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 »
In A New Approach for Chronic Pain|Part 1, we talked about the stress response and chronic pain’s effect on your nervous system. But let’s dig a little deeper and explore how our unique approach to physical therapy can help. Sadly, chronic pain is something that affects many Americans. Studies suggest that approximately 110 million+ peopleContinue 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 »
Have you been suffering from back pain? Feeling strain in your lower back? Struggling with daily tasks and uncomfortable sleep? It’s hard not to panic and turn to Dr Google for a diagnosis when suffering from lower back pain. However, we wouldn’t recommend basing a diagnosis through the web. Depending on the internet will leaveContinue Reading »
What if I told you that the posture of your foot has a tremendous effect on your knee, hip and even your lower back? Seems crazy, right? Let’s find out why the posture of your foot may be the missing link to getting you back to pain free movement. It’s no secret that the feetContinue Reading »
Now more than ever we are hearing about how risky it is to be “unhealthy”. We need to start to think about health in a more holistic, well-rounded way. Facts: Exercise alone is not enough, diet alone is not enough, vitamins help. We need to get your immune system ready for a possible attack. AllContinue Reading »
What if I told you there is a completely natural way to manage chronic pain, inflammation, stresses and anxiety? Unanimously, the answer would be a resounding “SIGN ME UP!”. Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, is a well-established, highly researched, holistic remedy for many common chronic ailments. Turns out, the recent ‘CBD Craze’ is not soContinue Reading »
Use of diagnostic imaging – X-ray, MRI, CT Scan, etc. – are vital tools in the diagnosis of medical conditions, but are they being overused? With the prevalence of low back pain continuing to rise many patients refer to their MRI report as a means to define their pain – it almost becomes their identity.Continue Reading »
Fibromyalgia is a health condition characterized most commonly by chronic widespread muscular pain and tenderness, symptoms of fatigue, waking unrefreshed, and thinking and memory problems. People with fibromyalgia may also have other symptoms such as: Difficulty sleeping Morning stiffness Headache Irritable Bowel or Bladder Syndrome Pain/ cramps in abdomen or pelvis History of depression and anxiety TemporomandibularContinue Reading »
Working at a computer work station all day can take a toll on the body. Repetitive activities and lack of mobility can contribute to aches, pains, and eventual injuries. Sitting at a desk while using the keyboard for hours on a day to day basis can result in poor circulation to joints and muscles, it canContinue Reading »
