Health Blog Category: Back Pain
Effective Ways to Reduce Lower Back Pain During Lifting
Lifting is a common activity, whether it’s moving boxes or picking up groceries. Unfortunately, it can lead to lower back pain if not done correctly. Lower back pain affects many people and can be a real nuisance, limiting daily activities and causing discomfort.
Understanding why lifting causes back pain is essential in tackling the issue. Often, pain occurs because of improper lifting techniques, weak core muscles, or not preparing the body adequately before heavy lifting. Identifying these factors can help in minimizing the risk of injury and discomfort.
Read full blogCommon Golf Injuries and Their Management
Golf is a cherished sport for enthusiasts worldwide, offering both leisure and competitive opportunities. However, despite its low-impact nature, golf is not without its injury risks. Understanding the common injuries associated with golf, their treatment options, and preventive strategies is crucial for both amateur and professional golfers. This article delves into prevalent golf-related injuries, explores their treatments, and provides guidance on prevention techniques. We will emphasize shoulder injuries, given their significant impact on a golfer’s performance and well-being.
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Get Past Your Back Pain Blues with Holistic PT Treatments
Most Americans will have temporary back pain at some point in their lives. However, when back pain is not temporary, it can greatly impact your quality of life.
The good news is that you don’t have to live permanently with back pain. Taking a proactive approach, such as working with a physical therapist, can help you finally find back pain relief.
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Find the Answer to Your Back Pains Today!
Most Americans will suffer temporary back pain at some point in their lives. When back pain is not temporary, however, it becomes a major quality of life issue. The American Physical Therapy Association states that back pain is the most commonly experienced form of pain for Americans.
In fact, one in every four Americans has sustained some sort of back pain in the past three months.
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Finally Find Relief for Your Persistent Headaches with Physical Therapy
If stress-related headaches are happening so frequently that they are impacting your daily life, it’s time to start thinking about physical therapy for relief. Stress-related headaches, also called tension headaches, are the most common type of headache that impacts people.
While they are not as serious as migraines, tension headaches are a sign that something in your body is “off.” A physical therapist can work with you to determine the cause and eliminate stress-related headaches for good.
Read full blogHerniated Discs Can Be a Real Pain in the Back – Are You Living with One?
Do You Know How to Identify a Herniated Disc?
If you’ve been experiencing back pain, it just may be a herniated disc. A herniated disc can put extra pressure on the muscles and nerves around the spinal column.
Strange neck pains, back pains, or extremity symptoms can indicate a variety of potential problems – including one or more herniated discs. How can you tell for sure whether you have this specific problem?
Read full blogStand Up to Your Back Pain with Physical Therapy Relief
Most Americans will suffer temporary back pain at some point in their lives. When back pain is not temporary, however, it becomes a major quality of life issue. The good news is that you don’t have to live with back pain permanently. Taking a proactive approach like working with a physical therapist can help you find back pain relief at long last. Contact Cornerstone Physical Therapy for more information on how physical therapy can relieve your back pain.
Read full blogCould Your Back Pain be Caused by a Herniated Disc?
Did you know that back pain is the highest reported area of pain across the United States? Chronic back pain is one of the most common reasons that people seek physical therapy treatment. 60-80% of people will experience back pain of some sort in their lives, and it may likely be caused by a herniated disc.
A herniated disc can develop anywhere along one’s spine but it most commonly occurs in the lower back.
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