Tag Archives: pain relief
Massage Away Your Holiday Stress
This time of year is supposed to represent joy and celebration. Even though there is happiness, we all know that the holiday season can be a stressful time for many people. Between finding the perfect gifts, preparing extravagant family gatherings, … Continue reading
Relief and Relaxation at home with WaxWel® Paraffin Bath
As the temperature drops this winter, joint and arthritis pain may be at an all-time high. The healing warmth of a WaxWel® Paraffin Bath could be a game changer for your joint care routine. The Waxwel® would be great to … Continue reading
Should I Use Heat or Cold Therapy?
The use of modalities is helpful to reduce pain, improve the body’s ability to heal, and enhance overall function. Heat and cold therapies are two modalities that are traditionally used to address impairments and functional limitations of patients. There are … Continue reading
Introducing the CanDo® Impact Massager!
Do you have tight, sore or inflamed muscles? A good percussion massage will have your muscles feeling a lot better. Percussive massage therapy is a new way to give a massage, and honestly it is a game changer. No longer … Continue reading
Benefits of Swimming
Whether you are indoors or outdoors, swimming is a great way to exercise your entire body. It is the fourth most popular activity in the U.S and for good reason. Swimming can be enjoyable, but it can also provide the … Continue reading
What Does the Evidence Say About Treating Neck Pain? Target The Thoracic Spine.
Interventions applied to the thoracic spine and ribs may help provide more insight into how it could potentially lead to treating individuals with neck pain. Cleland et al1 introduced a study to investigate the predictive validity of how patients with … Continue reading
How Do We Manage Cervicogenic Headaches?
Cervicogenic headaches are typically unilateral headaches that occur from a multitude of factors including postural syndrome, muscular imbalances, and many more. We might to evaluate other things including workstation ergonomics, sitting, and standing postures, as well as how they perform … Continue reading
3 Important Questions to Consider for Lumbar Stabilization Training
Who needs stabilization retraining for low back pain? Stabilization exercises are typically prescribed to those who present with dysfunction with active movement screens as well as when they perform functional tasks. Stabilization doesn’t have to solely relate to those who … Continue reading
What Does Having Good Posture Mean?
Making sure that you have good posture is more than just about being able to stand up straight. Being able to hold your body the right way, whether you are standing or sitting, is an important part of your overall … Continue reading
Benefits of Over-the-Door Cervical Traction
Having chronic and debilitating neck pain can be, well, a pain. This is why some physical therapists recommend using cervical traction as an alternate form of treating neck pain. If your physical therapist determines that you can use over-the-door as … Continue reading