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.
Best Sleeping Position for Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Pain & Sleeping Position Does your shoulder hurt when you wake up in the morning? Do you wake up in the middle of the night because of shoulder pain? As we've discussed before, shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint and the way...
Treating Chronic Pain in Augusta GA
Part of our mission at ProActive is to empower people to take charge of their own healthcare, especially people concerned with treating chronic pain. That means every now and then, some of out team members end up doing interviews and show appearances with the hope of...
5 Tips to Reduce Headaches from a Physical Therapist
5 Tips for Decreasing Headache Frequency & Intensity Do you, or someone you know, suffer from chronic headaches? Headaches arising from the cervical spine are common, and can oftentimes be debilitating. Conservative treatment, like physical therapy, should be...
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...
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