Cupping Therapy – Physical Therapy Tools of the Trade, Part 2

Cupping Therapy

When it comes to treating patients, physical therapists have an arsenal of tools at their fingertips. In addition to physical movements, exercises, and stretches, your physical therapist may recommend other treatments and/or tools that will aid in recovery. Each of the physical therapy tools we will explore in this series have different purposes. It’s always […]

The Secret to Long Term Pain Relief

the secret to long term pain relief

Chronic pain is a huge issue worldwide, and the United States has not been able to avoid being part of this crisis.  Opioid use continues to be a massive problem.  Over the counter pain medications like Aspirin and Tylenol are taken in bulk just to get through the day.  Some people go as far as […]

No Pain, No Gain?

No Pain No Gain

“No pain, no gain.”  Anytime someone is trying to gut their way through something, this phrase will inevitably slip out of their mouth as a way to say that they expect pain.  They don’t feel like they can get over an injury unless they are able to “push through the pain”.  The issue with this […]