How to Get Rid of Scar Tissue

How to get rid of scar tissue with a physical therapist’s help

August 2nd, 2021

Did you know that you can form scar tissue under the skin? Soft tissue injuries, like strained or sprained muscles, are common occurrences. When an injury like this occurs, it often forms scarring around the affected muscle tissue. These injuries usually heal successfully, but scarring can contribute to chronic pain and make your joints stiff.

Read Full Post

How to Improve Your Balance

How to improve your balance with two physical therapy exercises

June 28th, 2021

Have you noticed that your balance has started to deteriorate? If you’re an older American, you’re definitely not alone in noticing this.  The harsh reality is that the joints, muscles and other body structures that help us balance wear out over time. In part, this has a lot to do with why so many older

Read Full Post

Physical Therapy for Fibromyalgia

Why is physical therapy a commonly used treatment for fibromyalgia?

June 21st, 2021

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to feel pain throughout your body? Take a second and think about it. Most people will conclude that this scenario doesn’t sound like much fun at all. Yet it’s exactly what many fibromyalgia patients deal with regularly.  Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition; medical research

Read Full Post