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...
Patients who have lost their independence due to illness, injury or chronic conditions, can turn to Health Plus Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center for well-recognized care to help them return to a more productive life. Conditions Treated with Physical Rehabilitation at Health Plus PT in Edison, NJ • Stroke •...
Social distancing wasn’t something most people had heard of before the coronavirus outbreak. Now, it’s being used as a way to control the spread of this disease. However, in this COVID-19 situation and maintain social distance can make getting the physical therapy session harder. Virtual physical therapy is a treatment...
What is postural syndrome? Postural Syndrome refers to a condition whereby prolonged or repetitive poor positioning of one’s body can lead to pain and dysfunction. The pain arises during static positioning of the spine: for example sustained slouched sitting. The pain disappears when the patient is moved out of the...
There is no simple cure for back pain. The spine itself is such a complex part of our anatomy that there’s rarely one fix for the wide range of aches and pains that bring patients to our clinic. Treatments that offer therapeutic pain relief are only part of the picture...
Myofascial pain and muscle spasm is pain caused by inflammation and irritation to the muscles in your body. This may occur after repetitive motion, exercise, or overworked muscles that did not have the proper time to heal and recover. Symptoms Symptoms are typically described as pain in certain areas, “knots,”...
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation programs can be an effective treatment option for most pain, pain conditions and sports injuries. Treatments will be customized to fit your individual needs. Below are some of the most common conditions and services offered at Health Plus Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center, Edison NJ. Arthritis...
In physical therapy, trained professionals evaluate and treat abnormal physical functions related to an injury, disability, disease or condition. At Health Plus, 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...
The women’s health physical therapy services at Health Plus are for women in all phases of life. From pre and postnatal issues through postmenopausal symptoms, we have dedicated services to meet the needs of women of all ages. Health Plus Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center has certified physical therapists trained...
There is no doubt that people are more connected now than ever. According to the survey average US adult will spend 2 hours, 55 minutes on a smartphone. 72 to 85 hours a month looking at their smartphones or tablets. The trouble is, looking down to view your smartphone can...