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Managing Chronic Back Pain in Athletes with Physical Therapy
Sarah (not her real name) was an avid powerlifter. She trained regularly and often participated in local meets. When she noticed an ache in her lower back, she tried to shrug it off, assuming it would go away on its own. It didn’t. Four months later, Sarah was still struggling and decided to seek help from Mile High Physical Therapy since we have experience treating chronic back pain in athletes.
Everyone experiences pain sometimes.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Rehabilitation for Neck Pain: What to Expect
Physical therapy can make a world of difference for those struggling with neck pain. Take Sarah, for example (we’ve changed her name). As an avid swimmer, Sarah began experiencing persistent neck pain that interfered with her training and daily life. Frustrated and eager to find relief, Sarah turned to Mile High Physical Therapy for neck pain rehab–and found lasting relief.
Neck pain is a relatively common complaint, and it can arise from various causes, including muscle strain, poor posture, and injuries such as a herniated cervical disc.
Read full blogThe Benefits of Physical Therapy for Back Pain in Athletes
Many athletes face the daunting challenge of back pain, which can impede their performance and daily life. Physical therapy benefits for back pain are well-documented, offering a path to recovery that is both effective and sustainable. This post explores these benefits through the story of an athlete who overcame a mild back injury from lifting weights using research-supported techniques and methods from our Mile High Physical Therapy physical therapists.
A Story of Success
Meet John (not his real name), a competitive weightlifter.
Read full blogThe Role of Exercise in Knee Pain Management: Best Practices
Are you living with persistent knee pain? Whether you’re recovering from an acute injury or have started to notice twinges of discomfort whenever you take a flight of stairs, knee pain can significantly impact your quality of life. Fortunately, the team at Mile High Physical Therapy can help with a fairly straightforward approach: exercise for knee pain management.
It’s true! Regular, targeted exercises can help strengthen the muscles around the knee, increase mobility, and reduce pain.
Read full blogTargeted Stretches for Back Pain
Are you tired of dealing with persistent back pain? It’s time to take action with targeted back stretches. Back pain can significantly impact your daily life, making simple tasks challenging and affecting your overall well-being. Incorporating targeted back stretches into your routine is essential for alleviating discomfort and promoting recovery.
Whether you’re dealing with acute or chronic back pain, these stretches can make a difference. If you’re ready to find relief, read on to discover the benefits of targeted back stretches and how they can help you overcome back pain.
Read full blogYour Guide to Improved Alignment: Neck Pain Relief with Posture Correction
Poor posture can lead to neck pain by straining the muscles and ligaments, causing imbalances and stress on the cervical spine. Understanding the connection between neck pain and posture correction and how MILE HIGH PHYSICAL THERAPY can provide relief is crucial for long-term health and well-being.
Understanding Neck Pain and Posture Correction
Neck pain, or cervicalgia, is discomfort or soreness in the neck area, affecting millions worldwide.
Read full blog5 Methods for Reducing Pain and Increasing Energy
Are aches and pains disrupting your daily routine? If you’re in need of fast-acting pain relief so you can get back to living your life, physical therapy can help.
In physical therapy, you’ll gain access to a customizable treatment program that will provide pain-relief and help combat fatigue.
Our highly trained physical therapists have successfully treated a wide range of conditions and can both relieve your pain and prevent it from happening again.
Read full blogSay No To Drugs For Chronic Pain, and Yes To Physical Therapy!
Pain can be a beneficial messenger, alerting you to the fact that something in your body needs to be fixed, but it can also be a vexing inconvenience that degrades your quality of life.
To make matters worse, many pain issues are the result of long-standing underlying diseases that often originate in a different portion of the body than the one displaying symptoms.
Medication may temporarily hide your pain, but it will not fix a chronic underlying functioning issue.
Read full blog3 Safe and Effective Tips For Relieving Stiff, Achy Joints Through Physical Therapy
Sometimes we wake up in the morning feeling stiff and achy. We wonder, “Did I sleep on my neck wrong? Do I need to replace my mattress?”
It’s only normal that from time to time we feel a little off upon getting our day started! However, if you find that you’re consistently waking up in pain, it could be time for a trip to a physical therapist.
Aching, stiff joints may be a minor problem, but your doctor may diagnose you with a condition that necessitates referral to a physical therapist for additional treatment.
Read full blogGet Rid of Pain Meds With Physical Therapy
Every time you turn on the news, there appears to be another article about the country’s opioid crisis.
There’s reason to be concerned. Every day in 2016, 116 individuals died from opioid-related drug overdoses. Prescription painkillers were misused in some form by 11.5 million Americans, costing the economy an estimated $504 million.
According to some academics, many people who would otherwise be able to work are barred from doing so because they would fail a drug test.
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