What Happens When You Don’t Do Physical Therapy after Surgery?
People fear the unknown. This is especially true about people who are going into surgery for the first time. Not knowing what to expect creates anxiety! Perhaps their fear of the words, “hospital”, “anesthesia”, and “physical therapy”. The thing about physical therapy that people don’t like is the pain that goes along with. They might […]
Physical Therapy is Massage?
Even though they use the same techniques, massage therapy and physical therapy are not the same. Massage therapists and physical therapists represent different careers. You need different educational and licensing requirements to qualify for either vocation. Not to mention, the two occupations have different income brackets and work settings to boot. They have little in […]
Best Physical Therapy in El Paso
Who is the best physical therapist in El Paso? Great question. I’ve been an athlete most of my life. As an adult, at age 28, the sport of surfing came into my life while living in Venice Beach, California. Since then, it developed into an obsession. I began competing four months after having taken out […]
Top 3 Reasons to Use Physical Therapy for Pain
Physical therapy can assist your body in relieving pain in multiple ways. Don’t be so quick to reach for a prescription painkiller. This quick fix isn’t as effective as physical therapy, which is one of the most underrated treatments available. It’s the type of treatment that can make a huge difference in your life. You […]
Top 3 Advantages of Dry Needling
The last three decades adopted “Dry-Needling” as a treatment option for pain. It is designed to stimulate trigger points or “knots” (muscles that are irritated). Dry needling is not to be confused with the millennia-old treatment known as acupuncture. Acupuncture relieves issues such as discomfort, pain, and disease by opening up a person’s energy flow […]
