Patients with low-back pain are better off seeing a physical therapist first, according to a study of 150,000 insurance claims. The study, published in Health Services Research, found that those who saw a physical therapist at the first point of care had an 89 percent lower probability of receiving an opioid prescription, a 28 percent […]
Covid Is A Restrictive Lung Disease
Covid-19 is a restrictive lung disease, and it has been found to impact multiple body systems resulting in breathing difficulties, deconditioning, fatigue, balance deficits, dizziness, joint pain, and muscle weakness. The medical community has had time to learn more about the short and long-term effects of this virus. In the long term, some individuals may experience […]
Have You Ever Heard of BPPV?
BPPV stands or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Most people have heard of the vertigo part. That’s when you suddenly feel dizzy or that the room is spinning when you get up from lying down or go up high on a ladder. It can happen for varied reasons, one being a head injury. BPPV is a […]
Why Is Deep Tissue Massage So Effective?
You’ve heard people talk about deep tissue massage, but aren’t sure if it’s for you. It’s a specific kind of massage that works on the deeper layers of muscle and fascia. So it may just be for you if you know how much it will benefit your body and mind. Here’s how. Chronic pain If […]
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