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Tips From a Physical Therapist On Dealing With Herniated Discs
A herniated disc happens when the outer fibrous layer of a spinal disc (usually in the neck or lower back) tears. This allows the disc’s gel-like filling to leak out into the surrounding joint space. In many cases, this can irritate or compress nearby nerves and other structures, leading to uncomfortable symptoms like back pain, neck pain, and pain, numbness, and weakness in an arm or leg.
If you’re currently living with a herniated disc, we encourage you to call Pinnacle Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine today to find out how physical therapy can help you heal.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Can Help With Your Knee & Hip Pain
At any given time, millions of Americans are going through their day with a chronically painful hip or knee. According to the 2006 National Health Interview Survey prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, knee and hip pain was reported by almost a combined 30 percent of respondents.
If you’re someone struggling with a painful hip or knee (or even painful hips and knees), we encourage you to call Pinnacle Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine.
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