Does That Pain In Your Back Require Medical Attention? A Physical Therapist Could Help!
Did you know that the sciatic nerve is the human body’s longest nerve? It runs from the lower back down the legs and finally to the feet. Sciatica sufferers often describe their pain as “shooting pains” that travel down one side of the body. Ouch!
This kind of pain can be nearly unbearable to live with. The good news? Physical therapy can help ease pain and speed up the healing process. Boulet PT & Wellness in LA is here to provide you with the therapeutic services you require to say goodbye to sciatica pain, once and for all.
Read full blogIs Your Back Pain Caused by Your Posture? Physical Therapy Can Help You Feel Better
Do you live with pain in your back? You are not alone. Back pain is the most commonly reported area of pain, which can cause significant limits to one’s daily life.
It is common for back pain to develop due to poor posture. If your posture is not correct, it can cause stress on other parts of your body, resulting in pain, inflammation, or dysfunction. Fortunately, posture can be improved with the help of physical therapy.
Read full blogDo You Know The Differences Between Sprains and Strains?
Does this scenario sound familiar to you? You’re walking down the sidewalk, not really paying much attention to where you’re going, when your ankle slips off the curb. You feel an immediate twinge of pain, but you’re unsure whether or not it requires a trip to the doctor. Ouch!
You’re almost sure something is wrong, but what could it be? A sprained ankle? A strained ankle? How are you supposed to know the difference between the two, and what are you supposed to do to quell the pain once it hits?
Read full blogTherapy Before Surgery: Discovering the Benefits of Preventative Rehabilitation
Are you in need of a surgical procedure? Do you have a physically demanding job or sport? Are your muscles or joints weaker than they used to be? If you identify with any of these scenarios, preventative rehabilitation, or “pre-hab,” may benefit you.
There are several benefits to participating in pre-hab treatments. It can speed up recovery time, help the body heal quicker, and prevent against injuries. There are two different categories of pre-hab: 1) pre-hab for injury prevention and 2) pre-hab for surgical recovery.
Read full blog5 Reasons You Need To Stretch More Often
Stretching is an important element of physical therapy. In fact, targeted stretches are incorporated into practically every physical therapy treatment plan!
Everyone can benefit from stretching, including athletes aiming to improve their technique and seniors seeking relief from chronic aches and pains.
This practice not only improves flexibility, but it’s also a natural approach to relieve discomfort and make any subsequent physical therapy treatments go more smoothly.
Contact Boulet PT & Wellness in LA’s physical therapy office now to learn more about adding stretching into your life!
Read full blog6 Tips To Increase Your Daily Physical Activity
It’s true that finding time to workout during the day might be difficult. For many people, it appears to be an all-or-nothing proposition.
You work for 8 hours, commute home, drive your children to their activities, prepare supper, and get ready for bed… It appears that there aren’t enough hours in the day to get the amount of physical activity you desire. Finding the time and energy to do so can be tough!
Read full blogIs Chronic Pain and Inflammation Controlling Your Life? Your Diet Could Be To Blame
If you live with chronic pain and inflammation that plagues you on a daily basis, know that you are not alone. What you might not realize is that the culprit behind your pain could be what you’re putting into your mouth every day!
There are many chronic conditions that can lead to this; however, much of the pain and inflammation you’re feeling can be managed simply through diet. Your body is fueled by what you eat, so when you eat a nutritious diet your body is able to recover much faster!
Read full blogFight Back Pain With Physical Therapy Treatment
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 back pain day in and out gets old!
That’s why it’s important to consult with a physical therapist as soon as it starts. The longer you wait, the more likely it becomes that it may progress into a more serious issue.
Read full blogYou Don’t Need Drugs For Arthritis Relief
Are you living with arthritis? Do you think you may be experiencing symptoms of early onset arthritis? Do your joints feel painful, achy, or weak? You are not alone if you suffer from arthritis. In reality, people are diagnosed with more than 100 different forms of arthritis. The elderly are the most likely group to be diagnosed with arthritis; nevertheless, arthritic symptoms can occur in people as young as their early middle years.
Read full blogPut An End To Headache Pain With Physical Therapy
Did you know that headaches are the third most common pain complaint across the world? (International Headache Society). It’s true! So if you began reading this and you are suffering from headaches, breathe a sigh of relief: you are not alone.
It is no secret that headaches can cause limits to your daily life. Fortunately though, physical therapy can help you overcome those painful barriers.
If you are living with constant headaches and you’re looking for relief, contact Boulet PT & Wellness in Lafayette, LA today to schedule a consult with one of our licensed physical therapists.
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