] is among people aged 30-50 years, with a male-to-female ratio of 2:1. There is little evidence to suggest that drug treatments are effective in treating herniated disc.” This is especially important because so many people try to lean on medication for relief, creating other health problems for themselves!
Do you ever complain of lower back pain that just won’t cease no matter what you do?
Read full blogWhat’s At The Root of Your Hip and Knee Pain?
Physical therapy could help you find the answer!
The hip and knee are important, complex areas of the body. There are several tendons, joints, and muscles that are joined together in these parts of your body, and they help you to move in normal ways. However, if these areas are damaged at all, or if you’re feeling pain in them, it can become very difficult to do the things you normally do.
Read full blogShould You Seek Physical Therapy Before Using Opioids?
The simple answer is yes, you should!
You’ve seen the headlines, and you know that opioids are the major driver behind the widespread drug crisis in America. We also know that if you or a loved one has chronic pain, you may be feeling frustrated and confused about your options. At Alta Vista Wellness Center’s physical therapy clinic in Laredo, TX, we stand with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other professional organizations that recommend physical therapy and other alternatives over prescription opioids for the management of chronic pain.
Read full blog5 Tips To Get More Physical Activity In Your Routine
It may feel like you’re on a never-ending hamster wheel in your hectic life, requiring you to accomplish as much as possible. It is critical, however, for everyone to realize what is and is not attainable through simple effort. It’s critical to recognize that your willpower has limits.
It’s difficult enough to get through your to-do list in the limited hours you have in the day without being exhausted. Instead, you’ll need to use methods and tips to stay interested, motivated, and active in your quest to complete everything – since no one can do it all alone!
Read full blogLosing Weight Through Interval Training
Are you one of those people who do various workouts for an hour or more every day, 7 days a week, but fail to see any real results? That’s because exercising at a steady rate doesn’t yield the same results as interval training does.
Interval training has been around for years, but it has recently gained a lot of attention as a way to increase fat loss. Read on to learn more about interval training, why it works, and the many ways you can seamlessly incorporate it into your every day exercise routine.
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