Health Blog Category: Back & Neck Pain
Feeling Discouraged From Lower Back Pain? PT Could Help You!
Many people experience lower back pain discomfort and are unsure how to get long-term relief. Dealing with this type of discomfort can take time away from relaxing, working, spending time with family, and generally enjoying life. It can also make a person irritated, anxious, and lead to a range of other health problems!
According to the World Health Organization, 149 million days of work are lost in the United States owing to low back discomfort.
Read full blogSearching for Relief from Sciatica Pain? Try Physical Therapy Today!
Is your sciatica pain holding you back from your daily routine? At Anders & Associates Physical Therapy, we understand how pesky sciatica symptoms can be. Fortunately, treatment with a licensed physical therapist can help.
If you’re looking for a way to return to the active lifestyle you love, contact Anders & Associates Physical Therapy in North Las Vegas, NV today to learn about our powerful personalized treatment plans.
How can I tell if I have sciatica?
Read full blogHow Improving Your Posture Can Eliminate Back Pain
We’ve all heard the phrase, “sit up straight” before. However, this seemingly simple task is sometimes easier said than done. Most people recognize that posture is an important part of your overall health, yet it is something that is constantly overlooked.
Think about how you end a long day of school or work. Do you usually close out the day relaxed and sitting up straight, or tired, achy, and hunched over at your computer?
Read full blogTired of Neck Pain and Back Aches? It’s Time for You to Try Physical Therapy.
Is your back and neck pain preventing you from living your life to the fullest? If so, you aren’t alone.
Studies show that up to 90% of people experience either back pain or neck pain at least once in their lives. Though back pain and neck pain is very common, this doesn’t mean it’s a condition you should take lightly.
Left untreated, some of the conditions that cause neck and back pain can lead to long-term health issues or mobility limitations.
Read full blogDealing With Lower Back Pain? Here Are 3 Tips To Reduce Your Discomfort
Do you have back discomfort in your lower back? If you have, you are aware of how debilitating it can be. It may appear simple to take medication to relieve pain, but with prescription medication overuse becoming a national epidemic, many people with lower back pain are looking for a more straightforward alternative.
According to a study published in BMC Health Services, physical therapy has been shown to minimize total health costs associated with pain management and to prevent habit-forming reliance on prescription medications.
Read full blogIs a Herniated Disc The Culprit of Your Back Pain?
Chronic back pain is one of the most common reasons patients come to see our physical therapists. In fact, it’s the most common cause of pain in the United States. Back pain can be caused by a variety of medical disorders, but herniated discs are the most common cause.
It is estimated that about 60-80% of people will experience some level of lower back pain in their lives, and many may experience the issue due to a herniated disc.
Read full blog5 Ways to Combat Chronic Back Pain
Few problems can render a person’s ability to move and fulfill basic needs inept like chronic back pain. Back pain can often become more than you can manage on your own. It can create several challenges for families, friends, and health providers.
While many traditional treatment methods rely on the use of medications and even surgery, there are safer and healthier alternatives, such as physical therapy. Physical therapy may alleviate symptoms with significant benefits!
Read full blogReady to Finally Say Goodbye to Lower Back Pain?
Find The Relief You’ve Been Looking for with Physical Therapy
The World Health Organization estimates that in the United States, 149 million days of work are lost due to low back pain.
Many people suffer from lower back pain and have no idea how to find permanent relief. Dealing with this kind of pain impacts daily life and can take away the time you normally use to relax, work, and spend time with your family.
Read full blogLiving with Sciatica? 3 Reasons to Turn to Physical Therapy
Don’t Live in Pain! Find Relief with PT
Your sciatic nerve runs down to each of your legs from either side of your lower back. That’s why a classic symptom of sciatica is that there’s just one side of shooting pain.
Although compression of one of your sciatic nerves can literally be a “pain in the butt,” it does not always necessarily require medical attention.
However, physical therapy is usually the best bet if you’re looking to banish the effects of sciatica.
Read full blogIs a Herniated Disc Causing Your Back Pain?
Is a Herniated Disc Causing Your Back Pain?
One of the most common causes of pain among adults in the United States is back pain.
Back pain is not something you want to ignore for long, and it can develop for any number of endless reasons. Once it does develop, making it go away can truly be an uphill battle that you can’t fight alone.
When pain in the back lingers well beyond the time that an injury would traditionally take to heal it is called chronic pain.
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