Herniated discs in the neck are often associated with pain and weakness/numbness trailing down the neck, shoulder, and even into the arms. This is a result of nerve compression along the spinal cord and can lead to long-term damage if not managed successfully. If you’ve tried conservative treatment options like rest and physical therapy, spine…
Medtronic Aims to Integrate Robotics to Make Spine Surgery More Predictable and Transform Outcomes for Hospitals, Surgeons and Patients DUBLIN, Ireland – December 19, 2018 – Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Mazor Robotics (NASDAQ: MZOR, TASE:MZOR.TZ). Under the terms of the acquisition agreement announced on September 20, 2018, Mazor…
Lasers work through a process called photobiomodulation where light energy can change and affect processes that happen at the cellular level in the human body.
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…
