Category: physical therapist

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NO MORE OPIOIDS! Seek help from a physical therapist.

June 20th, 2020

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 our physical therapy clinic, we stand with the Centers for Disease

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Desk Job

How to Stay Active When You Have a Desk Job

May 20th, 2020

At US Rehab & Health Services, we see hard-working patients who want to excel in their careers and provide for their families—but it’s hard to do that when dealing with an injury. Unfortunately, many people eventually realize that it’s the sedentary nature of their job that’s directly impacting their health and job performance. Everyone needs

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Nutrition

If You Don’t Think Nutrition Has an Effect on Your Aches and Pains, Think Again.

May 10th, 2020

Are Your Dietary Choices Making You Hurt? Some people eat to live, others live to eat — and still others are feeding their chronic aches and pains without even realizing it. If your pain issues have gotten steadily worse, maybe you need to look at your nutritional choices. Eating too much and/or eating the wrong

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Do you have an upcoming surgery? 3 Reasons to attend post-surgical rehab for a better recovery.

April 20th, 2020

Every year, our physical therapy team at US Rehab & Health Services meets thousands of individuals recovering from surgery. Whether you’re undergoing a joint replacement, a back surgery, or some other procedure, we’re confident that working with a physical therapist can help you heal up and get back to your active lifestyle as efficiently and

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Herniated disc pain. What it feels like and when you should see a physical therapist

April 10th, 2020

Did you know that a herniated disc can occur anywhere in your spine? At our physical therapy clinic, we see disc herniations frequently among our patients with back, arm, and/or leg pain. If you believe your pain and dysfunction is caused by a herniated disc, we encourage you to contact us today to schedule an

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Physical Therapy in Relieving Chronic Pai

The Role of Physical Therapy in Relieving Chronic Pain

March 20th, 2020

Chronic pain is extremely common – with over 100 million sufferers in the U.S. alone – so if you are struggling with chronic pain, you are definitely not alone. Standard pain medications have so many undesirable qualities that you cannot rely on them fully to treat your pain, which can leave you wondering if you

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Aches and Pains

Aches and Pains in the Morning? Find Out What Might Be Causing Them.

March 10th, 2020

A Troubleshooting Guide to Morning Aches and Pains Do you leap out of bed excited at the thought of experiencing another morning — or do you just lie there, afraid to move because of the pain you’re likely to feel? Aches and pains are never welcome, but they can really dash your spirits when they

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Back or Neck Pain

The 5 Best Ways Physical Therapy Can Treat Your Back or Neck Pain

February 20th, 2020

There are a variety of reasons why you may be experiencing back or neck pain. For example, any changes in the spine’s anatomy can lead to back pain, such as lumbar disc herniation, lumbar degenerative disc disease, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or osteoarthritis. The most common cause of neck pain is due to muscle strains. There

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Balance

Tips to Improve Your Core Strength With Physical Therapy Treatments

February 10th, 2020

Strengthen Your Core with Physical Therapy One of the most effective and powerful aspects of physical therapy is core strength training. The set of muscles that make up your core also work to anchor your center of gravity. This helps maintain your balance, both when you’re moving and when you’re standing still. Through physical therapy

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Energy

Decrease Your Pain and Increase Your Energy With These 5 Tips

January 30th, 2020

When you live with pain, it can limit you from doing daily tasks and activities that you enjoy. Fortunately, there are some simple tips you can incorporate into your daily life, in order to decrease your pain and increase your energy. By doing these in tandem with your physical therapy treatments, you can recover faster

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