The word “sciatica” refers to the pain and possible numbness felt along the sciatic nerve, which is the longest nerve in the body. Here’s how massage therapy helps sciatica and lower back pain. About Sciatica While the word “sciatica” is sometimes used — incorrectly — for any lower back pain, it actually refers to a … Read moreHow Massage Therapy Helps Sciatica and Lower Back Pain
Edge Physical Therapy is excited to offer one of the most advanced diagnostic, preventive and prescriptive musculoskeletal assessment tools available today. Sparta science optimizes health and performance using consistent and unbiased measurement. There is no subjective human analysis involved. With Sparta output, trainers, physical therapists, physicians and other rehabilitation experts are able to optimize human … Read moreSparta: Reduce Injuries & Optimize Performance
If you have suffered from an injury or are having pain that limits your mobility, physical therapy can be your life raft. Physical therapy is a healthcare specialty provided by licensed professionals by the state in which they work. Physical therapists are required to have a master’s degree or a clinical doctorate from an accredited institution. They … Read morePhysical Therapy is Your Life Raft to Enjoy Life Again
On the path of overcoming our setbacks and reclaiming physical mobility, it helps to have a thorough understanding of how the body’s doing. Beyond the obvious signs of pain and discomfort, there are a number of things that can tell us how the body is responding to different experiences. Given that the human body is … Read moreThe InBody570: Measuring The Scope Of Rehabilitation
Low back pain is one of the most common injuries among adults. As many as 80 percent of adults will suffer from back pain sometime in their lives. Most people think the cause of pain is directly related to the injured portion of the spine. However, severe pain is most often caused by irritation to … Read moreSciatica: The Reason Your Leg Hurts More Than Your Back
As that pain in your back stays with you for days, weeks and into months you can become desperate for a solution. Your condition transitions from acute to chronic and the longer it lasts the less hope you have that it will ever go away. When you are past the point where ice, heat and … Read moreIs Acupuncture Right for Your Lower Back Pain?
What is the InBody 570? The InBody 570 body composition analyzer goes beyond traditional body composition analysis, measuring fat, muscle, and total body water. Total body water data can be divided into intracellular water and extracellular water, values important for understanding a user’s fluid distribution in medical, wellness and fitness contexts. What is body composition? … Read moreAdvanced Body Composition Analysis With Inbody 570
Being physically active is crucial to a healthy lifestyle. When you take a look at athletes, they come in all shapes and sizes. Just as varied as any particular athlete, there are a number of sports to partake in. While it can be amazing to participate in a sport, whether running, football, or any sort … Read moreSports Therapy and a Quicker Recovery
It is easy to get physical therapy and occupational therapy confused. Both areas have a common focus in that they are used to treat painful injuries that result in limited function and mobility. Both may be necessary for recovery from surgery. All that said, physical therapy is fundamentally different from occupational therapy. Below is a … Read morePhysical Therapy vs. Occupational Therapy