Health Blog Category: Joint Pain
Joint Pain Can Be Frustrating – PT Could be the Answer
Find Relief for Your Chronic Joint Pain Today!
Joint pain is a common problem that can affect people of all ages. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost a quarter of all American adults are living with arthritis!
Additionally, according to a recent study, an estimated 54.4 million US adults have arthritis—roughly one in every four Americans. Around 27% of those surveyed report living with severe joint pain as an effect of arthritis.
Read full blogJoint Pain Got You Down? Physical Therapy May Help.
If you’ve been dealing with chronic joint pain for some time, then you should know you’re not alone. Chronic joint pain is typically associated with arthritis, although there are plenty of other physical ailments that can lead to joint deterioration and pain.
While physical therapy is not a cure for arthritis, it can help to alleviate the pain, increase your range of motion in the affected joints and help you get control over the problem so that it doesn’t get worse.
Read full blogDo You Know The Difference Between Sprains and Strains?
We’ve all been there – walking down the street, not paying attention when suddenly your ankle slips off the curb. There’s immediate pain, but it’s difficult to determine if it’s an injury that will go away on its own with a little RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) treatment, or if a visit to the doctor will be necessary.
The best way to find out if you’re experiencing a sprain or strain that warrants medical attention is to consult with a physical therapist.
Read full blog5 Ways to Avoid Joint Pain
Do you find your joints aching for no apparent reason? Even small aches and pains are your body’s way of telling you something is not working and should not be ignored. According to a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study, 30% of the people surveyed reported some form of joint pain within a 30 day period. The greatest number of respondents had knee joint pain, followed by shoulder, finger and then hip joint pain.
Our joints move an incredible amount each day, bearing heavy loads and often being strained, without us really paying attention.
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