Poor Posture And Back Pain

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Farmingdale PT East

Suffering From Back Pain?

If you suffer from lower back pain, you may have poor posture to blame.  Millions of Americans have office jobs that center around sitting at a desk all day, staring at a computer screen.  This combination is conducive to creating bad posture, which will result in a bad back. If you want help improving your posture and relieving your back pain, our physical therapists at Farmingdale Physical Therapy East can create tailored exercise programs that will leave you feeling refreshed and pain-free!

How Good Posture Can Help

Good posture is extremely important in your quest for a better back.  With good posture and adequate back support, you will take a lot of strain off of your back.  Good posture is identified as forming a straight line from your earlobe all the way down to your middle ankle.  Our therapists can create customized programs that will focus on fixing your poor posture and relieving you of any pain. Here are some areas the programs will focus on:

  • Muscle strengthening.

  • Lower back and hamstring stretching exercises.

  • Tips to help you improve your posture at work.

Tips For Good Posture

Improving posture is not something that can happen overnight. However, with these tips you will be one step closer to improving your posture each day, thus putting you one step closer to a better back!:

  • Sitting up straight in your office chair to help support your back.

  • Exercising regularly.  Not only will this help strengthen your muscles to give you better back support, but less weight on your body means less stress on your back and abdomen muscles which cause bad posture and back pain.

  • Stepping away from your desk for about 20 minutes a day to minimize the strain on your spine from sitting for long periods of time.

  • Wearing well-supported shoes and practicing walking with good posture. This means walking with your chest slightly out, head straightforward, and shoulders aligned with the rest of your body.

It is extremely important to have good posture.  At Farmingdale Physical Therapy East, we are dedicated to helping our clients achieve overall health and wellness and believe that improving your posture is a great first step.  Contact us today to book an appointment!

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Whiplash Treatment in Farmingdale

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Farmingdale PT East

After a car accident or other trauma, you may not be fully aware of the extent of the complications you may encounter. One very common condition that may arise as a result of a sudden trauma is neck strain; more commonly, this condition is called whiplash. Whiplash happens as a result of the head and neck jerking forwards or backward, causing damage to the muscles and tendons. This issue is different than a neck sprain, however, which involves damage to the ligaments in the neck. Our team at Farmingdale Physical Therapy East can help you to get started with your recovery. It’s important that you don’t let whiplash go untreated.

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Heat Therapy in Farmingdale

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Farmingdale PT East

Heat therapy, also known as thermotherapy, is a form of treatment that reduces muscle pain. When the muscles in the body are heated, the blood flow, oxygen uptake, and the rate of tissue healing increases. Many people suffer from muscle pain each day, this type of pain can be caused by muscle overuse, muscle cramps, and muscle spasms. Heat therapies are typically divided into two categories, deep heating and superficial.

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Low Back Treatment in Farmingdale

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Farmingdale PT East

Lower back pain is among the most common ailments facing the American public.  It can manifest in a range of severities, from a mild annoyance to a debilitating, limiting condition. Back pain can originate in the muscles, the spine, or even as a result of nerve issues. Commonly, the treatment for lower back pain includes the prescription of pain medications to alleviate the symptoms; however, this route does not always effectively treat the causes of pain. Physical therapy, in contrast, aims to treat the underlying causes of lower back pain, and does not come with the risk of dependency on dangerous medications. Farmingdale Physical Therapy East will help you to get some relief from this frustrating condition.

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Prevent Fall Sport Injuries

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Farmingdale PT East

Fall sports season is upon us! Whether you’re playing football, soccer, tennis, running track, or any other fall sports, you need to be aware of how to prevent sports injuries. There are many precautions you can take before your sports starts, during practice, and during the game itself to prevent an injury. Here at Farmingdale Physical Therapy East, we want help you prevent these injuries but are here available to help if they arise.

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Sports Injuries

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Farmingdale PT East

Athletes know the ever-present risk of sports injuries all too well. The stress put on the body during regular play of any sport can lead to a number of injuries which, if left untreated, can become more severe or even develop into a chronic condition that can impair future performance. It’s important to take steps to avoid sports injuries before they occur so you can remain healthy and stay on top of your game. Often, injuries occur due to a lack of conditioning and improper training. Here at Farmingdale Physical Therapy East, our Farmingdale physical therapists will not only treat your sports injury; we will help condition your body in order to avoid future injuries.

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Physical Therapy in Farmingdale

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Farmingdale PT East

Are you looking for physical therapy in Farmingdale? Farmingdale Physical Therapy East is the place for you. Our physical therapy and rehabilitation services are designed to heal those suffering from orthopedic conditions, neurological conditions, sports injuries, and workplace injuries. We also assist those in need of post-operative care.

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Post Stroke Therapy in Farmingdale

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Farmingdale PT East

If you or someone you know is a stroke survivor you understand that the effects of a stroke may be life changing. Some stroke survivors have to relearn their whole way of life. Rehabilitation is one of the most important phases of recovery for many stroke survivors, it may allow them to return to independent living.

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Physical Therapy for Arthritis

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Farmingdale PT East

Arthritis is a debilitating disease that often affects women, the middle-aged and the elderly; however, people of all ages and sexes can become affected by the disease. Arthritis is a broad term to refer to joint pain or joint disease and the symptoms surrounding it. The most common symptoms that those suffering from arthritis experience are:

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Post Surgical Care in Farmingdale

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Farmingdale PT East

While physical therapists offer a wider variety of services ranging from sports injury treatment to aquatic therapies, one very common service is post-surgical rehab. Rehabilitation following invasive surgeries is imperative in order to restore the patient’s full mobility and health. The overall goal of performing post operative rehabilitation is for the patient to return to a pre-surgical health status in regard to physical function. Post surgical rehabilitation often varies depending on which area surgery was performed on. Duration and intensity of rehabilitation will also vary on a case by case basis, with factors such as age and severity of the affected and/or injured area. Post surgical rehabilitation is most often necessary with the following types of invasive surgeries:

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