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Move With Ease Once Again by Relieving Your Hip and Knee Pains
Did You Know That Physical Therapy Could Help You Move Comfortably Again?
There are so many causes of hip and knee pain, from excess weight to sports injuries, advancing age to repetitive motion injuries.
Whatever the cause of your hip and/or knee pain, if you are experiencing it regularly you need to find a way to manage it.
Many people use medications like anti-inflammatories to minimize their discomfort.
However, these medications do have potential side effects, so it can be helpful to find other ways to relieve your pain.
Read full blogFeeling Achy? Your Diet Could Help!
Did You Know There Are Pain-Relieving Foods That Could Help You Find Natural Relief?
Some people eat to live, others live to eat – and still, others are feeding their chronic aches and pains without even realizing it.
If your pain issues have gotten steadily worse, maybe you need to look at your nutritional choices.
Eating too much and/or eating the wrong things can fire up your inflammatory responses and contribute to muscle, nerve, or joint pain.
Read full blogSay No to Opioids! 3 Ways Physical Therapy Can Naturally Relieve Pain
Physical Therapy: The Natural Alternative to Drugs
Does the prospect of taking painkilling drugs for the rest of your life fill you with concern? If it doesn’t, then it should — especially if the drugs in question are opioids. Many chronic pain sufferers who can’t get the relief they need from NSAIDs or steroids feel that they have no choice but to turn to the more powerful opioid drugs. Unfortunately, opioids can present some major problems, from mind-addling intoxication to addiction and the possibility of a fatal overdose.
Read full blogWondering What’s Causing Your Aches and Pains in the Morning? Physical Therapy Can Help You Get to the Root of Your Pain
Ready to Troubleshoot Your Aches and Pains?
Do you leap out of bed excited at the thought of experiencing another day – or do you just lie there, afraid to move because of the morning aches & pains you’re likely to feel?
Aches and pains are never welcome, but they can really dash your spirits when they plague you from your first waking moments.
It helps to understand why these discomforts are occurring in various parts of your body, and how you can put a stop to them through safe, drug-free methods such as physical therapy.
Read full blogReady for a Speedy Recovery? Consider Post-Surgical Rehab
Do you have an upcoming surgery? 3 Reasons to attend post-surgical rehab for a better recovery.
Whether you’re undergoing a joint replacement, a back surgery, or some other procedure, we’re confident that working with a physical therapist can help you heal up and get back to your active lifestyle as efficiently and safely as possible.
Every year, our physical therapy team meets thousands of individuals recovering from surgery.
Read full blogDo You Work From a Desk? That Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Still Be Active!
Are you trying to keep yourself active from your desk? At Rebound Rehabilitation, we see hard-working patients who want to excel in their careers and provide for their families—but it’s hard to do that when dealing with an injury.
Unfortunately, many people eventually realize that it’s the sedentary nature of their job that’s directly impacting their health and job performance.
Everyone needs to move a lot throughout the day. But if you sit for the majority of your workday, it’s essential to find a way to get moving more frequently.
Read full blogDid You Know You Could Benefit From Stretching Both Before and After Your Workout?
Working out on a regular basis is a great way to improve and maintain good health.
If you’re not stretching before and after your workout, however, you’re not really taking advantage of a complete workout routine.
Stretching exercises are a staple of physical therapy for many reasons.
In fact, there are several specific benefits of stretching both before and after a workout. Contact Rebound Rehabilitation today to learn more!
Read full blogWhat You Need to Know About Sprains, Strains and Ankle Pains!
While the terms sprain and strain are often used interchangeably, there is a key difference between the two. A sprain is the tearing or overstretching of ligaments. And ligaments are the rows of tissue that connect bones in a joint. The most common location for a sprain happens to be the ankle joint. A sprain to the ankle joint often causes ankle pain. Specifically, a strain is the tearing or overstretching of a tendon or muscle.
Read full blogIs the Pain in Your Back Caused by a Herniated Disc? Here’s How to Know.
Symptoms of a Herniated Disc
A herniated disc refers to an issue with one of the rubbery cushions that are in between the vertebrae. A spinal disc has a soft jellylike interior with a tougher exterior. While most herniated discs occur in the lower back, they also can occur in the cervical area. Symptoms are dependent on where the disc is located and whether or not it’s compressing a nerve. Typically, one side of the body is affected.
Read full blogHow Important is Physical Therapy Before and After Surgery?
It’s a wise idea to work with a physical therapist both before and after surgery. Working with a physical therapist prior to your operation — sometimes referred to as “prehab” — can help you to prepare emotionally and physically for the surgery. And when the operation is done, physical therapy can help to ensure a speedy and full recovery. If you have an upcoming surgery planned, contact Rebound Rehabilitation to learn more about how physical therapy can help you with both preparation and recovery.
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