If you are hurting, managing pain might be all that you are thinking about. But if you do a little bit of preparation before coming to your physical therapist, it will make your visit that much more productive and your treatment, healing and recovery faster. When it comes to managing pain, here are some things …
Looking for ways to manage pain safely? If your choice is suffering and living with pain or popping a pill, you may be tempted to pop the pill. But many prescription drugs come with dangerous side effects. Once you are on them, it might be difficult to stop. In the state of Arizona the most …
The important role of physical therapy in your health We often think of popping a pill when we are in pain. Whether this is an over the counter drug or one that is stronger and prescribed by a physician such as opioids, you are facing a tough choice. Your choice seems to be between suffering …
October is one of our favorite months because October is National Physical Therapy Month. This is important not only because it is bringing physical therapy into the forefront, but also because it is a chance to highlight how physical therapy can transform your life. Transform your life? Yes, transform your life. Physical therapists are caring …
When To See A Physical Therapist For Knee Pain Is your knee pain making you worried about what’s ahead? Are you thinking your knee pain may lead to surgery or painkillers? You have more options for managing knee pain than just those things. Physical therapy might be able to help you ward off surgery, depending …
School is back in session. Is your child feeling weighed down by not only their workload, but their heavy backpack too? Children who carry too much weight in their heavy backpack are at risk for developing posture issues and pain in their bodies. The same is also true for children who improperly wear their backpacks. …
Find Shoulder Pain Relief In These Easy Exercises Looking for some shoulder pain relief? If you feel like a little stretching here or there might relieve the problem, here are some great exercises to try for shoulder pain relief. Exercises For Shoulder Pain Relief Doorway Stretch Begin this exercise by standing in a doorway, as if …
Did you know that physical therapy helps you age well? This month is Healthy Aging® month. In honor of that, the staff at Above & Beyond Physical Therapy wants you to know something important. Aging well is an art and physical therapy can help you perfect that art. There are things that happen to our …
5 Alternatives For Outdoor Exercise In The Heat of Summer It is the middle of summer in the desert and you know what that means -- lots of time indoors and limited time outdoors. If you are missing the fresh air and your favorite outdoor activities, this time of year it can be hard to …