Piriformis syndrome is a disorder which results when the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve. The compressed sciatic nerve causes pain, tingling, numbness along the nerve path descending from the lower thigh down towards the [...]
What are the different types of laser treatment? There are many different types of lasers used cosmetically but they fall into two main categories: ablative lasers and non-ablative lasers: Ablation is a medical term used [...]
Lithotripsy is a medical procedure that uses shock waves or a laser to break down stones in the kidney, gallbladder, or ureter.The remaining particles of small stone will exit the body when a person urinates. [...]
Baby massages have a variety benefits. With each gentle stroke, your baby will feel nurtured and loved, strengthening the bond between the two of you. Massages will also allow your baby to feel more relaxed, [...]
Massage for Cellulite: What Is It, Does It Work? Massage may be able to improve the appearance of cellulite by: draining excess body fluid redistributing fat cells improving circulation plumping up skin However, massage won’t [...]
In physical therapy, trained professionals evaluate and treat abnormal physical function related to, for example, an injury, disability, disease or condition. According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a physical therapist is a trained and [...]
Dry needling and acupuncture involve puncturing the skin with thin needles for therapeutic purposes. While a shared aim is to provide relief from pain, the practices are otherwise very different. Practitioners of dry needling attempt [...]
The health benefits of massage therapy are well-documented, and a hand massage is no exception. Having your hands massaged feels good, it can help ease muscle tension, and it may even reduce pain. Studies have [...]
Exercise is defined as any movement that makes your muscles work and requires your body to burn calories. There are many types of physical activity, including swimming, running, jogging, walking and dancing, to name a [...]
There's a good chance you’ve never thought about visiting a physical therapist unless you had to. Most people don’t have physical therapy on their list of yearly check-ups to schedule—some, myself included, have never even been to [...]
