Understanding and Managing Common Sports Injuries
Sports injuries are a significant concern for athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike, affecting millions each year, approximately 8.6 million. Whether it’s a sprained ankle from a pickup basketball game or a nagging shoulder injury from weightlifting, these conditions can disrupt your training regimen and sideline you from the activities you love. However, there’s hope. Physical therapy offers solutions for effectively managing and overcoming common sports injuries.
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Read full blogDo You Have Surgery Scheduled? Worried Recovery Will Take Too Long? Not With Pre-Hab!
Physical therapy isn’t only helpful after surgery!
Do you have surgery scheduled soon? Surgery can be extremely stressful and traumatic for your body to go through. Therefore, it’s normally only done when there are absolutely no other options available.
If you’re having surgery soon, you’ve probably already talked to your doctor about scheduling a post-operative physical therapy visit.
Seeing a physical therapist during recuperation is fairly frequent (and highly encouraged!).
Read full blogSit Up Straight: Could Poor Posture Be To Blame For Back Pain?
You may be surprised about the true reasons for your pain symptoms!
The majority of people have difficulty sitting and standing up straight. Many of us can recall our parents and instructors telling us that excellent posture was the key to good health later in life!
We all rolled our eyes at the time since the requirement seemed inconvenient! However, we learn that proper posture is about more than just looking good as we become older!
Read full blog5 Tips For Less Pain and More Energy!
There are many things you can do each day for improved health!
Have you ever wished you had more energy? Do you experience nagging chronic pain on a daily basis but aren’t sure how to get rid of it? We’ve got just the trick for you: physical therapy!
A physical therapist can assist you if you are living with acute or chronic pain and are looking for long-term relief.
Read full blogBackcountry Injury Prevention tips from a Physical Therapist
In the remote and rugged terrain of the Alaskan backcountry, proper stretching and techniques are crucial for preventing injuries due to the extreme physical demands and challenging environmental conditions. The harsh and unpredictable landscape often requires intense physical exertion, including climbing steep inclines, traversing uneven surfaces, and carrying heavy loads over long distances. Without adequate stretching, muscles and joints can become stiff and more susceptible to strains and sprains. Furthermore, employing correct techniques while moving and carrying gear helps distribute physical stress evenly, reducing the risk of overexertion and injury.
Read full blogLiving With Sciatica? Say Goodbye to Chronic Pain With This Secret!
Physical therapy holds the key to pain relief.
Our bodies are composed of a complex network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Your sciatic nerve is the largest nerve you’ve got in your body. It extends from the lumbar spine through the buttocks area, and if there is unnecessary pressure applied to it, it can cause a world of problems for you!
Are you living with this condition? Physical therapy at Empower Physical Therapy in AK could provide you with the relief you’ve been searching for.
Read full blogWhat’s At The Root of Your Hip and Knee Pain?
Physical therapy could help you find the answer!
The knees and hips are important, complex areas of the body. There are several tendons, joints, and muscles that are joined together in these parts of your body, and they help you to move in normal ways. However, if these areas are damaged at all, or if you’re feeling pain in them, it can become very difficult to do the things you normally do.
Are you struggling with debilitating or uncomfortable pain in your knees or hips?
Read full blogIt’s Time For Herniated Disk Pain To Pack Its Bags!
Your journey to real pain relief begins here.
According to The National Institute of Health, “The highest prevalence [of herniated disc cases] is among people aged 30-50 years, with a male to female ratio of 2:1. There is little evidence to suggest that drug treatments are effective in treating herniated discs.” This is especially important because so many people try to lean on medication for relief, creating other health problems for themselves!
Do you ever complain of lower back pain that just won’t cease no matter what you do?
Read full blogShould You Seek Physical Therapy Before Using Medicines?
The simple answer is yes, you should!
You’ve seen the headlines, and you know that opioids are the major driver behind the widespread drug crisis in America. We also know that if you or a loved one has chronic pain, you may be feeling frustrated and confused about your options.
At Empower Physical Therapy clinic in AK, we stand with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other professional organizations that recommend physical therapy and other alternatives over prescription opioids for the management of chronic pain.
Read full blogToss Your Pills In The Trash With Physical Therapy!
Are you sick of leaning on medication for pain relief?
After a car accident or traumatic injury, many people find themselves living with chronic pain. Day in and day out, they live in discomfort and are only able to find solace in prescription medication. The pain-relieving aspects of these drugs only last for a short time, but the addictive habit of taking them is a long-term problem.
Long-term opiate use is not a good strategy for chronic pain management.
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