How Physical Therapy Can Help You Take Control of Chronic PainLiving with chronic pain can be frustrating. You may have tried medications, injections, rest, or simply “pushing through it,” only to find that the pain keeps coming back. Over time, chronic pain can affect much more than your body—it can impact your sleep, work, exercise,Continue Reading »
Golf is often seen as a low-impact sport, but anyone who plays regularly knows it places significant demands on the body. A powerful golf swing requires flexibility, mobility, strength, coordination, and balance all working together. When one area of the body is restricted or weak, it can affect performance and increase the risk of injury. PhysicalContinue Reading »
Athletes of all ages are heading back outside for spring sports like soccer, baseball, track, and lacrosse. Whether you’re a student-athlete, weekend warrior, or a parent cheering from the sidelines, one thing is certain—injuries tend to spike this time of year. After a long winter of reduced activity, your body needs time to adjust. The goodContinue Reading »
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a competitive golfer, your swing is only as good as your body allows it to be. Golf physical therapy is a game-changer for players looking to prevent injury, improve performance, and extend their time on the course. What Is Golf Physical Therapy? Golf physical therapy is a specialized branch of physicalContinue Reading »
It’s officially summer and one of the best times of the year to get out and enjoy the fresh air and the sights of your town. With more people wanting to explore new places to keep themselves and the kids occupied, we’ve created a list of our favorite beginner walks and our top tips toContinue Reading »
If you’ve NEVER played a round of golf, you’d be forgiven for thinking that there’s not much to it, and that there’s very little chance of you being injured if all you’re doing is a bit of walking and hitting a few balls every once in a while. But that’s not the case.Golfers are one theContinue Reading »
Golf is a popular sport, especially during the summer months, but wrist injuries in golf are common, and they can really wreck your game, leaving you unable to enjoy a round at the weekend with your family and friends.A Common Golf Injury – Wrist ProblemsFor golfers that we see in clinic, wrist injuries are probablyContinue Reading »
When you pull a muscle, the pain can range from mild, like a minor neck strain you get from turning your head the wrong way, to very severe, such as a hamstring injury that leaves you unable to walk for days. Recently we had someone call and ask… “What do you do when you pull a muscle? MyContinue Reading »
For a lot of our patients, playing a round is a great way to relax, socialize and have fun. It’s also an enjoyable way to stay fit and healthy. However, if lower back pain stops you playing as often as you’d like, or leaves you in agony for days afterwards, it can be really frustrating. In thisContinue Reading »
Have You Ever Pulled A Muscle? Chances are you have… and you probably remember it clearly! A lot of patients here at Functional Advantage Physical Therapy are often surprised at how easy it is to pull a muscle. Someone recently pulled a back muscle while sneezing! They don’t realize how detrimental pulling a muscle could be toContinue Reading »
