A physical therapist helps take care of patients in all phases of healing, from initial diagnosis through the restorative and preventive stages of recovery. Physical therapy may be a standalone option, or it may support other treatments. But there are some common misconceptions that often discourage people from seeking physical...
Like most Americans, you probably spend a lot of time sitting — in your car, at your desk, on the couch. Even if you balance out your time in the chair with trips to the gym. Research shows that too much sitting can up your risk of breast and colon...
Do you want to relieve of Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Pain? Whether you’re experiencing pain due to an injury, ailment, or some other underlying condition, it can greatly impact your quality of life. You use your elbows, wrists, and hands constantly throughout the day – but nothing will make you...
Getting enough high-quality sleep is important to your general health and well-being. When you’re well-rested, it’s easier to make better decisions about what food to eat and to fit in more physical activity during the day. Here are some ways that you can improve your sleeping posture and get more...
Headaches are the most common pain complaint throughout the world. It is debilitating and can impact a person’s quality of life. Fortunately, relief is possible. By working with a trained Health Plus PT physical therapistYou can experience immediate pain relief from stress-related headaches and other ailments that may be contributing...
Whether you work at home or in an office, it’s important to move often. Here are some simple ways to stay active throughout the day Burning calories and losing weight doesn’t require an expensive gym membership. Just try some of these simple everyday activities to keep moving, and watch the...
Help to Optimize Your Movement Pain-free movement is crucial to your quality of life, your ability to earn a living, and your independence. Health Plus Physical therapists are movement experts who can identify, diagnose, and treat movement problems. Help in Contribute to Your Physical Recovery Health Plus PT work collaboratively...
Physical therapy often plays a major role in herniated disc recovery. Its methods not only offer immediate pain relief, but they also teach you how to condition your body to prevent further injury. There are a variety of physical therapy techniques. Passive treatments relax your body and include deep tissue massage, hot...
A herniated disc in the spine is a condition during which a nucleus pulposus is displaced from intervertebral space. It is a common cause of back pain. Small, spongy discs cushion the bones, or vertebrae, that form the spine. These discs act as shock absorbers for the spine and keep...
Telehealth physical therapy offers a way for patients to connect with Health Plus physical therapist virtually through a secured video platform. If you’re considering physical therapy to help treat your chronic pain, or if you want to continue your physical therapy sessions while at home, telehealth physical therapy may be...