Pain Relief & First Aid

  • woman in athletic wear
    September 28, 2022

    5 Post-Operative Exercises for Breast Surgery Patients

    The amount of time required before your patients can exercise after breast surgery depends on a variety of factors. This includes the type of breast surgery performed and how carefully post-operative care instructions are followed. Share this guide for working out after breast surgery with your patients to help heal the pectoralis chest muscles and return to the activities they love!
  • man clutching leg in pain
    July 14, 2022

    How to Treat 5 Common Summer Injuries

    As temperatures rise, people gravitate toward spending more time outdoors. While it is great to get Vitamin D, it can also cause an increased risk for injuries. Prepare for common summer injuries that might cause you to see new patients this summer.
  • woman sitting on yoga mat holding foot in pain
    May 31, 2022

    Top Causes for Foot Pain and How to Avoid Them

    Whether you’re standing for a long period of time, walking around, or doing laborious work or exercise, humans rely on their feet. We may not think about it, but these activities cause our feet a lot of stress, even if we aren’t moving. Because of this, all kinds of injuries can occur. Consider this article your starting block for learning more about your feet, common injuries, and ways to prevent foot pain.
  • Holding the heel of the foot in pain
    October 13, 2021

    What’s Causing My Heel Pain & Quick Pain Relief

    The most common causes of heel pain are plantar fasciitis (bottom of the heel) and Achilles tendinitis (back of the heel). Depending on the cause, you may feel more heel pain in the morning, at night, or when walking. Learn how to get quick relief now!
  • Person pointing to another person's bruise located near their elbow.
    September 7, 2021

    What Are Serious Bruises and How Can I Treat Them?

    A bruise is formed when capillaries near the skin’s surface are broken following an injury. Medically referred to as a contusion, bruises most commonly occur on the arms and legs. This article discusses tips to get rid of bruises quickly and when they may indicate a more severe injury.
  • Person lying down on stomach, while a practitioner inserts an acupuncture needle into their shoulder.
    September 7, 2021

    What is Dry Needling & Can It Relieve My Pain?

    Dry needling treatment is used to relieve pain and movement impairments. Dry needling and acupuncture both use needles but they are very different practices. Dry needling can treat a variety of conditions in a variety of people. Learn more about dry needling in this article!
  • Person strapping up their white and black roller blades
    July 26, 2021

    5 Safety Tips to Prevent & Treat Inline Skating Injuries

    Some of the most common injuries that occur when inline skating are fractures and sprains. There are many ways to reduce your risk of injury, such as wearing the right protective equipment or warming up the muscles. After losing your balance and falling on a hard surface, the RICE method can help treat injuries and speed up recovery.
  • 6 Exercises to Try After Leg/Ankle/Knee Cast Removal
    July 8, 2021

    6 Exercises to Try After Leg/Ankle/Knee Cast Removal

    After having a cast removed, it is normal to experience pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. Physical therapy helps promote better results for regaining muscle strength and range of motion. With the option to use resistance bands, here are 8 exercises that can help you get your lower extremities moving!
  • July 8, 2021

    8 Exercises to Try After Arm/Wrist/Hand Cast Removal

    After a cast is removed, you might experience limited mobility, stiffness, or swelling in your arm, hand, or wrist. It’s important that you adhere to the exercises instructed by your physical or occupational therapist to properly regain muscle strength. With the option to use resistance bands or therapy putty, here are 8 exercises to ensure your arm function is fully restored! Looking for exercises after lower extremity cast removal/ankle or leg cast removal? Read more here!