PracticePromotions If you’re having surgery, you’re probably already aware that rehabilitation is a critical aspect of the recovery process. Patients benefit from post-surgical rehab because it helps them get back on their feet and restores their full range of motion. What most people don’t know, however, is that pre-surgical rehabilitation (pre-hab) can significantly speed up your … Read more
Another day, another drugstore visit. Month after month and year after year, many chronic pain sufferers find themselves on this treadmill. Prescription pain relievers can only do so much to alleviate your discomfort, and in the case of opioids, you may find yourself buying larger quantities more regularly just to keep up with your growing … Read more
Do you have a surgery on the books this year? Have you thought about preparing your body for what it’s about to go through? Surgery is a serious event, and our bodies heal from them the same way they heal from trauma. That’s why it’s imperative to prepare your body so that recovery can be … Read more
Have you been suffering from back pain and wondering what the could be? There are several reasons your back might be bothering you, but one of the most common ones is a herniated disc. So, how do you know whether you have a herniated disc? One telltale sign can be where the pain is located. … Read more
There are so many causes of hip and knee pain, from excess weight to sports injuries, advancing age to repetitive motion injuries. Whatever the cause of your hip and/or knee pain, if you are experiencing it regularly you need to find a way to manage it. Many people use medications like anti-inflammatories to minimize their … Read more
Arthritis pain is one of the most frustrating types of pain. It is intense, chronic pain that can interfere with just about everything that you like to do throughout the day. A study revealed an estimated 54.4 million US adults had been diagnosed with arthritis—about 1 in 4 Americans. Of those, about 27% report experiencing … Read more
As you may have already learned the hard way, chronic pain can hurt more than just your body. Conditions that limit your movement and prevent you from participating in your favorite hobbies can make you feel helpless in your own life. The constant barrage of pain can exacerbate major mental problems including sadness and anxiety. … Read more
Have you noticed pain on one side of your head? Do you have tension in the neck that radiates up and leaves you with a nagging headache? There are many different types of headaches and various causes for each of them. Fortunately, the therapists at Oklahoma Hand & PT know how to figure out where … Read more
Do you have frequent low back pain? If the answer is yes, you should definitely get a physical therapy referral ASAP! Physical therapy is a well-known profession for diagnosing and treating low back pain. Low back discomfort is, in fact, one of the most common reasons people seek the help of a physical therapist. Our … Read more
Did You Know Physical Therapy Has Proven to Be Even More Effective Than Opioids? It seems like every time you turn on the news there is another story about the opioid epidemic gripping the country. There is a good reason for the panic. In 2016 alone, 116 people died each day from opioid-related drug overdoses. … Read more
