Health Blog

What happens if you don’t do physical therapy after knee surgery?

Post-surgical Physical Therapy
October 2nd, 2019

When it comes to knee injuries, most people prefer to treat them with conservative methods like physical therapy. However, some knee injuries are too severe for conservative treatments and need surgical intervention.  Surgery may...

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Four easy balance training exercises for seniors

Balance Training for Seniors
October 1st, 2019

One of the leading causes of injury in seniors is falling. As our bodies age, our bones can grow more brittle and our muscles, ligaments and tendons become more tense and prone to strains...

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Three common questions about dry needling for sciatica

Dry Needling
September 10th, 2019

Dry needling is a physical therapy method that can be used to treat sciatica and many other conditions. This technique is also called trigger point therapy, and it uses thin needles that look like...

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Three factors that make aquatic therapy great for knee pain

Aquatic Therapy for the Knee
September 9th, 2019

Joint injuries and arthritis are among the most common issues people deal with. If you live in or around Gretna, Louisiana, there’s aquatic therapy nearby that can help treat your knee pain.  Aquatic therapy...

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Two muscle groups that cause headaches on top of the head

Treating Headaches on Top of the Head
September 8th, 2019

The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a study that showed about half of adults have had a headache in the past year. One type of headache you may have experienced is a headache on...

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Belle Chasse, LA, patients — stop living with carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Relief
September 7th, 2019

Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to pain and other symptoms associated with constriction of the narrow carpal tunnels in the wrists. These small, bony passages are densely packed with nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue....

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Pain management after rotator cuff surgery for patients in Gretna, LA

Pain Management After Rotator Cuff Surgery
September 6th, 2019

Any type of surgery involves some sort of postoperative pain. In addition to helping patients regain function to ensure a positive outcome after surgery, physical therapy and rehabilitation can also help patients dealing with...

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What to do about hip pain that occurs while sleeping on either side

Hip Pain While Sleeping on Either Side
September 5th, 2019

While hip pain on one side is more common, especially when caused by injury, it is not unheard of for hip pain to develop on both sides. Known as bilateral hip pain, potential causes...

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Three tips to prevent sciatica while driving

Three Tips to Prevent Sciatica While Driving
September 4th, 2019

Sciatica can be very difficult to deal with. The leg pain, muscle weakness, shooting pain, tingling and numbness in the extremities can put a damper on nearly any activity, including your ability to drive....

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Are you living with chronic migraines? You don’t have to

Managing Chronic Migraines With Physical Therapy
September 3rd, 2019

Anyone who has to live with the excruciating pain of chronic migraines understands the extremely negative impact they can have on your life. From decreased productivity at work to being unable to spend quality...

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