For many of us, we know the nuisance of a minor pain. If allergies cause us to have a sinus headache, we take a decongestant. Back pain from a weekend of yard work? Ibuprofen may do the trick. But what about those who suffer from chronic pain that lasts longer than six months? No one wants to live in pain, but we also have to be careful not to put our health at risk to be pain-free. Americans have increasingly been prescribed opioids – painkillers like Vicodin, … [Read more...] about Comparing Physical Therapy and Opioids
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Urinary Incontinence: Debunking the Myths
More than 200 million people live with urinary incontinence, which can have a negative impact on quality of life. Individuals who suffer from this condition may experience bladder leakage, a strong urge to urinate, painful urination or incomplete emptying of their bladders. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Physical therapy can provide significant improvement in symptoms caused by urinary incontinence. The first line of therapy is pelvic floor muscle training. The pelvic floor … [Read more...] about Urinary Incontinence: Debunking the Myths
