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Pain-Free Living: Managing Chronic Pain through Manual Therapy Techniques
Pam, 67, had been living with chronic back pain for at least six months. She tried to manage her discomfort as best she could by investing in heating pads and utilizing over-the-counter medication. Nothing worked. Finally, she visited a physical therapist, who applied a few manual therapy techniques for pain–and Pam finally found a path to relief.
Manual therapy is an umbrella term for several hands-on techniques physical therapists use to reduce pain, improve mobility, and promote blood circulation.
Read full blogBetter Balance Starts at the Core: How to Improve Your Stability with PT
Are you familiar with the connection between core strength and better balance? When the core muscles around your trunk are strong, you are less likely to experience harmful chronic conditions, including lower back pain, balance and gait disorders, and general injuries.
A stronger core also helps to keep you upright – especially as you age and face a much higher risk of falls and fall-related injuries.
If you believe you need to work on your balance, but don’t know where to start, contact ProTouch Physical Therapy today.
Read full blogRecover and Rebuild: Essential Rehabilitation Exercises for Sports Injuries
Have you ever missed an essential game, forfeited a cherished morning jog, or skipped a training session because of a sports injury? The twinge in your ankle when you pivot or the pull in your hamstring when you sprint? If you nod your head in recognition, thinking, “That’s me,” or “That’s precisely what I’m experiencing!” you’re in the right place. Our cutting-edge program of rehabilitation exercises for sports injuries to get you back to your peak performance with physical therapy at (practice name).
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