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Restore 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!).
Read full blogYour Path To Pain Relief Starts With Physical Therapy
Sick of trying to manage your pain symptoms alone? Call us today.
Have you lately been in a car accident or suffered a sports injury? If you have, chances are you are still coping with the consequences. It’s time to make a change if you’re suffering from acute or chronic pain and haven’t found relief.
To learn more about how our licensed physical therapists at Excel Physical Therapy can help you live a pain-free life, request an appointment at our Oshkosh, WI clinic today!
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 is 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 blogLooking To Improve Your Balance? Start With Your Core!
Did you know that having better balance is linked to strengthening your core muscles? Yes, it’s the truth – we’re not joking!
Your core muscles will have a higher chance of keeping you from acquiring persistent lower back pain and other problems if they are strong. They also keep you from losing your footing or collapsing.
A strong core helps you stay upright, which is especially important as you become older and your chance of falling and injuring yourself increases.
Read full blogLooking For Ways To Improve Your Health? Here Are 4 Great Tips!
You don’t need pricey gym equipment to feel your best!
How many health or wellness reminders do you have each day that you aren’t getting enough physical activity in? Let’s check some off:
- The running shoes gathering dust in your closet.
- The yoga mat tossed in the backseat of your car.
- The gym membership you’re being charged for…but don’t actually use.
We know that sticking to a daily exercise regimen can be tough, but hey, no one ever said New Year’s is the only time you can make resolutions!
Read full blogWhat’s At The Root of Your Hip and Knee Pain?
Physical therapy could help you find the answer!
The knee and hip 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 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.
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