Health Blog Category: Physical Therapy
Optimize Your Athletic Performance and Reduce Recovery Time with Therapeutic Massage
If you are an athlete, you likely already understand the importance of maintaining good health, especially when competing in the sport you love. But did you know that working with an experienced physical therapist can hugely improve your athletic performance and overall health, especially when recovering from an injury?
When it comes to helping athletes heal from painful injuries, many physical therapists rely on a technique known as therapeutic massage.
If you’re an athlete whose aches and pains suggest something is missing from your cool-down routine, contact G3 Physical Therapy in Solana Beach today to learn about our customizable treatment plans.
Read full blogThe Benefits of Pre-hab and Post-Op Therapy For Athletes
Are you an athlete facing an upcoming surgical procedure? Are you looking for ways to maximize your outcome? Just like in sports, practice before your game is the difference between winning and losing. If you are looking for the edge in your recovery, preparing yourself the same way you do for game day is essential.
At G3 Physical Therapy, we can help you put the work in before and after surgery to put yourself in the position to win!
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Can Help Golfer’s Hip Mobility and Pain
Are you noticing soreness or pain in your groin? Does your back seem to feel better the more warmed up your hips are? Golfing requires a tremendous range of motion to swing the club effectively. Our physical therapists at G3 Physical Therapy understand golfing mechanics and how vital your hips are to swing a club pain-free!
The golf swing has been associated with increased injury risk due to poor swing mechanics, inadequate spine (thoracic and lumbar) mobility, poor core stability, and lack of motion and strength in the hips.
Read full blogAre You Living with Any of These 5 Conditions? If So, Consider PT!
5 Signs You May be in Need of Physical Therapy!
Did you know that physical therapy can be used to manage a variety of different conditions as a natural form of pain relief?
Unfortunately, it is usually not only until after attempting more conventional medical approaches such as surgery and prescription painkillers that people realize physical therapy sessions are a fantastic way to relieve their chronic pain and other recurrent symptoms.
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Find Relief for Those Persistent Pains
Chronic pain, as you may have discovered the hard way, can affect more than just your body. Conditions that limit your mobility and prevent you from participating in your favorite activities can leave you feeling helpless and not in control of your own life.
The constant barrage of pain can also contribute to serious mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety. If you aren’t living the life you want, you can fix that by changing how you approach your chronic pain.
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