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Undergoing physical therapy? Look for these signs of sciatica improving
Sciatica is a very hard condition to deal with. Compression or irritation of the long sciatic nerve that originates in the lower back and runs down both legs can result in pain, tingling, numbness...
Is walking good for arthritis in the knee?
As we get older, we’re all prone to increasing aches, pains and stiffness. This is because with time, our bodies begin to lose water content, which makes our muscles and connective tissue less elastic....
Three tips for living with rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that is still not fully understood by doctors and medical researchers. This is a nonreversible condition where the body’s own immune system turns on the joints in the...
Preventing carpal tunnel syndrome with physical therapy
Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to wrist and hand pain that results from constriction in the carpal tunnel of the wrist. This is a narrow passage of bone and connective tissue that allows blood vessels...
Benefits of lumbar herniated disc exercises
If you’ve been diagnosed with a lumbar herniated disc as the source of your back pain and other related symptoms, exercise might be the last thing on your mind. After all, when it’s painful...
Belle Chasse, LA, residents — what to do about wrist pain that worsens with pressure or bending
From sports-related injuries to arthritis to carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist pain can have a variety of causes. If you are experiencing wrist pain that worsens with pressure or bending and are seeking treatment, it’s...
Major benefits of aquatic pool therapy for patients in Gretna, LA
Issues like serious injury, advancing age, joint degeneration and inflammatory diseases, among other problems, can make regular physical therapy difficult or even impossible. For many of these patients, aquatic therapy can be just the...
Avoid these three exercises if you have hip pain
For patients who are dealing with hip pain, it’s important to understand that exercise is your friend. No matter if you have arthritis, bursitis or a strained hip flexor, performing the right exercises can...
Relief for common sports injuries — how does physical therapy help?
While they can be highly enjoyable and a great form of exercise, many athletic pursuits can be a common source of injury. From playing tennis to basketball or even just going for a run...
Neck, shoulder and arm pain with numbness in the fingers — what does it mean?
It is common for patients to experience neck pain that is accompanied by shoulder pain, arm pain and numbness in the fingers. This group of symptoms can range from a relatively mild inconvenience to...
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