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
Our physical therapy clinic works with older adults, men, women, and children who are dealing with a variety of acute and chronic health issues. But we can assist with more than just pain! Our physical therapists have all completed advanced training in anatomy, human movement, and other areas. This means that a physical therapist can … Read more
Stress-related headaches can severely impair your quality of life, preventing you from doing your job, spending time with your family, or going about your business in any way. As your headaches obstruct your ability to perform routine tasks, things can start to add up on your to-do list, and you may soon feel as if … Read more
Chronic pain may be a great burden, interfering with almost every part of your life to the point where it seems impossible to ever feel “normal” again. Physical therapy can help. Chronic pain can become increasingly difficult to manage as time passes, whether as a result of normal wear and tear or as a result … Read more
You could be one of the millions of people who suffer from chronic pain. Whether you’re recovering from major surgery, dealing with the physical aftermath of an accident, or dealing with a long-term medical condition, pain can keep you from doing the things you enjoy. Maybe you are considering more surgeries or strong medication to … Read more
The longer you live with chronic pain, the more it seems like it will never go away. It becomes increasingly difficult to view a particular pain as something that you can handle and treat once you accept it as a part of your life. Many people turn to strategies to hide the pain, which frequently … Read more
