Can Stress Cause Migraines?
Although many people use the terms “headache” and “migraine” interchangeably, migraine is a distinctive disorder that causes a variety of symptoms. In addition to causing severe headaches, nausea, loss of vision and other symptoms, migraines also have a major impact on American workplaces. Olivia Begasse de Dhaem of Harvard Business Review reports that employees with […]
7 Benefits of Physical Therapy for Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of anticipation and hope as you look forward to the arrival of your little one. It’s also a time of major changes for your body, and these changes can lead to unpleasant symptoms, such as pain, during pregnancy. The good news is that there are ways to mitigate discomfort, so you […]
11 Ways to Relieve Chronic Back Pain Without Surgery
Musculoskeletal disorders, many of which cause chronic back pain, are one of the leading causes of disability in the United States. Because the back is involved in walking, bending and other activities, chronic back pain makes it difficult to perform routine tasks and may even cause muscle weakness and prevent you from getting a restful […]
What if You Don’t Go to Physical Therapy After an Injury?
Physical therapy is a form of medical care that can relieve severe pain, restore physical function and improve your quality of life, all without invasive surgical procedures or habit-forming pain medications. It’s often used to help people regain function and muscle strength after strokes, car accidents and sports injuries, but physical therapy is also helpful […]