Physical therapy can help reduce pain and stiffness in the neck. Through targeted exercise, the neck’s range of motion, strength and flexibility can be improved. The duration and the treatment plan prescribed vary from person to person. That’s why if you are suffering...
Physical Therapy
Latest Posts
Physical therapy for fibromyalgia pain
Fibromyalgia is not a disease, but rather a cluster of symptoms with no known cure. Physical therapy offers a solution for those suffering from fibromyalgia pain that can reduce or eliminate your need for medication. At Continuum Wellness, our specialists can work...
What is vertigo and can physical therapy help?
Vertigo is a medical term for dizziness. It is the feeling of rocking, spinning or moving even though you are completely still. It can last for seconds, hours or even days. Additional symptoms include a feeling of tilting, swaying or being pulled in one direction. A...
Can physical therapy help a sprained ankle?
A sprained ankle can occur on the sports field or simply walking through your house. A bad step, a trip or a collision with an underfoot pet is all it takes to knock you off your feet. Sudden stretching or twisting can also cause an ankle sprain. That Lego on the...
Four ways that physical therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome can help
Our wrists have very narrow passages, called the carpal tunnels, that are packed with nerves, blood vessels, muscles and connective tissue that all travel into the hand. These tunnels can become easily constricted due to the large amount of stress we put on them...
Treatment for frozen shoulder pain — how physical therapy can help
Also known as adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder can be a painful and debilitating condition to live with. The shoulder joint is protected by a capsule of tissue that connects the arm to the torso, and frozen shoulder occurs when this capsule tightens around the...
Find pelvic floor physical therapy in Apache Junction, AZ
Your pelvic floor muscles are important to the body in many ways. These muscles stretch from the tailbone at the bottom of the spine to the pubic bone, and they also stretch between projections of bone on the pelvis called the sitting bones. The pelvic floor acts like...
Three components of a vertigo physical therapy evaluation
Have you ever felt like the room was spinning around as you tried to walk? This sensation is called vertigo, and it can make it hard to do many normal activities besides walking. Vertigo physical therapy, or vestibular rehab, can help treat this condition, and an...
Three benefits of physical therapy for elbow pain
Many people have fun playing tennis or golf, but these sports can easily lead to injuries. The repetitive motions of tennis and golf can cause tennis or golfer’s elbow. These conditions cause elbow pain and other symptoms, and they can make doing your normal daily...
How to fix a bulging neck disc: Two effective options
You’re sitting at a stoplight, and bam. You get rear-ended by another car. Or, your stooped and intent posture as you work on the computer turns into neck pain. Either of these factors could be the reason you have a bulging neck disc, and there are two treatment...