Physical Therapy and Pregnancy

Natural as it is, pregnancy still takes a large toll on a woman’s body.  During her pregnancy a woman is likely to feel uncomfortable at times. Fortunately, extensive research has revealed that there are safe exercises that a woman can do while pregnant in order to alleviate some of her discomfort such as lower back or pelvic pain. You might have heard of it before and you might even have rolled your eyes at the idea but there is a reason that Prenatal Yoga and Aqua Aerobic Centers exists, they really do make a difference.  

A simple, easy way to alleviate pain while pregnant is to avoid being in the same position for a long time; this means do not try to stand all day or try to get rid of back pain by spending the day on the couch.  Instead try to alternate sitting and standing, walk around when possible, and be conscious of your posture and try to stand upright whenever possible to avoid hyperlordosis from the stress of the pressure in carrying extra weight.

But therapy for pain relief from carrying that extra weight of a child goes so much further than that.  In addition to simple aerobic exercises there are manual therapy techniques, active exercises, stretches and other techniques that a woman can do to alleviate some of her pain and better enjoy her pregnancy.  One such technique that a woman can do at home is a ‘back tuck arch’. This exercise simply entails that the woman stands with her back to the wall and alternates between anterior and posterior pelvic tilts.  This exercise can not only help alleviate back pain but also help a woman get a better concept on how her transforming body, which she does not know so well, is affected by her movement and how focusing on her posture will make her more comfortable for the duration of her pregnancy.  For thousands of years pregnant women have been active and there is no reason to stop that trend now, besides, what better proof of success is there than history? For more information on how to be safely active during pregnancy as well as how to handle your bodies changes after pregnancy contact Lake Country Physical Therapy and Sportscare!

Lake Country Physical Therapy & Sportscare PC offers the very best physical therapy in Ontario County. We treat all your wants and needs with our trusted and experienced Physical Therapists and staff. To begin to feel pain and stress free, start your Physical Therapy journey today and schedule your evaluation by calling (585) 396-1400.

Physical Therapy and Headaches

Could it possibly be, that the days of popping two, three, four advils a day can finally be over! Managing pain from headaches can be tough because headaches can be the result of so many different things. Luckily, physical therapists can be trained to help you manage pain from tension-type and cranial neuralgia, facial pain headaches, and headaches originating from the jaw (which our physical therapists at Lake Country PT & Sportscare are uniquely trained for). Just because you don’t know what is causing your headaches does not mean that they should be ignored.

Think about any of the recent headaches that you have had.  One of your natural instincts is to massage your temples, shoulders, back, or neck just to find some relief.  Even if there is no pain in that area, the fact that your body is instinctively telling you to relieve stress there is a sign that the area is probably a trigger point to the ache that you are experiencing in  your head.  If your untrained mind and hands can relieve some pain then imagine what a trained physical therapist can do.

Although most headaches do resolve on their own, severe headaches that recur should be addressed as they are affecting your day to day life.  In many cases, physical therapists can work with patients to find a way that works for them to relieve that pain.  Some of these methods can be as simple as correcting posture in order to minimize pressure points that might be causing your headaches. The physical therapists who are trained in manual therapy will start with a hands on body work in order to evaluate and relieve your musculoskeletal pain. Hands on approaches such as the Primal Reflex Release Technique can reveal trigger points in just seconds. In fact, our very own Dr. Robert Christakos and Dr. Zoe Fackelman are one of less than 100 people in the world trained in this method. It’s hard to believe that, when trained, a person can help you figure out what’s wrong just by touching you, but it’s true!  So leave your advil in the medicine cabinet and let a trained professional help you instead.

Lake Country Physical Therapy & Sportscare PC offers the very best physical therapy in Ontario County. We treat all your wants and needs with our trusted and experienced Physical Therapists and staff. To begin to feel pain and stress free, start your Physical Therapy journey today and schedule your evaluation by calling (585) 396-1400.

Labrum Tears are Becoming all too Common

Labrum Tears are Becoming All too Common

by lakecountrypt, August 5, 2015

In a day and age when many athletes specialize in one sport, there are common injuries that are recurring in all sports. While leg injuries are common in basketball and football, shoulder injuries are all too common in baseball. Lake Country Physical Therapy & Sportscare can help aid in the rehabilitation of shoulder related injuries, including labral tears.

Like the hips, there is a labrum in both shoulders. Labrums are made up of tissue and are inside of the shoulder to provide cushion for the ball and socket joint. The natural movement of the shoulder is forward and backward but not a full rotation above the head. This makes the shoulder susceptible to injury while playing baseball because the throwing motion is unnatural. Many baseball players specialize in the sport at a very young age and play year-round to enhance their skills and try to be the best they can be. While this is good for skill level, the shoulder takes weekly wear and tear. Since the off-season is brief, the shoulder has little time to rest. Overuse can lead to tearing of the labrum which sometimes requires surgery and almost always needs physical therapy to heal.

The professionals at Lake Country Physical Therapy & Sportscare can help in regaining strength after a labrum injury. The highly skilled physical therapists will tailor a therapy program around a patient’s specific needs and aim to have his or her normal activities resumed as soon as possible. Through various physical therapy practices, the patient will receive top of the line treatment from consummate professionals.

Labrum tears can be painful and have a profound impact on everyday life.  Let Lake Country Physical Therapy & Sportscare help you regain normalcy after any injury through their passionate and personal care.