“I think I have a pinched nerve.” This something that as a Physical Therapist, I’ve heard many times from patients over the years. Often this is not the case, but sometimes it is. Let’s look more into what a pinched nerve really is – what it feels like, what causes...
Taking care of yourself by exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, practicing mindfulness, and working with a physical therapist to address and understand pain can all help to reduce and often eliminate pain, even in the presence of arthritis.
Whether you step on a nail, stub your toe, or are agonized by back pain and sciatica for 10 years … pain is an experience that occurs in the brain. So, while injury and irritation do occur at other parts of the body, it is the brain that actually controls...
Physical therapists volunteer for Go Baby Go Oregon, building adaptive ride-on cars that give children with disabilities independence, mobility, and joy.
Preparing in advance ensures that your body is ready to handle the dynamic movements, quick reflexes, and high-intensity nature of snowboarding and skiing.
Exercise does not require a gym, special equipment, or high intensity. Down to its core, exercise is simply movement. Despite being busy, most of us have plenty of time to move around every day.
Sometimes injuries happen even when proper precautions are taken. If you make a wrong move and end up suffering a strain or sprain, the physical therapists at Therapeutic Associates can help.
