Massage therapy, physical therapy, and chiropractic medicine are well-known methods of pain management. However, due to their many similarities and overlaps, there can be confusion as to which method is best for certain ailments. All three have merit and work to alleviate pain and improve functionality. Below, we review the basics of all three disciplines to help you decide which one may be best to address your health issue. What Do Massage Therapists Do? Massage therapy has progressed far [Read More]
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Is it Time to See a Doctor for Your Back Pain?
Back pain can be dull or stabbing, and it can stop you in your tracks. One of the most common causes of back pain is a minor injury to a ligament (sprain) or muscle (strain) in your back. Sudden or awkward movements, lifting heavy objects, overdoing physical exercise, or not having any exercise at all, can all lead to back pain. Back pain can set you back, but do you know when it is time to see a doctor for your back pain? Going it On Your Own Overdoing it in the gym or in the garden can [Read More]
Physical Therapy Benefits for Back and Neck Pain
Back pain and neck pain can originate from many different causes and conditions. Likewise, the severity and duration of the pain are different for everyone. Every physical action we take has an effect on the body and no two of us are alike. Physical therapy is a helpful option for helping to alleviate all kinds of back and neck pain. PT harnesses the healing power of your own body and optimizes your recovery based on how the muscles and nerves work. Surgery involves the risks associated with [Read More]
