Sciatica Sciatica is a condition where there is a structure in your body that is placing pressure on your sciatic nerve whether that be a disc, muscle, or other structure. The pressure is most likely being applied closer to your spine. This commonly results in symptoms to travel down into your leg. If it is […]...
Changing Behaviors Stop blaming your posture, occupation, stress, arthritis, etc. Find patterns in your pain and look for attributable lifestyle factors that you actually can change! Pain goes beyond what is actually happening inside your body and whatever pathology that you are blaming for your pain right now. General exercise that does not reproduce/intensify your […]...
Active Recovery Passive modalities such as massage, manipulation, and needling can help get your rehab/recovery journey facilitated by decreasing acute pain levels but for lasting results it can not be the only piece of the puzzle. The reality is if we want to be able to get back to our activities or daily tasks that […]...
Posture’s Role in Your Back Pain Low back pain is our number one complaint we see in the clinic. This complaint is often described as “feeling stuck,” a pain that is “like a band across my lower back,” one-sided pain in the lower back, a feeling of tightness/stiffness in the morning or just general feelings […]...
If you are in need of PT services in the Quincy, Massachusetts area, then the team here at Quincy Physical Therapy is here for you! No matter whether you’re recovering from surgery, or treating a chronic issue such as tendonitis or neck and back pain, we put your needs first. However, here’s our list of […]...
When you’re injured or recovering from an injury, you’ll oftentimes want to simply click your fingers and have the pain disappear. Of course, that’s not realistic (though we can dream!) and it takes time and proper care to get back to your optimal health. Physical therapy can absolutely be an important element to your recovery, […]...
Dan Fleury (PT, DPT, OCS, Diploma Osteopractic, FAAOMPT) – a PT at Portsmouth Physical Therapy and the Vice President of the Pinnacle Rehab Network (to which Quincy PT is a member) – penned this tremendous piece on physical therapy in response to a recent article he had read that expressed doubts about PT as a […]...
As we get older we take on more responsibilities – work, family, property – and, with that, no matter how badly we want to continue being active, sometimes our exercise and fitness can take a back seat during the week. Consistency is key to reduce our risk of injury. Then, on the weekend, many of […]...
So you are having surgery and know you are in for physical therapy after, but have you ever considered physical therapy before having your procedure? Studies have shown that preoperative physical therapy can reduce postoperative care use. For example, patients undergoing hip or knee replacement, preoperative therapy can reduce postoperative care use by 29 percent. […]...
