Therapeutic Exercise When you say the words “physical therapy” most people automatically assume you have had surgery. Yet physical therapy goes beyond post-surgical care restoring strength, endurance, flexibility and stability to people who have been injured, are in pain, or have experienced an illness. Through therapeutic exercise, it is possible...
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,”...
Everyone wakes up feeling some pain in their joints or muscles from time to time. But if you find yourself consistently waking up stiff and achy, it might be time for pain-relief work with Health Plus Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center, Edison, NJ Aching or stiff joints may be a...
Looking for Physiotherapy in Edison Physical therapy focuses on the restoration of one’s physical function due to impairments from injury, disability, disease, pain or repetitive use injuries. Physical therapy focuses on decreasing pain, addressing muscle imbalances and movement impairments We work on educating patients and promoting health, wellness and fitness....
Lower back pain is a normal part of life. You might have a sore back after a long day of physical activity or from sitting for too long. However, some types of back pain last for long periods and limit your range of motion. When your back is in this...
Many factors, from stress to poor posture, can cause certain muscles to become hypertonic, or short and constricted. Muscles are designed to work in balance with each other, so the complementary muscles then become hypotonic, or overly stretched and loose. Muscle imbalances can cause pain and weakness, and they put...
Sports injuries are common, and Gymnastics has one of the highest injury rates among girls’ sports, with almost 100,000 gymnasts injured each year. The majority of gymnastics injuries are caused by poor form, accidents, and poor preparation. Physical therapy can help you prepare for intense gymnastics, and can also help...