How Do Physicians Perceive Physical Therapy? We Asked Them
Primary care physicians say they have a very positive overall view of physical therapy and a high level of trust for the care PTs provide.
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6 Ways to Treat Back Pain at Home
If you have chronic back pain, there are many options for treatment. And surgery is usually the last choice, even for a spine surgeon.
What is a foraminotomy?
A foraminotomy is a surgical procedure to widen a narrowed space in the spine. This can relieve pressure on the spinal nerves that pass through the spaces in the spine. Recovery may involve pain and limitations in movement.
Ease seasonal affective disorder with exercise routine
As the days start getting shorter and darker, people might feel impacted by seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The downturn in mood that happens with the change in light is likely associated with decreased levels of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine, in the body. If you are affected by SAD, it is important to continue your exercise routine as exercise boosts mood. A Baylor College of Medicine expert explains how to alternate your workout routine during the darker months.
7 Stretches for Lower Back Pain, According to Experts
Lower back pain can easily land you in bed with a stiffening inability to get up, but research shows that stretches for lower back pain can help prevent and ease discomfort, especially when you do them regularly. It’s important, however, to listen to your body and not push the movement to the point of worsening an injury. Here are some more specific expert-backed tips to finding relief safely.