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Differentiating Between Sprains and Strains, and Treating Them With Physical Therapy
We’ve all been in this situation: you’re walking down the street when your ankle slips off the curb. You feel an immediate twinge of pain, but you’re not sure if it necessarily requires a trip to the doctor.
Many minor injuries can be treated with ice, or may eventually go away on their own. However, some injuries necessitate the assistance of a medical professional.
It can be difficult to determine the severity of your injury by yourself.
Read full blogAcupuncture Could Help You Live Comfortably Again
Have you ever heard of acupuncture therapy? Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment method that can be administered by a licensed acupuncturist. This type of treatment works to alleviate pain and muscle tension while also increasing mobility.
Acupuncture has been shown to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including acute and chronic injuries, overuse injuries, neck pain, headaches, back pain, sciatica, muscle spasms, muscle strains, tendinitis, knee pain, hip pain, fibromyalgia, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and others.
Read full blogHow Therapeutic Massage Can Help You Gain a Competitive Advantage in Sports
Are you looking for a way to stay on the field and compete as much as possible? Have you been suffering from nagging aches and pains that have been interfering with your training? Our physical therapists at Peak Orthopedic Physical Therapy are skilled in manual therapy techniques. We can relieve your pain and prepare your muscles to perform at their best with therapeutic massage.
Modern athletes devote time and energy to training in order to prepare their bodies for competition.
Read full blogAre You Considering Back Surgery? First, Try PT.
Back pain is one of the most incapacitating conditions. Back pain, which can range from a dull ache to excruciating pain, can prevent you from performing simple daily tasks that you once enjoyed.
If back pain is preventing you from doing the things you love, you’re not alone. Nearly 80% of the population will experience back pain at some point. Many people believe that surgery is the best option for relieving back pain.
Read full blogFind Relief for Your Hip and Knee Pain with Our Physiotherapists Today
If you’ve been dealing with hip and knee pain for a long time, you may believe it’s permanent. After all, can you really get long-term relief from severe joint pain?
You can, in fact, and physiotherapy is one of the best ways to do so! With the right physiotherapy treatments, you can alleviate pain in your hips and knees and possibly even eliminate it entirely.
To learn more about how physiotherapy can help relieve your hip and knee pain, contact Peak Orthopedic Physical Therapy in Torrance CA today.
Read full blogLiving With Pain? Don’t Turn to Opioids
Physical Therapy Can Provide You With Faster, Safer, and More Effective Relief Than Opioids
Long-term opioid consumption is not a good strategy for chronic pain management. In addition to the risk of addiction, opioids simply reduce the pain that comes as a result of a bigger issue, rather than solving the problem at hand.
Physical therapy has been shown to be a much better option than opioids or other pharmaceutical painkillers for very real, measurable improvement of chronic pain.
Read full blogIf You’re in Pain, We’ve Got Your Back!
Relieve Chronic Back Pain with These 5 Tips
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 1 in 5 people have chronic pain.
If you experience pain and discomfort on a daily basis, we encourage you to consult with a physical therapist who can work with you to address the symptoms and causes of your pain and help you to function better.
Are you looking for other ways to feel less pain?
Read full blogFeeling Those Morning Aches and Pains? We Can Help!
Find Out How Physical Therapy Can Help You Fight Painful Mornings!
Do you jump out of bed excited to experience another morning—or do you just lie there, afraid to move because of the pain you know you’ll feel when you get up?
Aches and pains are never welcome, but they can really break your spirits when they have plagued you from the very first moments of your awakening.
It helps to understand why these discomforts occur in different parts of your body, and how you can stop them by using safe, drug-free methods such as physical therapy.
Read full blogUpcoming Surgery? Recover Faster with PT!
Discover How Physical Therapy Can Make Your Recovery Quicker and Easier!
Every year, our PT team treats thousands of people recovering from surgery.
Whether you’re undergoing a joint replacement, back surgery, or some other procedure, we’re confident that working with a physical therapist can help you heal and get back to your active lifestyle as efficiently and safely as possible.
What can PT do for me after surgery?
A trained physical therapist can advise you regarding the best post-surgical plan for your specific needs.
Read full blogDiscover the Natural Relief You’ve Been Looking For – Without Opioids
Did You Know Physical Therapy Could Help Provide Natural Pain Relief?
Opioids are the main driver of the widespread drug crisis across America. If you or a loved one has chronic pain, you may feel frustrated and confused about your choices.
At our physical therapy clinic, we stand with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other professional organizations who recommend physical therapy and other alternatives over prescription opioids for the management of chronic pain.
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