Back on the Road – MVA Recovery
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) can be a pretty debilitating experience. Obviously, there’s a huge difference between something like a fender bender trying to leave Autzen Stadium and 10 car pile up on Delta Highway, but MVAs tend to mess people up. That sudden jolt can irritate pretty much any part of […]
Backing Out of Addiction: How to Treat Your Back Pain
Serious topic here. Opioid addiction has quickly become a national crisis in the United States over the past several decades as opioids have been used as a primary treatment for issues such as chronic low back pain, among others. Oregon in particular has been significantly affected by the Opioid Epidemic. According to the Oregon Health […]
Physical therapy proven safer, effective option to prescription pain meds
October is National Physical Therapy Month. And as medical professionals across the U.S. work together to expound the benefits of physical therapy, the team at Limitless Physical Therapy in Eugene are joining the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in highlighting a topic that affects the lives of millions: opioid awareness. More specifically, says physical therapist […]
Tennis elbow more common off the courts
While tennis elbow and its sister ailment, golfer’s elbow, sound like the unfortunate results of overly active country club memberships, these repetitive use conditions affect more than just those who regularly hit the links or swing a racket. In fact, tennis plays a factor in fewer than 5 percent of all tennis elbow diagnoses. But […]
Avoid ‘text neck’ with better smartphone posture
Prolonged smartphone and tablet use makes it easier for us to adopt bad posture, which can have long-term health consequences–like neck and back pain.
Find relief from holiday tension headaches through physical therapy
The fact that the season of giving, joy, and celebration can also be our most stressful time of year is one of the worst-kept secrets of the Holidays. And yet, year after year, we charge forward, often fighting through tension headaches to complete our shopping, plan for get-togethers with friends, and fulfill all our family […]
Physical therapy offers a pain-free option for those suffering from arthritis pain
While it’s true that those suffering from arthritis pain can find relief through movement and exercise, those living with the disorder may naturally assume such treatments would be painful. But not so, said Eugene physical therapist Craig Iseli. “Movement is definitely medicine for those who suffer from arthritis, but that doesn’t mean you have to […]
Back pain? Studies say get PT first, says Limitless Physical Therapy
A recently published medical study on the role exercise plays in preventing the risk of prolonged back pain only reinforces the healing power movement has in our everyday lives – specifically when it comes to combatting back pain – says Craig Iseli, PT, DPT, CSCS, TPI-MP3, owner of Limitless Physical Therapy in Eugene. The study, […]