5 Things You Should Know About Orthopedic Physical Therapy Treatment

Pain, tingling, or other types of discomfort are a normal part of life for many people. However, you don't have to live with debilitating discomfort if you find the right treatment. Many people find that orthopedic physical therapy can be a great treatment option for those looking to reduce their symptoms and achieve better overall orthopedic health. Here are five things you should know about orthopedic physical therapy treatment. 1) Orthopedic physical therapy focuses on improving the body's musculoskeletal system [Read More]

How Can A Chiropractor Rehabilitate Tennis Elbow?

If you are experiencing weak grip strength, forearm numbness, tingling, and pain in your elbow, you should visit your doctor to get checked out for tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis. Tennis elbow occurs when the elbow and forearm tendons develop microtears and inflammation from overuse. As the name implies, tennis elbow is often caused by racquet sports, but it can also be caused by any activity that causes repetitive motions in the arm and wrist, such as using power tools or utensils during cooking. [Read More]

Spinal Decompression Therapy Could Help Your Hip Or Back Pain Even If Other Treatments Fail

If you have chronic back or hip pain, you may have a compressed nerve. When you have back problems that result in disc damage, the disc can bulge and press against a spinal nerve. This is what causes your chronic pain. A treatment your chiropractor might recommend is spinal decompression therapy. This treatment could allow you to avoid surgery if your disc heals properly. Here's an overview of how spinal decompression works. [Read More]

Tips for Wearing Your Scoliosis Brace

If you've been diagnosed with scoliosis, hearing that your condition can be treated non-surgically is definitely good news. While scoliosis surgery is an excellent treatment option for those with severe scoliosis, it is invasive — and if you can treat your condition without surgery, that's obviously preferable. One of the most common treatments for scoliosis is wearing a brace, which slowly straightens your spine over a period of several years. Here are some tips to follow when using a brace to treat scoliosis. [Read More]