Health Blog

Benefits of Deep Thermal Massage Goes Beyond Just Pain Relief

December 10th, 2019

What is a Migun deep thermal massage table? The Migun Thermal Massage table combines therapeutic effects of acupressure, far infrared heat, and massage therapy to provide you with pain relief, relaxation, and health. Dozens of heated jade balls roll along the spine providing a warm relaxing massage to the muscles on your back and legs.

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Ankle Pain

Why Do I Keep Spraining My Ankle?

December 10th, 2019

How does this happen? Ankle injuries typically occur as a result of stress on either side of the ankle causing excessive motion on the joint. People commonly sprain their ankle inwards which causes the outer ankle ligaments to partially tear or rupture. Symptoms of an Ankle Sprain Pain, especially with weight bearing Tenderness on the

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Nagging Rotator Cuff Injuries

December 6th, 2019

What is your rotator cuff? The muscles of the rotator cuff function together to stabilize the humerus inside the shoulder blade socket during any arm movement. The rotator cuff consists of 4 muscles that are responsible for rotation and movement of your shoulder joint and arm. Muscles that make up the Rotator Cuff Each muscle,

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Don’t Let Spinal Disc Injuries Limit Your Life

December 4th, 2019

What are spinal discs? Spinal discs are made up of a tough flexible outer layer called the annulus and a soft jelly like center called the nucleus. These discs are located between each vertebral body and its function is to transmit forces throughout your spinal joints. A slipped or ruptured disc is when the soft

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Find Natural Relief For Your Arthritis Pain

December 3rd, 2019

Are you waking up with knee or hip stiffness in the morning? Do you have to think twice before you pick things up because of pain? These are the most common complaints of people with knee or hip Osteoarthritis. According to the Arthritis Foundation, Arthritis is the leading cause of disability among adults in the

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how physical therapy can relieve your pain when opioids can't

Say NO to Opioids and YES to Physical Therapy!

November 20th, 2019

We’re all aware of the opioid crisis plaguing the nation. It’s scary – it’s as if every time we turn on the news, we hear another story about the epidemic. In 2016 alone, opioid overdose claimed the lives of 116 people each day. Approximately 11.5 million people in the United States misused the painkilling drugs

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Is Arthritis Paining You? Physical Therapy Can Help

November 10th, 2019

If you have arthritis, you know how debilitating it can be. It affects millions of people and is the most commonly reported chronic illness across the nation. Arthritis is a disorder of the joints that causes them to become inflamed. The inflammation causes the pain and stiffness that you feel, and it can result in

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Everything You Need to Know About Your Sprains and Strains

October 20th, 2019

We’ve all been there – walking down the street, not paying attention when suddenly your ankle slips off the curb. There’s immediate pain, but it’s difficult to determine if it’s an injury that will go away on its own with a little RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) treatment, or if a visit to the doctor

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Find Better Balance By Strengthening Your Core

October 10th, 2019

Core strength training is a powerful and effective part of physical therapy. Your core is comprised of a set of muscles that anchor your center of gravity. This allows you to maintain your constant balance, whether you are moving or standing still. By strengthening your core with physical therapy treatments, you can improve your balance

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