You know how limiting pain can be if you live with it. Chronic pain, defined as pain that lasts three months or longer, usually indicates the presence of an underlying illness that requires treatment. While medicine can help to conceal discomfort in the short term, it will not provide long-term relief. Non-pharmaceutical pain treatment is […]
Do you realize that your muscles are aching or sore throughout the day? Do you need to heal from a recent accident or surgery? Do you have a chronic illness that causes you to be in continual pain? You might think there is no solution to your pain and discomfort, but you’re wrong! Physical therapy […]
Arthritis is a disorder of the joints that millions of people live with. It results in joint inflammation that can cause aches, pains, stiffness, and limited mobility. While there are over 100 types of arthritis, they are typically split into two categories: monoarthritis, meaning only one joint is affected, and oligoarthritis, meaning multiple joints are […]
When you wake up in the morning, do you feel achy? While aches and pains are common from time to time, waking up every morning with them can indicate a more serious problem. If you have painful sensations in the morning for no apparent reason, don’t hesitate to contact Rehab Advantage & Sports Medicine in […]
Did you know the spine is made up of twenty-four bones? It’s true! Of these twenty-four bones, five bones are found in the lower back. The spine also contains nerves and intervertebral discs in addition to these bones. Because the spine is such a complicated component of the body, discomfort might arise from time to […]
Your hips and knees are essential joints that work hard all day to give you the best possible function. They are common sources of pain and discomfort due to their complexity and constant use. As the cartilage in one’s joints begins to break down with age, the risk of experiencing chronic hip and knee pain […]
5 Signs You May be in Need of Physical Therapy! Did you know that physical therapy can be used to manage a variety of different conditions as a natural form of pain relief? Unfortunately, it is usually not only until after attempting more conventional medical approaches such as surgery and prescription painkillers that people realize […]
Discover Relief for Your Aches and Pains Today Chronic back pain is a pain that lasts for three months and is longer. This type of pain can occur for a variety of reasons, including spinal arthritis, aging, disc problems, and myofascial pain syndrome. With spinal arthritis, the slow thinning of the cartilage inside the spine […]
Improve Your Health and Wellness by Stretching! Have you ever noticed how good stretching feels after a nap, when you first wake up in the morning, or after vigorous physical activity? That good feeling just scratches the surface with the many healthy benefits you can get from regular stretching. That’s why our physical therapist commonly […]
On average, 130 people die of an opioid overdose every day in the United States. It’s a stunning statistic that sadly impacts nearly every community in our country since opioid abuse and addiction affect people from all walks of life. Many people who become addicted to painkillers were first prescribed them by a medical doctor […]
