You Don’t Have To Live With Arthritis Pain. Physical Therapy Can Help!
Did you know that arthritis is one of the leading causes of joint pain? It’s true. Arthritis can come from pain in the ankles, knees, hands, elbows, or hips, and it can affect just about anyone! Sometimes it’s a pop in your knee as you descend a flight of stairs, or a painful crack in […]
Staying Healthy As We Age: The Importance of Physical Activity
It’s pretty common to be less active the older we get, but if we want to remain as healthy as possible, we must incorporate as much physical activity into our daily lives as we can! Thankfully there are many easy ways to increase your levels of activity that most people can include in their daily […]
How Does Nutrition Help Relieve Pain and Inflammation?
Are you living with chronic pain or inflammation? If so, there may be a simple solution for you: changing your eating habits. Proper nutrition can play an important role in managing your discomfort. Many people live with chronic pains every day, unaware that simply eating the right foods can actually help them find relief. Maintaining […]
Treat Your Back and Neck Pain with Our Advanced PT Methods
Did you know that studies say approximately 90% of people will be plagued by back or neck pain at some point in their lives? While it is a common complaint, it can sometimes be difficult to determine where the pain is originating on your own. Sometimes pain in one area can travel to another part […]
The Top 5 Ways Proper Posture can Help Alleviate Back Pain
Everyone has heard the importance of sitting or standing up straight. However, maintaining proper posture at all hours of the day is usually easier said than done. Many people experience back pain due to poor posture. Sitting and standing up straight allows for proper spinal alignment, which can prevent back pain. However, it can be difficult to […]
Are You Experiencing One of These 5 Common Shoulder Injuries? Find Relief With PT
Physical therapy is used to treat any sports injury, workplace injury, or musculoskeletal condition you may be experiencing. It is a natural, safe, and effective way to treat both acute and chronic pain. One of the most common reasons people seek the help of a physical therapist is to manage chronic shoulder pain. There are a […]
How Effective is Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain?
What is Chronic Pain Syndrome? Chronic Pain Syndrome is severe discomfort in your body that lingers for months or years. While acute pain may last anywhere from hours to several weeks before your ailment heals, chronic pain doesn’t go away. The intensity of your pain might subside, but it’ll ultimately return. Common chronic pain areas […]
Utilizing End of Year Insurance Benefits for PT
What Are End of Year Insurance Benefits? Individuals who’ve paid their insurance deductible are eligible to receive additional care—for free! Sounds too good to be true? It’s not. Each year, millions of Americans forget about their available insurance benefits and don’t use them by the end of the year. Unfortunately, these benefits don’t carry over to […]
How You Can Celebrate National Physical Therapy Month
In 460 BC, Hippocrates discovered the benefits of manual manipulation for pain relief. Little did he know, Hippocrates started a pain-relieving revolution that would be practiced for thousands of years. Today, we celebrate his groundbreaking discovery with a month-long celebration. So, to kick off the festivities, we’ll tell you how you can celebrate the joy […]
What You Need To Know About Soft Tissue Mobilization Therapy
Experiencing an injury after something as simple as a wrong move can cause debilitating pain. Plus, it’s pretty aggravating. Soft tissue damages are some of the most common injuries from sports and other daily activities. Luckily, soft tissue mobilization therapy (STM) is an effective way to get you back on your feet. What Is Soft […]
Pulled Groin vs Hernia: How to Tell the Difference
It’s not uncommon to experience groin pain or discomfort. It’s also not uncommon to mistake a pulled groin vs hernia. According to a recent study, it is estimated that more than 20 million hernias are repaired every year worldwide. So how do you know whether or not your groin pain is a hernia? The answer boils down […]
6 Ways Your Health Can Improve Thanks to Physical Therapy
If you’ve recently been injured, fallen ill, or been diagnosed with a medical condition, physical therapy can help you improve your physical health. When you visit OSR Physical Therapy one of our skilled therapists will develop an individualized treatment plan that meets your needs. Treatment in a physical therapy program is a safe, conservative, and natural approach […]
Physical Therapy: Your Best Treatment Option for Relieving All of Your Aches and Pains
It’s proven that physical therapy is the strongest possible treatment technique for those suffering from aches and pains. Whether you have recently started waking up with generalized aches and pains or have been suffering from chronic pain for a long time, you can find relief in physical therapy. A sedentary lifestyle, a lack of activity, […]
The Natural Route to Pain Relief: Physical Therapy
In today’s world, pain is a significant issue. An estimated one out of every five Americans suffer from chronic pain, with 8% of those suffering from pain so severe that they cannot carry out their daily tasks. It’s no surprise, then, that painkillers and anti-inflammatory medications have become a multibillion-dollar industry. Unfortunately, these medications come […]
7 Easy Ways To Improve Your Physical Health
Making Small Changes Can Increase Your Fitness Levels Most people believe that in order to stay fit they have to dedicate hours every day to working out or visiting the gym. This is why many of us find ourselves saying that we have no time to exercise! However, exercising and staying physically fit doesn’t have […]
A Delicious Way to Reduce Pain and Inflammation
Have you been dealing with stiff, achy joints? Do you notice you struggle to keep your energy up at work? You may have a nutrition problem! Fortunately, at OSR Physical Therapy in Anthem, our physical therapists will provide you with all the tools you need to recover from injuries, eat healthier, and live a healthy, pain-free life! […]
Physical Therapy Can Help You Fight Back Pain
If you are living with chronic back pain, you know how limiting it can be to your daily life. It can hurt to sleep, it can hurt to get up out of bed, and it can hurt to bend over or pick your child up. Dealing with pain day in and out gets old! The good […]
Tired of Medications? Find Relief with Physical Therapy
Pain can put some extreme limits on your life. While medication can provide temporary relief, it doesn’t actually solve the problem of your pain; rather, it merely masks the symptoms. If you have been living with acute or chronic pain and you’re looking for a natural way to successfully treat your symptoms, contact our office […]
5 Ways Stretching Benefits Your Overall Health
Some people believe that stretching is an unimportant part of exercising. This couldn’t be further from the truth. According to physical therapists, stretching is a vital aspect of one’s daily routine, whether you’re exercising that day or not. Stretching is also an essential component of physical therapy. Targeted stretches are included in almost every physical therapy treatment […]
7 Easy Ways to Start Getting Active
Are you getting enough exercise? If your answer is no, you’re not alone. In fact, 80 percent of the U.S. population falls short of the Physical Activity Guidelines recommended by the Department of Health and Human Services. Millions of Americans are at risk of serious health consequences simply because they sit too much and move […]
Are You Ready to Leave the Pain Meds Behind? Physical Therapy Can Provide You With the Relief You Need
Did You Know Physical Therapy Has Proven to Be Even More Effective Than Opioids? It seems like every time you turn on the news there is another story about the opioid epidemic gripping the country. There is good reason for the panic. In 2016 alone, 116 people died each day from opioid-related drug overdoses. Some […]
Neck Pain, Back Pain, Joint Pain: Why Physical Therapy Is Your Best Option For Treatment
Physical therapy is an extremely beneficial kind of treatment that offers solutions to many of the most common types of pain. The problem? Most people don’t realize the benefits of physical therapy, or even know that the pain they’re experiencing can be alleviated by seeing a physical therapist! Read the list below. If you’re experiencing any […]
Are You Having Headaches Caused By Stress? Read This to Learn How Physical Therapy Can Help You!
Picture this: it’s almost five o’clock at the office, but you have a to-do list of twenty things, and the emails just keep popping up in your inbox. You know that even when you go home tonight, all you’ll be able to think about is how much work is waiting for you at your desk […]
Stiff Neck Remedies: Techniques for Easing Discomfort
Is a stiff neck causing pain and making it hard to move your head? While a stiff neck can put a damper on your daily life, the good news is that physical therapy offers highly effective relief for this common problem, along with other stiff neck remedies. Ready to get started with physical therapy for […]
Shoulder Pain Relief: Effective Strategies and Therapies for Alleviating Discomfort
If you’re dealing with persistent shoulder pain, you’re not alone. A staggering 18-26% of adults are experiencing shoulder pain at any given time, making it one of the most common reasons to visit a doctor. Thankfully, physical therapy offers a safe and effective solution for shoulder pain relief. Physical therapists specialize in restoring movement and easing pain […]
Shoulder Impingement Remedies: Managing and Easing Shoulder Impingement Discomfort
Shoulder impingement is a common condition that can cause discomfort and limit mobility in the shoulder joint. Meet Emily (not her real name), a passionate tennis player who experienced pain and stiffness in her shoulder during matches. This pain affected her performance on the court and made simple tasks like reaching for objects or lifting […]
Running with Ankle Pain: A Guide for Athletes to Run Safely and Comfortably
Are you a dedicated runner slowed down by nagging ankle pain? Running with ankle pain can be uncomfortable and potentially detrimental to your performance and overall well-being. However, there’s hope for relief and improved running experiences through physical therapy. Ready to get started with physical therapy for ankle pain prevention? Call our team at OSR […]