Are you worried that you’re going to be in pain forever?We describe chronic pain as any pain that remains for more than a couple of months (or years in some cases).Chronic pain can happen anywhere in your body, negatively affects your quality of life, and can become a significant cause of anxiety and depression.Therefore, findingContinue Reading »
Are you or a loved one suffering from regular headaches and/or migraines and want to find a solution? If you often take pain relievers for your headaches, you may be suffering from something called “medication overuse headaches”. Read more about this ailment and how you can treat it as well as come up with aContinue Reading »
As physical therapists, when we talk about Myofascial Release Therapy (MRT), we’re talking about a specialist technique and specific form of manual therapy that we use to help alleviate pain. A particular type of pain originates from restrictions in the myofascial tissues – the connective tissues that support your muscles.We’re not talking about the kind ofContinue Reading »
Considering paying out of pocket for physical therapy in Huntington, NY? This article written by our team might be able to help you make a decision. If you are someone who has considered physical therapy for any number of reasons, it is likely that you did your research on a variety of clinics that areContinue Reading »
Why Am I Losing Energy? Are you someone who enjoys being active? Do you love going to the gym, going for walks, or playing with your kids and grandkids? Have you begun to feel the effects of your aging and feel as if you lack the energy or strength to engage in daily activities thatContinue Reading »
Are you worried about your partner? Does she suffer from pelvic pain, pain after intercourse, urinary incontinence, or other symptoms in the pelvic region? Of course, men can also suffer from pelvic problems. But for this article, we’re going to look at issues largely unique to the female form. Is it affecting your relationship? ThereContinue Reading »
Do you regularly suffer from a sore neck and want to prevent it from returning? Our hectic daily schedules, sedentary lifestyles, and lack of movement are all complicit in making neck pain an expected part of life in 21st century America. Our overuse of technology doesn’t help either. We spend hours every day slouching over computerContinue Reading »
Do you feel like your pelvic floor muscles are permanently tense?When you have a weak pelvic floor or muscles, you can’t relax. It can lead to a “hypertonic pelvic floor,” “pelvic floor tension myalgia” or, as it’s more commonly called, pelvic floor dysfunction.The condition is associated with many uncomfortable and potentially embarrassing symptoms. For instance,Continue Reading »
I would like to bring your attention to a problem that is overlooked and under addressed while trying to heal from injury or chronic pain. Overuse of NSAIDs. We all should know by now the terrible consequences of Narcotic overuse, but taking NSAIDs too much also poses a risk to your health. NSAID stands forContinue Reading »
Do you feel dizzy and unbalanced? It might be a balance disorder, otherwise known as a “vestibular disorder”. When you have a balance disorder or problems with your vestibular system, it makes you feel dizzy and unsteady on your feet. For example, when you’re walking, balance disorders make you feel like you might fall atContinue Reading »
