When we hurt ourselves, we have a tendency to just “rest” and think that not moving, will help our pain go away. Alternatively, we have to MOVE in order to help mitigate the pain and prevent ourselves from stiffening. This is a common misconception among our population, and our team at Universus Physical Therapy &Continue Reading »
Do you suffer from chronic back pain? Have you at some point in your life dealt with some type of back pain and never learned the exact cause? You’re not alone. There are some studies that state up to 23% of adults in the entire world suffer from chronic low back pain. And about 80%Continue Reading »
Movement is medicine, I’m sure you’ve heard that before. And as we age, movement becomes so much more crucial than ever. The moment we start to lose our strength, mobility, and energy is the moment we begin to lose our independence. The longer that we can stay out of a wheelchair or walk without assistance,Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
Do you have pain that you think might be Sciatica? Let us help you find the cause and get out of pain fast. Sciatica is one of the most common pain conditions we see in the Universus Physical Therapy clinic. We typically see it in men and women between the ages of 40 – 60Continue Reading »
“I’ve Been Told I Have Bone on Bone Osteoarthritis. How Can Physical Therapy Help?”Traditional thought has lead us in the direction that the changes often seen on X-rays and MRIs have a direct relationship with pain. Arguably the most common of these changes is osteoarthritis, or more informally known as the dreaded “Bone on Bone”Continue Reading »
To fully heal and regain mobility, you need QUALITY sleep. Physical therapy can help. We help people heal from injuries every day. We monitor patterns and look for similarities in the people who have the best and worst results with physical therapy. One of the biggest variables that play a significant role in people’s ability toContinue Reading »
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who have received a COVID-19 vaccination, chances are you may be experiencing some side effects as many of our patients have – here are some ways Physical Therapy can help ease those symptoms and keep you moving! After a year of lockdowns and a winter filled with unpredictableContinue Reading »
“If you have a body, you are an athlete” – Bill Bowerman Nike’s founder’s famous quote resonates well with their target population- those individuals that don’t see themselves as athletes simply because they aren’t a part of an organized sport or aren’t getting paid to play sports. However, if we really think about it, thisContinue Reading »
