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Chronic Pain

Does physical therapy help with chronic pain? YES. Check out these articles to learn more. If you suffer from chronic pain try physical therapy.

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Neck Pain & Stiffness

According to the CDC, over 54% of adults in the United States will experience neck pain at least once per year. If prompt treatment is not received, you can often risk symptoms becoming a chronic…
October 1, 2020
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Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is defined as any discomfort or unpleasant sensation that lasts for more than 3 months or beyond a typical healing time from an injury. Anyone can develop chronic pain at any age. The…
September 23, 2020
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Multiple Sclerosis & PT

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive neurologic disease that damages nerves in the body. This damage often leads to serious symptoms such as numbness, weakness, muscle pain, and vision problems. In some people, MS can…
August 25, 2020
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Choose a Safe Way to Manage Pain

In some cases, opioids that are prescribed by a doctor can be a viable option as you’re healing from surgery or an injury. However, something that’s important to keep in mind is that opioids simply…
September 11, 2019
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PT and Opioids: Summary

Experiencing pain is one of the top reasons why Americans seek health care. In fact, over 100 million American adults are suffering from chronic pain. Instead of treating the underlying issues, many doctors are quick…
October 8, 2018
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Physical Therapy: Alternative to Opioids

Seeing a physical therapist can benefit you in numerous ways. Today we’re discussing a benefit of seeing a physical therapist that may surprise you. If you’re dealing with chronic pain, you may have turned to…
December 20, 2017
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Chronic Pain and Physical Therapy

At least 116 million Americans suffer with chronic pain each year. Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts for several months, or in some cases, years. This can be frustrating and discouraging as you…
September 12, 2017
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Neck Pain and Physical Therapy

According to the CDC, over 54% of U.S. adults will experience neck pain in the following year. Oftentimes neck pain is located in one spot and goes away without treatment within a few days or…
April 24, 2017
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Choose Physical Therapy

The Violence and Injury Prevention Program reports that in the past decade, Utah has experienced a more than 400 percent increase in deaths related to misuse and abuse of prescription drugs, with an average of…
January 26, 2017