By the time you are 75 years old, you’ve spent nearly 26 years sleeping! As adults, we need an average of 7 to 9 hours of uninterrupted slumber, though most Americans average only 6.5 hours a night! If you’re dealing with back pain, or maybe even have had back surgery recently, you might be getting even less…
The muscles around the shoulder provide its main support system, so any injury or imbalance of your shoulder muscles can cause pain and difficulty with movement. One such injury we often see at Virginia Therapy & Fitness Center is shoulder impingement syndrome.
Determining if you need physical therapy is typically an easy decision. Determining where to go to ensure you’re receiving the best care isn’t always as black and white. Here are the top 5 qualities to look for in a physical therapist so you can overcome your pain or injury and get back to the life you love!
Do you suffer from headaches that affect the back of the neck, side of the neck, or even behind the eye? You’re not alone!
The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel which allows our bodies to perform a myriad of movements including walking, jumping, and running.
The shoulder is made up of joints, tendons, and muscles that all combine to provide mobility to your arm.
You may know about traditional surgery for neck pain…but have you heard about this latest advance? The two most common surgical recommendations for neck pain are spinal fusion and artificial disc replacement. Each of these surgeries offers a solution for neck pain depending on the patient’s unique condition. Spinal fusions are most applicable for conditions…
Baseball is one of America’s favorite pastimes and with the thrill of stolen bases, home runs, and 100 mph pitches, how could it not be? All of that excitement comes with a price, however, often in the form of back pain due to the repetitive nature of the game. It’s common among Minor and Major…
New Regenerative Medicine Solution For Your Joint Pain Strenuous activity can sometimes have a negative impact on the body, leading to inflammation and break down of the cartilage. All joints are affected, but the worst perpetrators are the largest joints like the hip or knee. In the past, if you’ve experienced debilitating pain like this,…
Shovel away your low back pain this winter! Snow shoveling often leads to low back injuries, so it is important to practice proper shoveling techniques to avoid these injuries. 4 Tips for Shoveling This Winter Season 1. PROPER STRETCHING: 2. SELECT THE RIGHT SHOVEL 3. LIFTING TECHNIQUES 4. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY Using these simple guidelines will help…
