Health Blog Category: Joint Pain
Back Pain Got You Down? Your Problem Could Be a Herniated Disc.
How do you know whether you have a herniated disc or if the discomfort you’re feeling is due to back pain?
One telltale sign can be where the pain is located. With a herniated disc, the pain is typically located in the lumbar spine, or the lower part of your backbone. This pain might radiate from the back to the thighs, buttocks, or calves. A herniated disc can cause pain whether you’re resting or active.
Read full blogDealing With Hip and Knee Pain? Try Physical Therapy!
There are so many causes of hip and knee pain, from excess weight to sports injuries, advancing age to repetitive motion injuries. Whatever the cause of your hip and/or knee pain, if you are experiencing it regularly you need to find a way to manage it.
Many people use medications like anti-inflammatories to minimize their discomfort. However, these medications do have potential side effects, so it can be helpful to find other ways to relieve your pain.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy: The Simple Solution for Hip and Knee Pain
If you suffer from hip or knee pain, you are in good company – many people experience hip or knee pain at some point in their lives. The hips and knees are the largest joints in your body, providing mobility, and supporting your body’s weight. They serve important purposes, but it is also easy for them to become injured. If you are suffering from hip or knee pain, contact Ponchatoula Therapy today to speak with a physical therapist, and find out how our physical therapy treatments can bring you mobility and relief.
Read full blogAre You Doing Your Front and Back Squats Correctly?
Front and Back Squats are a great exercise for building core and lower body strength, improving speed, and even supporting improved dexterity, making it possible to jump higher, faster, and farther than before.
Squats are a common way to tone the legs and glutes while simultaneously toning the arms with added weights. There are some common rumors that float around about squats – “they’re bad for the knees,” “doing too many will create too much bulk,” “the weights are hard on the wrists,” etc.
Read full blogKeep Your Joints Safe While Exercising with These 3 Helpful Tips
There is no doubt that exercise is important, but it can definitely take a toll on your joints. The US Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise every week, or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise. It can be difficult to determine how to keep your joints safe during these periods of extensive physical activity, but a physical therapist can help in providing you with proper techniques for remaining healthy and safe during your workouts.
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