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WHAT IS MASSAGE THERAPY?Massage therapy is the manipulations of the body’s soft tissues. This includes muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage techniques are generally applied with the hands, elbows, forearms, feet or a device like a percussive therapy gun.HOW CAN MASSAGE THERAPY HELP?Massage therapy is used to help with the following:improve circulation...

WHAT IS HYDROTHERAPY?Hydrotherapy, also known as aquatic therapy or aquatic physiotherapy, is the use of a warm water pool for the purpose of rehabilitation. By combining hands-on pool-based physiotherapy treatment techniques and specifically designed exercises, hydrotherapy can help restore physical function in a warm, relaxing environment.Treatment should be supervised by physiotherapists...

Chiropractors treat conditions related to the spine that are mostly associated with such conditions as back pain and headaches. When to See a chiropractor You suffer from back painYou suffer from migraine headachesYou have a herniated discYou suffer from SciaticaYou suffer from neck pain and stiffnessYour shoes wear out unevenlyLow resistance to diseases e.g Common coldLow energy or...

Most chiropractors begin the treatment during the patient’s first visit, although some may wait until the next appointment at the chiropractic clinic. Here is an overview of the typical goals of chiropractic care, available treatment options, and average length of treatment. Goals of Chiropractic Care The chiropractor will establish specific goals for a patient’s individual...

A chiropractic adjustment, also referred to as spinal manipulation, is a recognized and popular pain relief treatment for many types of lower back pain, sciatica, and neck pain. This article explains what patients can expect during their first chiropractic consultation, which typically: Involves a thorough chiropractic exam.May include the start of chiropractic treatment.Lasts about 45...

What’s neck pain? Your neck is made up of vertebrae that extend from the skull to the upper torso. Cervical discs absorb shock between the bones. The bones, ligaments, and muscles of your neck support your head and allow for motion. Any abnormalities, inflammation, or injury can cause neck pain or stiffness. Many people experience neck pain or stiffness occasionally. In many cases,...

Doing exercises to strengthen the lower back can help alleviate and prevent lower back pain. It can also strengthen the core, leg, and arm muscles. According to researchersTrusted Source, exercise also increases blood flow to the lower back area, which may reduce stiffness and speed up the healing process. Below, we explain how to do 10 exercises that strengthen the lower back and may...

Polycare wellness centerLower back pain can be a debilitating and painful condition.Fortunately, staying physically active may be the most effective and cost-efficient way to soothe or prevent it.Here are 8 simple stretches to relieve lower back pain.Lower back pain is commonLower back pain affects up to 80% of all people at one time or another Although its origin varies, changes in the...

Although physicians are still learning about the effects of COVID-19, back pain alone isn’t usually a symptom of COVID-19. However, if you have general muscle aches, headache, fever, chills, cough or shortness of breath along with back pain, it is possible that you could be dealing with a COVID-19 infection. “People who have COVID-19 may experience muscle pain and body aches due to the...