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Pain Management through Physical Therapy

Physical therapy tackles the physical side of the inflammation, stiffness, and soreness with exercise, manipulation, and massage, but it also works to help the body heal itself by encouraging the production of the body's natural pain-relieving chemicals. Here's how physical therapists manage pain: Exercise - Physical therapists can prescribe exercise specific to your goal and need. Manual Therapy - From carpal tunnel syndrome to low back pain, this type of care can effectively reduce your pain and improve your movement. Our Physical therapists use joint and soft tissue mobilizations as well as other strategies in your care. Education - Our READ MORE >>

How movement can spark connections and help manage osteoarthritis pain

If you're coping with pain, such as joint pain caused by osteoarthritis (OA), you may feel like you've been sitting out on life. Pain can make you reluctant to participate in activities that you enjoy and miss out on connecting with those you love. But experts will tell you that if you can move, even just a little more than you do now, you will reap benefits well beyond the physical. "Movement is not just a powerful and effective tool for pain management," says personal trainer Pete McCall, NASM-CPT, PES, and Voltaren spokesperson. "Movement also brings people together. Getting out READ MORE >>