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October is National Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Month. Comber Physical Therapy wants to make sure that you have a reliable source to help you resolve whatever physical condition you face. Our team is highly trained and experienced in treating musculoskeletal disorders. We understand how important it is to get to the root of the problem and provide solutions that work.

Our team of physical therapists and chiropractors are devoted to helping our patients recover from injuries and pain that are interfering with everyday activities and making life way harder than it should be.

When your core muscles are strong, you’ll be less likely to suffer from chronic lower back discomfort and other problems.

They can even prevent you from losing your balance and collapsing. A strong core helps keep you upright, which is especially important as you get older and are more prone to falling and harming yourself.

If you find yourself turning down cool opportunities to hang out with friends and family because of hip and knee pain, there’s a problem. Believing that your body is working against you is an awful way to feel, and at Progressive Rehabilitation Associates in Williamsburg, IO, we understand how important it is for you to feel better so you can enjoy your life again!

Are you struggling with your day to day activities because of pain? Physical and occupational therapy at Progressive Rehabilitation Associates may be great options for you, whether your pain is experienced when you’re sitting or moving.

Occupational therapy assists people of all ages in doing what they want and need to do. This type of therapy helps people of all ages live their lives to the fullest by promoting health or coping with an injury, illness, or disability.

Do you live with pain in your back? You are not alone. Back pain is the most commonly reported area of pain, which can cause significant limits to one’s daily life.

It is common for back pain to develop due to poor posture. If your posture is not correct, it can cause stress on other parts of your body, resulting in pain, inflammation, or dysfunction. Fortunately, posture can be improved with the help of physical therapy.

You've seen the headlines, and you know that opioids are the major driver behind the widespread drug crisis in America. We also know that if you or a loved one has chronic pain, you may be feeling frustrated and confused about your options.

Did you know that your shoulders are the most flexible and mobile joints in your body? They are extremely complex, with numerous muscles, tendons, and bones. They equip you with the mobility you need to complete many of your tasks throughout the day. Your shoulders can do a lot, but they are also extremely prone to injury.

You’re well aware of the commitment required if you’re an athlete. It's no secret that substantial training is necessary, whether you’re preparing for a significant game, competition, concert, or marathon. As a result, you're likely to hit a hurdle along the route owing to sore or stiff muscles.

If you live with constant pain and inflammation, you are not alone. There are many chronic conditions that can lead to pain and inflammation; however, much of what you’re feeling can be managed simply through diet.

Your body is fueled by what you eat, so when you eat a nutritious diet your body is able to recover much faster. If you’re looking for advice on how to improve your diet and relieve inflammation, look no further.

The shoulder is a unique part of the body, as it is composed of three bones: the humerus (arm bone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the clavicle (collarbone).

Rather than being “wrapped” in tendon and muscle like other bones in the body, these three bones are connected by a rotator cuff, which is a group of muscles and tendons. The bursa is a lubricating sac located at the top of your arm bone that allows the rotator cuff to move freely when you move your arm.

If the rotator cuff tendons are damaged, or if the bursa becomes inflamed, the result can be severe shoulder pain. When you raise your arm to shoulder height, the space between the rotator cuff and the top of your shoulder bone (the acromion) narrows. The acromion may rub against a tendon or bursa, causing shoulder impingement.

Do you feel like you’ve been locked out of your life due to your chronic back pain? If so, you aren’t alone. Approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced back pain or will experience it in the future.

The nagging, sometimes excruciating sensation of back pain can be caused by a variety of underlying conditions. In some cases, it can progressively grow worse from day to day until your mobility is severely limited.

Chronic back pain is frustrating. It can prevent you from completing your daily tasks and even when you're not engaged in any activity, can make you feel miserable with discomfort.

While it is understandable to crave a quick solution for this issue, “immediate fixes” like prescription drugs provide only temporary relief and can generate more problems than solutions.

And the prospect of undergoing a major surgery can feel intimidating and risky, even if it would mean lessening some of your painful symptoms. The good news is that there is another sustainable and natural option for you: physical therapy.

When you see someone at work or in a difficult situation clutching his head, you may assume either that he's under extreme stress, or that he has a headache. In fact, you may be right on both counts. Both physical and emotional stress can cause tension headaches; they can also trigger cervicogenic and migraine headaches, any of which can leave you effectively disabled.

You know the feeling – the sudden pain that tells you a headache is coming on. It happens to all of us. Stress headaches are typically defined as a “band of pressure” that can be felt around your head, usually accompanied by tenderness of the skull and overall achiness within the head. Sometimes, the pain can be alleviated with over-the-counter medication, such as Ibuprofen, Tylenol, or Advil. However, sometimes stress headaches persist despite pain-management drugs, especially if you are prone to chronic headaches.

It is fairly common for people who suffer with arthritis pain to resort to expensive surgery, steroid injections, and prescription medications to cope with their pain. Sometimes, these treatments can actually benefit patients with severe arthritis. More often than not, the better route to go involves physical therapy and natural treatments.

Arthritis does not discriminate either, and although it tends to be found often in elderly patients, it can affect anyone at any age. According to a study on JAMA, “[rheumatoid] arthritis (RA) occurs in about 5 per 1000 people and can lead to severe joint damage and disability.” Arthritis is also one of the top causes for disability in America. If left untreated by a professional, patients suffering with arthritis can experience extremely painful symptoms for long periods of time.

The McKenzie Method is a specialized treatment method to treat pain of the spine an extremities. It was developed by world-renowned physiotherapist, Robin McKenzie, and focuses on the manipulation and treatment of the neck, arms, legs, and back. It is a highly reputable and successful approach that has been used by Physical Therapists for over 30 years.