Cupping therapy may sound new, but it’s based on a very old healing technique. Used mostly in Eastern medicine, there isn’t a lot of formal research into the topic, though many people do swear by it. Here, we’ll examine how a physical therapist in Woodstown, NJ might use suction to reduce pain and improve mobility. How […]
Do you participate in any athletic activities regularly? Whether you go for runs on your own or play sports on a team, you might end up with injuries. Our physical therapists in Woodstown and Mullica Hill, NJ, provide treatment for sports injuries, including all of the following common types. Let’s take a closer look at what […]
Muscle spasms in Woodstown, NJ are a relatively common occurrence, and this is partially because any number of conditions can cause them. Below, we’ll look at what you should know about muscle spasms, some of their most common reasons, and what you can do to end them. Spasms Vs. Twitches You can tell a spasm from […]
If you need help with anankle injury in Woodstown, NJ, Woodstown Physical Therapy is available for treatment. Ankle injuries are one of the most common that we see. The causes of this kind of injury are as varied as snowflakes. An ankle can be injured from something as innocent as walking out to get the mail […]
Woodstown Physical Therapy in Woodstown, NJ has many drug-free techniques to relieve tight, sore muscles, including dry needling. It’s called “dry needling” because the needles are made of a thin, solid, sterile filament that does not inject liquid into the muscle. Dry needling is also not acupuncture; it works by an entirely different method to relieve achy muscles. Here […]
Proper physio care has evolved beyond exercises to check it off your to-do list. Dry needling is a great technique that uses thin needles to treat your trigger points, significantly improving your musculoskeletal system’s flexibility and pain management. Sound intimidating? Don’t worry; it’s painless and great for your body. The excellent team at Woodstown Physical Therapy […]
Are you finding it challenging to complete simple daily activities? Find that you cannot keep a good posture without pain? Neck and back pain can interfere with the enjoyment of your life, or worse, prevent you from doing the activities that you love or are necessary for your growth. The talented team at Woodstown Physical Therapy […]
If you’ve been there before, you know that shoulder pain is a real buzzkill. Throwing a ball, lifting something overhead, going to the gym, playing sports, or simply enjoying your day-to-day activities is a struggle. Something that you used to enjoy has become extremely hard to do. Shoulder injuries affect a key part of your […]
Vertigo is a medical condition that makes you feel like your head and body are spinning when they are not. Most people who have vertigo have an inner ear problem that directly contributes to the sensation of spinning. Vertigo is also more common in people who have suffered a neurological episode, such as a stroke […]
Total joint recovery is a process, but with the right oversight, you can reduce your pain as well as the overall recovery period. We’ll look at the exercises that you can do on your own, and how to get the best results from each rep. Straight Leg Raises When you raise your legs straight up, […]
