NIPT BLOG
Routine X-rays of the Spine Do Not Improve Outcomes for Patients
As we discussed in our second newsletter this month, diagnostic tests like X–rays should only be performed when a red flag is detected, meaning that the healthcare professional notices signs of a potentially serious underlying condition during the initial evaluation. Despite this, many X–rays continue [...]
Physical Therapists are Movement Experts Who Will Help Overcome Pain
National Physical Therapy Month is celebrated every October, with its focus on educating the public about how physical therapy can change patients lives for the better. To work towards this goal, we’d like to share our insight on why physical therapy is usually the best [...]
Physical Therapy is a Safer and More Effective Option Than Opioids
October is National Physical Therapy Month, which gives physical therapists nationwide an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the countless benefits that our profession can provide. In honor of this important month, we’d like to discuss the dangers of using opioids for pain and explain why [...]
Physical Therapy is an Integral Part of Recovery for Orthopedic Care
All month long, we’ve been honoring National Physical Therapy Month by educating our readers about how physical therapy works and the many ways it can benefit you. In the third newsletter of our series, we offer a brief overview of the crucial role that physical [...]
Physical Therapy Month Offers an Opportunity to Share its History
October is National Physical Therapy Month, which is an annual opportunity for physical therapists nationwide to campaign and speak out about their profession. The goal of the campaign is to increase public awareness of the important role that physical therapy plays in reducing pain, improving [...]
Neck Pain Can Strike for Different Reasons at any Stage of Life
Most of us can recall one or more occasions when the day got off to a rough start because of a stiff neck. This can be explained by the fact that neck pain ranks among the most common types of pain you can get. Statistics [...]
To Reduce Your Risk for Neck Pain, Be Mindful of Your Positioning
Although you may not pay it all that much attention, the neck has a pretty crucial job to perform. It provides support for the head and allows movement in a variety of directions so you can better see and navigate the world around you. But [...]
Neck Pain Relief is Within Your Reach
About 10-20% of Americans are affected by neck pain at any given time. If you happen to be part of this population and are dealing with neck pain right now, you may be wondering what you can do to alleviate it. Poor posture and bad [...]
Why Physical Therapy Should Be Your First Choice for Neck Pain
Some of the most common causes of neck pain include sleeping on your neck wrong, sitting or standing for prolonged periods with bad posture—especially from leaning over too much, performing repetitive movements, and carrying a heavy backpack, purse, or briefcase. Neck pain can also develop [...]
Jaw Pain and Headaches Could Prove to be an Inconvenient Combination
Although you’re more likely to hear about pain occurring in certain parts of the body—like the knees, shoulders, and spine—the reality is that it can strike just about anywhere. The jaw is one region that doesn’t generally get much attention, but jaw problems are actually [...]
The 6 Best Strategies to Reduce Your Risk for Jaw Problems
There are 22 bones in the face and head, but the lower jawbone—or mandible—is the only one of these that can move. The mandible connects to the temporal bone of the skull at two points just in front of each ear through the temporomandibular joint [...]
Try These 5 DIY Remedies if You’re Dealing With Pesky Jaw Pain
We often taken certain parts of our body for granted until something goes wrong. This is particularly true for the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which allows the jaw to move up and down, from side to side, and in and out. You use your TMJ every [...]
For Jaw Pain, Physical Therapy is Always Your Best Bet
In our last three newsletters this month, we’ve shown you how prevalent temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are in the general population, offered several suggestions to help you reduce your risk of experiencing these issues, and provided our top tips for at-home remedies for alleviating your symptoms [...]
Proper Hydration & Nutrition Can Help Prevent Ski Injuries
Skiing is a great form of exercise that works out many parts of the body while allowing you to experience the outdoors during the colder parts of the year. There are many steps to ensuring a successful day—and season—on the slopes, including the use of [...]
Frequently Asked Questions About 3 of the Most Common Knee Conditions
Frequently asked questions about three of the most common knee conditions The knee is the largest and one of the most complex joints in the body. It primarily joins the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia), but also includes the kneecap (patella) and fibula in [...]
Assistive Devices Can Help With Mobility When Pain is Slowing You Down
Knee pain is extremely common in the general population, and it can manifest through a number of conditions. If you’re personally dealing with knee pain right now, you may also be seeking outside solutions that will allow you to get around more easily. For those [...]
Seeing a Physical Therapist Can Reduce the Odds of Having Surgery
When knee pain occurs, additional interventions are usually needed, which can range from noninvasive options like physical therapy to more intense procedures like surgery. Which option you choose can have a significant impact on your long-term outcome and the chances that you will eventually undergo [...]
Myofascial Pain Syndrome as a Common Cause of Upper Back Issues
The spine is one of the biggest problem areas of the body. Pain occurs frequently from the lower back up through the upper spine, neck, and shoulders, often leading to some degree of impairment in the process. In the middle and upper regions of the [...]
Improve Your Posture to Reduce Your Risk for Myofascial Pain Syndrome
In our last post, we explained that although it’s not completely clear what causes myofascial pain syndrome, several factors have been identified that likely contribute to its development. One risk factor that’s worthy of our attention is the use of poor posture while sitting. [...]
Four of the Best Exercises to Alleviate Myofascial Pain
As we’ve explained in this newsletter series, myofascial pain syndrome is a common condition that can affect any muscle in the body, but the muscles of the upper back, neck, and shoulder region have a particularly high risk of being involved. The deep, aching pain [...]
