Health Blog Category: physical therapy
5 Ways Stretching Can Provide Pain Relief and Improve Flexibility
Do you stretch regularly? If you don’t, know that you’re not the only one slacking off on this vital aspect of exercise!
Stretching is an important element of physical therapy. Targeted stretches are incorporated into practically every physical therapy treatment plan. Stretching is beneficial to everyone, from athletes aiming to improve their technique to seniors seeking relief from chronic aches and pains.
Stretching not only improves flexibility, but it’s also a natural approach to relieve discomfort and make any subsequent physical therapy treatments go more smoothly.
Read full blogHeadache Pain Is No Joke. Find Freedom Through Physical Therapy!
Have you been suffering from debilitating headaches? If so, know that you are not alone. It is no secret that headaches can cause limits to your daily life. In fact, the International Headache Society states that headaches are the third most common pain complaint of pain across the world.
Fortunately though, physical therapy can help you overcome those painful barriers.
If you are living with constant headaches and you’re looking for relief, call Bullhead Physical Therapy today to consult with one of our licensed physical therapists.
Read full blogDid You Know Physical Therapy Can Alleviate Pain and Discomfort?
When you wake up in the morning, do you feel achy? While aches and pains are common from time to time, waking up every morning with them can indicate a more serious problem.
If you wake up with painful sensations for no apparent reason, don’t hesitate to contact Bullhead Physical Therapy for help as soon as possible.
We’ll get to the source of your issue to help you find relief, so you may wake up feeling refreshed in the mornings!
Read full blogOvercoming a Sedentary Lifestyle Doesn’t Have To Be Hard!
It’s true that finding time to workout during the day can be difficult at times. You work for 8 hours a day, commute home, drive your kids to their activities, cook supper, get ready for bed…it feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get the physical activity you desire!
For many people, exercise appears to be an all-or-nothing proposition. Finding the time and energy to do so can be tough, but fortunately, there are a number of simple methods to include physical activity into your everyday routine without having to go to the gym or schedule a session.
Read full blogOuch! Herniated Discs Could Be Causing Your Back Pain!
The spine is such a complex part of the body that it is not uncommon for pain to occur from time to time. The spine contains 24 bones. Of those bones, 5 of them are located in the lower back. In addition to these bones, the spine also contains several nerves and intervertebral discs. Pain can sometimes be the result of an underlying problem, such as a herniated disc. One of the earliest signs of a herniated disc is lower back discomfort, which can range from mild to severe.
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