Pain Relief Tips & Resources
Read our latest pain relief tips and resource articles from our health blog. We cover topics ranging from pain, injuries, and current treatment strategies that are supported by research. We’ve tried to distill this information down to a simple, easy-to-read format, so you don’t have to wade through the mind-numbing statistics, p-values, and T-tests. Our hope is that these articles help guide you on your road to overcoming pain and returning to those activities that are meaningful to you.
Wrist Braces and Splints for Carpal Tunnel & Tendinitis
Ever thought about getting a wrist support or wrist brace to help decrease pain? Maybe you have carpal tunnel syndrome and have been told that a brace or splint can help. Maybe you developed tendinitis from jumping too quickly into exercise without working your way...
Bad Genes? Ditch Your Jeans for Joggers!
How many times have you heard people say that they were destined for certain health conditions because of “bad genes” or genetics? In medical settings, we hear this all the time! Many patients that come into the clinic say something about their "bad genes". It is a...
Surgery vs Therapy: What’s the Difference in Costs?
Choosing Conservative Treatment Before Surgery The cost of surgery, therapy, or other healthcare treatment varies from location to location. However, one thing remains fairly consistent: surgery tends to cost more than conservative treatment options. But, cost...
4 Reasons to Choose Therapy Before Surgery
*Note: This article about surgery and physical therapy was written by one of our great team members, Susannah Azofeifa, PT, DPT. Thinking About Having Surgery? Oftentimes, when people hurt themselves they may think that undergoing surgery is the only...
Surgery vs. Therapy for Rotator Cuff Injuries: Ask a Therapist
Do you need surgery for rotator cuff injuries? If you have shoulder pain, you're not alone. In fact, shoulder pain ranks just behind low back pain for the reason people seek medical care. And, among people experiencing shoulder pain, roughly 7/10 of them experience...
5 Things You Should Know About Aquatic Therapy
NOTE: This article was written by Brook Suggs, PTA, one of our great team members. She works a lot in our aquatic therapy program, so she thought she'd share some things people should know about aquatic therapy & aquatic exercise. Should you consider aquatic...
Top 5 Tips: How to Reduce Urinary Urgency
Ask a PT: How to Reduce Urinary Urgency People experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction and pain may also experience urinary urgency. This urgency often impacts their ability to do things we all take for granted, like attend social gatherings and parties. In this...
How long does it take to transition to barefoot shoes?
How long does it take to transition to barefoot shoes? If you're thinking about getting into barefoot or minimalist running, you've probably asked "how long does it take to transition?" "Can I just take my shoes off and start running barefoot?" The short answer is,...
5 Ways to Reduce Pelvic Pain: According to a PT
This is another article comes from our resident Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy expert, Susannah Azofeifa, PT, DPT. In it, she shares 5 effective techniques to reduce pelvic pain. Here is her list. Diaphragmatic Breathing Happy Baby Pose Cat & Camel Exercises Hip...
A PT’s Guide: 5 Best Pieces of Home Exercise Equipment
We talk about the importance of exercise, especially home exercises, a lot around here at ProActive. In fact, we developed an entire course about the importance of exercise and how to plan home exercise programs. In this article Susannah Azofeifa, PT, DPT from our...
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