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Are You Underestimating the Importance of Stretching?
Stretching Should Be For Everyone– Not Just Runners!
Did you know that stretching is a critical part of a healthy daily routine? If you don’t have a stretching routine in place, you should start one right away! A good stretch is an excellent way to begin your day, regardless of your age or fitness level. Stretching, according to the Mayo Clinic, “can increase flexibility and improve your joints’ range of motion, allowing you to move more freely.
Read full blogAre You Searching For a Way Out of Arthritis Pain? PT Can Help!
Living in Constant Pain Isn’t Your Only Option!
Arthritis pain affects over 50 million people in the United States and is the leading cause of disability, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Arthritis can affect anyone at any age and can be severely debilitating for those who have it.
However, those suffering from this condition can take a number of important steps to alleviate their stiff and aching joints.
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PT Can Make Your Pain a Thing of the Past
Is acute or chronic pain interfering with your daily life? Do you need help recovering from back pain, joint pain, or an injury sustained in a car accident? Physical therapy is the answer Whatever condition you are dealing with, our clinic is here to help.
Our physical therapists are experts in the improvement of human movement and flexibility.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Can Relieve Your Herniated Disc Pain
Are You Ready to Put an End to Your Pain?
Do you ever find yourself complaining about persistent lower back pain? You could be suffering from a herniated disc. Herniated discs can occur anywhere along the spine, but they are most common in the lower back. Back pain can be caused by a variety of medical conditions, but in many cases, it is caused by a herniated disc.
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.
Read full blogHave Stress-Related Headaches? Physical Therapy Can Help!
Are You Searching for a Natural Solution to Headache Pain?
Stress headaches are no laughing matter, and sometimes a pill just isn’t enough to get rid of one. “Most headaches are harmless and resolve on their own,” according to Choose PT, “but severe headaches that recur frequently can affect your ability to do your daily activities and can reduce your quality of life.”
Tension headaches are characterized by the sensation of a “band of pressure” around your head, as well as tenderness and achy sensations.
Read full blogDo You Have Hip and Knee Pain? Physical Therapy Can Bring Relief!
Pain Relief is Possible with PT
Do you have debilitating or uncomfortable pain in your hip and knee? You’re not the only one who feels this way. Knee pain is a common condition, resulting in 19.4 million pain-related visits to a physician’s office each year, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons!
The knees and hips are important and complex body parts. These parts of your body have several tendons, joints, and muscles that work together to allow you to move normally.
Read full blogRestore Mobility & Decrease Your Joint Pain With Physical Therapy!
Are You Ready to Find Relief?
Let’s face it: your joints aren’t treating you as well as they once did. You could be dealing with the aftereffects of an injury that has made it difficult for you to move around the way you used to. Or maybe you just have age-related arthritis, and everything is starting to hurt. One thing is certain: taking excessive amounts of over-the-counter pain relievers and sitting around all day is not going to help you.
Read full blogSuffering From Shoulder Pain? Physical Therapy Can Help!
Here are five common causes of shoulder pain you may not be aware of
Most people probably go about their day without giving much thought to how they are using their shoulders. Did you know that your shoulders do a good bit of work to help you accomplish everyday tasks? If you injure or strain them, there’s a large chance you will end up experiencing severe shoulder pain!
Physical therapy is a non-invasive, safe, and effective treatment option for patients experiencing shoulder pain.
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 sciatica 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 Excel Physical Therapy in Oshkosh, WI could provide you with the relief you’ve been searching for.
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!).
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