Health Blog Category: Wellness
Physical Therapy Can Help With Gymnastic Injuries
Have you struggled to get back on the beam after rolling your ankle? Do you notice your back still hurts after doing a back walkover? At G3 Physical Therapy & Wellness Center in Encinitas & Solano Beach, CA, we have physical therapists who specialize in working with gymnasts.
We understand the training and commitment needed to compete. Most importantly, we can help you recover from an injury and learn preventative strategies to keep you doing what you love!
Read full blogAre You An Athlete Living With Hip, Knee, and Leg Pain?
Your hips, knees, and lower legs are tough because they have to be for your game! However, we’re all still human, and unfortunately, injuries do happen.
The hips and knees are your largest joints, supporting your body’s weight. They work in close coordination, giving us the mobility we need. Conditions such as arthritis, aging, and sports injuries can all cause problems, and before you know it, pain symptoms can flare up.
If you’re experiencing hip, knee, or leg pain, call G3 Physical Therapy & Wellness Center in Encinitas & Solano Beach, CA to schedule a closer look.
Read full blogTips for Staying Active with a Sedentary Career
Do You Have a Desk Job? No Problem! You Can Still Stay Active
Would you be embarrassed if you were caught exercising at work? We hope not, and we believe that many successful companies should applaud the effort to improve your health!
It is becoming more widely recognized that staying physically active throughout the workday is not only beneficial to your health, but it can also help with productivity, job satisfaction, and psychological well-being.
Read full blogHow to Tell if a Herniated Disc is the Reason for Your Back Pain
If You’re Living with a Herniated Disc, Physical Therapy Can Help!
How do you tell if you have a herniated disc or just back pain? One telltale sign is the location of the pain. The pain from a herniated disc is usually felt in the lumbar spine – that is the lower part of your spine.
With herniated discs, the pain in the back may also radiate to the thighs, buttocks, or calves.
Read full blogRecover ASAP with Pre- and Post-Surgical PT Plans
Get Back to Your Life Faster with Physical Therapy!
Pre and post-surgical rehabilitation is frequently recommended for those undergoing orthopedic surgery. Foot, ankle, knee, hip, wrist, hand, shoulder, neck, and spine surgeries are examples of these procedures.
Rehab, on the other hand, can be beneficial for almost any type of surgical procedure. In fact, according to the American Physical Therapy Association, there are proven benefits to both pre-surgical rehabilitation AND post-surgical rehabilitation.
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