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  • Precise Manual Techniques for Physical Therapy

    Precise Manual Techniques for Physical Therapy

    Before beginning manual therapy or any type of physical therapy, the practitioner usually performs a full assessment of the blood and nerve supply in the area, as well as a bone and muscle assessment, in order to decide whether or not there is an increased risk of complications from the use of these back pain management techniques.

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  • What Leads To Discomfort On The Left Side Of The Neck?

    What Leads To Discomfort On The Left Side Of The Neck?

    Soreness on the left side of your neck typically results from injury. However, some underlying conditions can cause neck pain. Pain on the left side of the neck can be due to any number of causes, from muscle strains to a pinched nerve. Most causes aren’t serious. A sore neck is likely due to sleeping in an odd position or holding your neck at an angle that stresses the muscles and tendons on that side. In many cases, the pain on the left side of your neck will subside on its own or with over-the-counter pain relievers and rest. See a doctor if your pain is severe, is due to a recent injury, or if it lasts for more than a week.

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  • Physical Therapy by Hand for Pain Relief

    Physical Therapy by Hand for Pain Relief

    Many patients arrive at their first physical therapy appointment expecting to receive hot packs, ultrasounds, and instructions on how to complete a series of exercises. These modalities are warranted in many instances and most therapists would agree that exercise is needed to help restore muscle imbalances. However, many therapists now approach the restoration of function from a different perspective.

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  • Exercises Targeting Low Back Pain

    Exercises Targeting Low Back Pain

    Physical therapy for lower back pain comprises a combination of strengthening, stretching, and core-building exercises that aim to: Activate and train the muscles surrounding the spine to provide better support and stability to the lower back, Foster healing in the spinal tissues to reduce pain, improve balance, and restore mobility. The exercise regimen typically starts with fewer repetitions and sets, working up to more repetitions as strength begins to build in the lower back.

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  • Performing Exercises for Lower Back Pain Relief

    Performing Exercises for Lower Back Pain Relief

    Physical therapy and exercise for lower back pain generate meaningful results when performed at a slow and steady pace. Continuing the therapeutic exercises at this pace helps the body get accustomed to improved posture and overall wellness—preventing further injury. Guidelines to Start a Lower Back Exercise Program - The following set of guidelines can help achieve the desirable short- and long-term results of physical therapy, stay consistent with the program, and reduce exercise-related aches and pains.

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  • Arthritis In The Elbow And Recovery Through Physical Therapy

    Arthritis In The Elbow And Recovery Through Physical Therapy

    The elbow is a critical joint in the upper extremity. Without it, we would not be able to get some of our most basic needs met, such as feeding ourselves, brushing our teeth, or putting a shirt on. It is the link that allows us to bring our hands to our faces or to reach for a shelf to grasp an object. So, when that joint is affected by arthritis, it can be a major problem.

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  • Physical Therapy For Alleviating Low Back Discomfort

    Physical Therapy For Alleviating Low Back Discomfort

    Most types of lower back pain are often referred to physical therapy as one of the first-line treatments. Physical therapy for low back pain includes guided therapeutic exercises that strengthen the lower back muscles and condition the spinal tissues and joints. The short- and long-term goals of physical therapy for back pain typically include the following: 1. Decrease painful symptoms in the lower back and/or leg, 2. Improve low back function to tolerate daily activities as independently as possible, 3. Increase the spine’s flexibility and improve its range of motion, 4. Formulate a maintenance program to prevent the recurrence of back problems

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  • Yoga Poses for Neck Pain

    Yoga Poses for Neck Pain

    Neck pain is extremely common and may be caused by several factors. These include daily activities that involve repetitive forward movement patterns, poor posture, or the habit of holding your head in one position. It doesn’t take a lot to develop pain in this area of your body, and it’s easy for that pain to extend to your shoulders and back. Neck pain can lead to headaches and even injury.

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  • Physical Therapy After Spinal Fusion: Week 1-6

    Physical Therapy After Spinal Fusion: Week 1-6

    Meeting with a physical therapist before and/or a few days after surgery is important so specific direction can be given on when to begin various types of exercise. Surgeons use many surgical techniques and approaches for fusion, for example: Access to the spine can be achieved through incisions in the front, the back, the sides, or some combination of approaches, Minimally invasive techniques or traditional open surgical techniques may be used.

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  • Physical Therapy: Rehabilitation Following Lumbar Fusion

    Physical Therapy: Rehabilitation Following Lumbar Fusion

    Rehabilitation and exercise are an essential part of recovery from a lumbar spine fusion. Careful planning and follow-through on a prescribed physical therapy program will go a long way in helping the patient recover from the fusion and have the best prospects for pain relief over the long term. Patients who have had or are contemplating lumbar fusion surgery are understandably concerned about making sure the fusion heals as intended. For this reason, many patients are afraid to be active and some do not want to move at all, fearing that they will risk having the fusion not set up properly.

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