If you are struggling with arm or leg pain, you may want to visit a physical therapist for help. Physical therapy isn't a one-size-fits all regimen; you may be surprised to learn about the various routes you can take.
One modality you may want to consider is the McKenzie Method. This method of treatment was launched in the 1980s by physical therapist Robin McKenzie. Read on to see if this treatment might be helpful to your case.
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Joint pain has many causes. In many cases, ongoing joint pain is due to osteoarthritis — a physical condition in which the cartilage in your joints wears away over time. However, joint pain can also be caused by rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune condition in which your body's immune system starts attacking the tissues in your joints. If you experience the following symptoms, there is a distinct possibility your joint pain is due to rheumatism, and you should arrange to see a rheumatologist.
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If you've been diagnosed with (or strongly suspect you have) a herniated disc, you may be concerned about the prospect of spinal surgery. Fortunately, in many cases, prompt intervention and non-invasive treatments can be enough to send this herniated disc packing. Learn more about your treatment options for a herniated disc.
Treating Your Herniated Disc
When a disc herniates, it can press on your spinal nerves, causing pain, numbness, and tingling sensations.
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Knee replacement surgery is a blessing for people who have bad knees. However, the days that follow your surgery can involve some work and a lot of physical therapy. Here is a look at why post-surgery physical therapy is important after knee replacement surgery.
1. Physical therapy helps your body grow accustomed to your new joint.
Even though medical technology has made it possible for replacement joints to be as functional and lifelike as possible, they are still a foreign object.
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There is plenty of marketing for eye surgery out there, and you the consumer have no doubt heard about the merits of undergoing a Lasik procedure for myopia, hyperopia, and perhaps astigmatism medical eye conditions as well. Lasik surgery is a laser vision correction procedure that results in vision that eliminates your dependency on contacts or glasses to correct refractive errors in your eye. State-of-the-art laser technology allows your Lasik surgeon to perform 100 percent bladeless Lasik surgery that quickly helps you to recover from a refractive error procedure.
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