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March 20
Could Herniated Disc Be The Cause Of Your Back Pain?
Posted in UncategorizedHas anyone ever told you they have a “slipped disc”? This term is actually a misnomer, since discs don’t really “slip” but either degenerate, bulge, or herniate. Fortunately, a physical therapist can treat all these issues! The latter condition, called a disc herniation, occurs when the outer layer of the disc tears. This allows the […]
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March 10
How Proper Nutrition Can Help With Aches and Pains.
Posted in UncategorizedMany people know that good nutrition is the pathway to good health. But, many don’t realize that good nutrition can also help with those aches and pains. Combine good nutrition with physical therapy, and it’s a powerful duo. Nutrition and Physical Therapy “A systematic review and meta-analysis in the 2017 European Journal of Nutrition found […]
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February 20
Always suffering from aches and pains in your joints? 3 Reasons to consider Physical Therapy!
Posted in Aches and PainsThere’s something oddly satisfying about waking up the morning after a hard workout and feeling a dull ache in your muscles. But when that dull ache migrates to your joints and seems to happen every day, that satisfaction quickly turns to frustration. The answer is not to take anti-inflammatory medication or simply ignore the aches […]
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February 10
How Important is Physical Therapy Before and After Surgery?
Posted in Health & WellnessAre you getting ready to have surgery? If so, you should consider physical therapy before your surgery. Physical therapy prior to surgery helps with a speedy recovery and not only after surgery. Contact Flat Rock PT today to learn how our physical therapists can help you before and after your surgery. Causes For Surgery People […]
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January 20
Say No to Opioids! 3 Ways Physical Therapy Can Naturally Relieve Pain
Posted in Health & WellnessIf you’ve been struggling with a serious pain problems for a while, and you’ve gotten little to no relief from over-the-counter painkillers, your doctor may want to prescribe opioids to control that pain. But as tempting as it might be to numb yourself with these powerful drugs, you’re better off saying no to the offer. […]
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January 10
Do you Wake Up Feeling Achy? It Could be Your Mattress!
Posted in Aches and PainsDo you notice that you often wake up in more pain than you felt when you were going to sleep? If you have been dealing with low back pain that seems to be much worse in the morning, your mattress might be the culprit! While back pain is a common enough ailment that most people […]
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December 20
Is The Pain in Your Back Caused by a Herniated Disc? Here’s How to Know.
Posted in Back PainDo you seem to have trouble perform even simple everyday activities due to severe back or neck pain? Do you have strange neurological symptoms in your arms or legs that you simply cannot account for? Has your spine never quite worked as it should since you experienced a recent accident? You may be struggling with […]
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December 10
Lasting Relief for Hip & Knee Pain with Physical Therapy
Posted in Aches and Pains, Knee and Hip Pain, Physical TherapyDoes nagging hip and knee pain keep you from completing everyday tasks with ease? If you’ve been living with chronic aches and pains in these areas, you may benefit from regular physical therapy treatment. A skilled physical therapist can help to improve your daily quality of life by targeting your problem areas to decrease pain […]
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November 20
3 Reasons Not to Skip Stretching After Exercising
Posted in Health & Wellness, Sports InjuriesHave you decided to skip stretching after exercise? After a good workout it may be tempting to just hit the couch and take it easy. Your workout, however, isn’t quite finished. A proper cool down is necessary and this would include different types of stretching. If you haven’t been stretching after a workout you may […]
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November 10
Treat Stress- Related Headaches with Physical Therapy. Find Out How it Works.
Posted in Headaches, Health & WellnessGot a busy life? Can’t find your keys? Did the dog just track in mud on the living room carpet? It’s these little things that add up and affect your ability to cope and can cause you to have a stress-related headache. The next time you have a stress-related headache, don’t reach for the aspirin. […]
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