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National Physical Therapy Month
In addition to National Chiropractic Month, October is known for National Physical Therapy Month. During this month, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) strives to raise awareness about the risks of opioids and promotes safe and effective alternatives for pain … Continue reading
Chiropractic Treatments
Chiropractors use many different treatments in order to help heal their patients and these techniques have many beneficial characteristics. Some treatments include: Massage Therapy, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Ultrasound and Hydrotherapy. Below we briefly outline what these chiropractic treatments … Continue reading
National Chiropractic Health Month
Every October is National Chiropractic Health Month. This month centers around the chiropractic field encouraging patients to start with safer, effective and conservative options for pain before moving on to riskier treatments. This year, National Chiropractic Health Month is focused … Continue reading
Using Moist Heat Therapy
Heat therapy or thermotherapy can be used for many different reasons. It can help sooth aches and pains by reducing muscle stiffness and discomfort. There are actually two kinds of heat therapy: moist and dry. The two are both beneficial … Continue reading
Benefits of Heat Therapy
Heat therapy, also known as thermotherapy, is the use of heat in treatment. Applying heat to an area increases the blood flow, bringing along proteins and oxygen. The overall benefits of heat therapy are very prevalent. This therapy method is … Continue reading
Cold Therapy Products
Cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, is a popular form of treatment for acute injuries. The method works to reduce swelling by cooling the skin, narrowing the blood vessels in the underlying tissues, and thereby restricting blood flow to the … Continue reading
Treating Injuries with Cold Compression Therapy
What is one thing sports injuries, overtraining, or accidental injuries have in common? They often heal faster with cold compression therapy. Cold therapy is commonly used to treat acute injuries. Cold temperatures narrow blood vessels which reduces blood flow to … Continue reading
Choosing a Pedal Exerciser
Not only are pedal exercisers a great option to add to a workout routine, they offer benefits when added to a work station. Keeping active while working is beneficial to long term health and increases concentration as well as work … Continue reading
Pedal Exercisers in the Workplace
Did you know that over 40% of our jobs involve us sitting inactive for most of the day? All that sitting adds up and can have negative effects. According to Lucas Carr, assistant professor in health and human physiology at … Continue reading
10 Benefits of Physical Therapy
Have you ever been injured or developed a medical condition that weakens your ability to move? Chances are you’ve seen a physical therapist during your recovery process. Physical therapy helps patients return to their original, or improved, level of function. It … Continue reading