Everyone wakes up feeling some pain in their joints or muscles from time to time. A hard workout the day before. Looking down for hours at your laptop screen or cellphone. These are just a few reasons you might feel a bit stiff and achy. But, if you find yourself...
Many people discuss vestibular and balance training as interchangeable practices. The term vestibular refers to the space in your head that is known as the inner ear. While there are many common links between them, physical therapists know that these two types of...
Having trouble walking your dog. Experiencing pain when playing with the grandkids. Not being able to stand up long enough to cook dinner. These are just some of the ways that musculoskeletal conditions can affect your daily life. Physical therapy is a type of...
If there’s one thing that you can count on a Continuum Wellness physical therapist introducing into every session, it’s stretching. Yes, building strength and endurance is important. But whether you’re an athlete, or someone coping with the aches and pains of aging,...
Reducing your ability to lift your coffee cup. Curtailing your ability to play with your grandkids. Preventing you from walking the dog without pain. These are just a few of the everyday effects that arthritis can cause. While arthritis is commonly believed to be a...
You avoid walking the dog. You can’t play with your grandchildren. These are just a few of the ways people can be negatively impacted by arthritis. Unfortunately, this issue is far too common in the U.S. In fact, it’s reported that more than 54 million Americans have...
For many people, vertigo and dizziness are considered the same issue. However, they are actually separate problems that happen to occur together. Vertigo is a sensation that your surroundings are moving when they shouldn’t be, and it’s often described as a spinning...
It might come as a surprise to some people, but what you put in your mouth can make your aches and pains worse. As the old saying goes, “You are what you eat.” There are many foods that can cause inflammation and actually result in chronic pain. Eating a healthier...
Ask any physical therapist, and you’ll get confirmation that lower back pain is the most frequent complaint they’re asked to treat. This makes sense, considering that there are millions of Americans suffering from back pain. It’s estimated that about 31 million...
The number of answers to this question is much larger than you might think. However, many people might think that taking their prescribed medication is the only step they need to take to prepare for surgery. Preparing for surgery naturally can involve taking a...
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