Customized physical therapy may be a useful way to ease low back pain, which affects an estimated 31 million Americans a new study says. Researchers from La Trobe University observed that ‘many patients with low-back disorders persisting beyond 6 weeks do not recover.
Physical therapists do a lot more than just stretch or strengthen weak muscles after an injury or surgery. They are skilled at evaluating and diagnosing potential problems before they lead to more-serious injuries or disabling conditions from carpal tunnel syndrome or a frozen shoulder to chronic headaches or lower-back
Customized physical therapy may be a useful way to ease low back pain, which affects an estimated 31 million Americans a new study says. Researchers from La Trobe University observed that ‘many patients with low-back disorders persisting beyond 6 weeks do not recover.’
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of pain on the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot from the heel to the toes. Inflammation of the plantar fascia is especially common in runners and active individuals, but can also affect a wide range of individuals, causing intense pain along the bottom of the foot.
For those suffering from plantar fasciitis finding relief from the constant pain can be a struggle. Manual therapy, joint manipulation, and therapeutic exercise all have proven benefits. Orthotics may be another option for care, which can be cast in our office. If you've been experiencing Plantar fasciitis, give our office a call or click here to schedule a consult and let us help you on your way toward pain-free living!
The foot and ankle area can be subject to pain from causes other than Plantar fasciitis. Other foot pain is often a matter of control or lack of control. When an individual walks, the foot is as the mercy of the lower limb and must compensate for misalignment above it which can cause chronic pain in the foot.
If you're experiencing foot and ankle pain, give our office a call or click here to get scheduled for a consult appointment and see if our treatment will work to get you moving toward Better Function and pain-free living!