Health and Wellness Tips

Solutions for Foot and Ankle Pain

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Many people experience foot and ankle pain on a daily basis that is not related to trauma or a one-time injury. Unfortunately, most people are unaware of the unique benefits that are available through physical therapy. Physical therapists understand the dynamic mechanics and cooperation that must occur between the 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, ligaments and nerves in the foot and ankle!

The Challenges and Rewards of Treating Shoulder Pain

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Shoulder problems are one of the most complex disorders physical therapists face daily. They require in-depth investigation of the symptoms and how these symptoms affect patients’ daily functional capacity.

Benefits of Physical Therapy Programs for Knee Health

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT

At Avante Physical Therapy, in North Carolina, patients with knee problems receive conditioning exercises and individual programs designed to target specific activities.

TMJD - What It Is and Why It Affects So Many

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT

TMJ or TMJD are terms many people have heard of but don't really have an understanding of what they refer to or how TMJ or TMJD might affect them.

The Benefit of Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Chronic pain can be devastating in its impact on the quality of life. Physical therapy can alleviate or eliminate chronic pain without medication.

Life Doesn't Have to be a Pain in the Neck!

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Pain located in the neck is a common medical condition. Neck pain can come from a number of disorders and diseases of any tissues in the neck, such as degenerative disc disease, neck strain, whiplash, a herniated disc, or a pinched nerve. Neck pain is also referred to as cervical pain. The good news is that there are ways to gain relief from neck pain!

You Can Do Something About Balance and Dizziness Problems

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Many people experience sensations of loss of balance and dizziness at some time in their life. It is something that can be remedied and does not have to continue for long periods of one’s life.

Experiencing Headache Pain Is No Way To Live

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

There may be some truth that headaches could stem from neck and shoulder strain due to poor posture. Dysfunction or mechanical restrictions in the joints of the neck and back can cause the displacement of surrounding structural elements of the body thus causing a headache to occur. While the degrees of pain experienced can vary, ranging from a dull persistency to a crippling migraine, physical therapists can offer relief to those who suffer from this common malady.

You Can Gain Relilef from Arthritis

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

With more than 20 million Americans affected by arthritis each year, chances are you or someone you know has the disease. But which of the hundred or so different forms of arthritis do you actually have? Most likely it is osteoarthritis (OA) or Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), if you have arthritis at all… keeping in mind that not all joint discomfort is caused by arthritis.

Manual Therapy, An Integrated Approach to Healing

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Patients with multiple problems are best treated with a multi-dimensional approach using techniques which address the entire body in order to achieve optimum health.