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Ready to Overcome Your Hip and Knee Pains? Give PT a Try
Move Comfortably Once Again with the Help of Physical Therapy
Do your weight-bearing joints feel more like pain-bearing joints these days? If you have a hip or knee that just can’t support your body weight without causing annoying aches or agonizing pains, you may be unable to perform your job, play sports, handle household tasks, or even find a comfortable sitting or sleeping position.
These limitations and frustrations might have you taking potentially risky painkillers or considering joint replacement surgery.
Read full blogHerniated Disc Pain. What It Feels Like and When You Should See a Physical Therapist
Did you know that a herniated disc can occur anywhere in your spine? At our physical therapy clinic, we see disc herniations frequently among our patients with back, arm, and/or leg pain.
If you believe your pain and dysfunction is caused by a herniated disc, we encourage you to contact Bullhead Physical Therapy today to schedule an appointment with a physical therapist. Our experienced team can help you understand the source of your symptoms and heal the injured disc so your relief is longer-lasting.
Read full blogDo You Have an Upcoming Surgery? 3 Reasons to Attend Post-Surgical Rehab for a Better Recovery.
Every year, our physical therapy team meets thousands of individuals recovering from surgery. Whether you’re undergoing a joint replacement, a back surgery, or some other procedure, we’re confident that working with a physical therapist can help you heal up and get back to your active lifestyle as efficiently and safely as possible.
Curious about why physical therapy is so important in the post-surgical window? We’ve got three reasons to pique your interest.
Read full blogStress No More Over Stress-Related Headaches! Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve the Pain.
Millions of people suffer from different types of headaches. A few include sinus headaches, hormone headaches, and migraines. Different types of stress can also play a role in causing headaches. In fact, stress-related headaches are considered one of the most common headaches that people have. It’s important to understand how a stress headache differs from other types, the causes of these types of headaches, and how a physical therapist may be able to help.
Read full blogReduce Opioid Consumption and Feel Better with Physical Therapy
Long-term opioid consumption is not a good strategy for managing chronic pain. In addition to the risk of addiction, opioids simply alleviate the symptoms (pain) of a larger problem. For very real, measurable improvement over chronic pain, physical therapy has been proven to be a much better option than opioids or other pharmaceutical painkillers. If you are considering opioids for pain relief but would like to explore other options first, contact Bullhead Physical Therapy to talk with a physical therapist.
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