In pain or discomfort? Resolve to choose physical therapy instead of pain medications, opioids, and even surgery. Opioid risks can include things like depression and addiction, and are really only masking the pain. With PT, a safer alternative, you’ll be treating your pain instead of just pacifying it. And, treated properly, physical therapy can be …
Injured on the Job?
Published October 6, 2016 | Posted in Portsmouth PT Blog Posts.Hazardous tasks are often a part of the construction or industrial daily routine. When dealing with Workers’ Compensation injury, do not suffer any more than you have to – be it the ache in your body or a pain in your wallet. Here at Portsmouth Physical Therapy, our costs and outcomes are among the best …
Craniosacral Therapy Isn’t Therapy At All
Published September 21, 2016 | Posted in Portsmouth PT Blog Posts.Plainly stated, craniosacral therapy (CST) is not medicine. It’s silly, non-scientific, most certainly ‘alternative’ and, while as far as massages go it can it be quite relaxing, but it is still medical fiction. Bunk. Fantasy. The Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, and Santa can get craniosacral therapy. If you are dealing with any real aches or …
After Physical Therapy: Short-Term Soreness Equals Long-Term Health
Published July 6, 2016 | Posted in Portsmouth PT Blog Posts.If you’ve suffered an injury, you most certainly wish that you could just click your fingers and have the pain be gone the next day. Of course, the body’s healing process doesn’t function that way and it takes time and proper care to get you back to feeling 100%. Oftentimes, physical therapy is an element …
Choosing Physical Therapy Over RICE for Neck Pain
Published June 21, 2016 | Posted in Portsmouth PT Blog Posts.Sure, we’ve all heard of RICE, the mnemonic for four elements of treatment for soft tissue injuries – rest, ice, compression and elevation. However, in an area of the body such as the neck, these minimal procedures may not be enough to get you feeling better. Neck pain is a common ailment, and is listed …
