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Millions of Americans Struggle with Chronic Pain, Physical Therapy Offers Effective, Drug-Free Relief
Chronic pain is a debilitating condition affecting millions of Americans, significantly impacting their daily lives and overall well-being. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 50 million U.S. adults experience chronic pain, with 17 million experiencing substantial limitations in their activities due to pain. Beyond its immediate impact, chronic ...
Posted on 2024-04-15
Get Physical Therapy First During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Because of the closures of physician’s offices, stoppages of elective surgeries, and social distancing guidelines resulting from COVID-19, many people with pain or joint issues have had appointments or surgeries delayed. If you’re one of them, and you haven’t seen your physical therapist yet, you should. Here are some reasons why:
Early Physical Therapy Leads to Better Outcomes
Studies have shown that people who receive physical therapist care sooner have better outcomes, l...
Posted on 2020-06-01
Some Pay More to Treat Back Pain, but Get Less
Payless shoe stores recently conducted a very telling social experiment. You may have heard about the shoe chain’s stunt in the news, but to recap, “The Payless Experiment” tricked consumers into buying their typically budget-friendly shoes at sky-high markups. To carry out the clever ruse, the discount retailer invited style influencers to a (fake) launch party for a new high-end label in one of Los Angeles’ glitziest shopping areas. The attendees believed that they were...
Posted on 2018-12-28
80% of Americans Experience Back Pain, But 100% of PTs Know How to Prevent It
Got back pain? YoMan suffering from back pain at home in the bedroom. Uncomfortable mattress and pillow causes back pain.
By performing a thorough evaluation, a physical therapist can identify the muscular, postural and skeletal limitations that could one day lead to an episode of back pain. As part of the assessment, he or she will observe as you perform a series of exercises and then gather an account of your daily activity level and environmental factors like operating machinery or working a...
Posted on 2018-11-14