Have you recently started waking up each morning with aches and pains? Or have you been suffering from chronic pain for a long time? No matter your situation, a licensed physical therapist in New Castle County DE, Kent County DE, and Delaware County PA, can help you find the relief you’ve been searching for. A sedentary
Category: In Home Physical Therapy
How does physical therapy help client goals and motivation?
Goals and motivation can be difficult to achieve for clients. It can be challenging for them to find the motivation and determination to fulfill their dreams. As physical therapist at First State Rehab at Home we strive to be patient advocates and guide our clients to feel confident and meet and exceed their goals. But how
In-Home Physical Therapy Can Help With Arthritis Pain
Is Arthritis Pain Slowing You Down? If you suffer from arthritis pain, then you’re already aware of the difficulties this disease causes with moving and functioning in daily life. What you might not be aware of, however, is that physical therapy can help you find relief from your arthritis pain, and with our in-home services,
If You Are in Need of More Physical Activity, Try These 7 Tips
Get Moving Again with These Helpful Tips! Did you know that 80 percent of the U.S. population falls short of the Physical Activity Guidelines recommended by the Department of Health and Human Services? Millions of Americans are risking serious health consequences simply because they do too much sitting and not enough moving around. You may
Ready to Rid Yourself of Headaches? PT Can Help
Finally, Find Relief for Your Persistent Headaches with In-Home Physical Therapy If stress-related headaches are happening so frequently that they are impacting your daily life, it’s time to start thinking about physical therapy for relief. Stress-related headaches, also called tension headaches, are the most common type of headache that impacts people. While they are not
Did You Know You Could Relieve Your Pain and Inflammation – Just By Changing Your Diet?
Find the Benefits of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet by Consulting with a PT! Who says that getting healthy has to be a chore? You’ll be delighted to learn that simply by modifying your diet, you can get chronic pain and inflammation under better control (or possibly even avoid those symptoms entirely). Better yet, the diet you
5 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help Your Back and Neck Pain
There are several reasons why back and neck pain may occur. For example, any changes in the spine’s anatomy can lead to back pain, such as osteoarthritis, lumbar disc herniation, lumbar degenerative disc disease, or sacroiliac joint dysfunction. One of the most common causes of neck pain is a muscle strain. This can develop from
3 Reasons Not to Skip Stretching After Exercising
Don’t Just Get That Regular Exercise — Do Your Post-Workout Stretches, Too! There’s no doubt about it: American aren’t getting enough physical activity. Healthy adults should be making a point of getting at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity every week. If you already know that you need to be more active, you may
Physical Therapy can help you leave the pain relievers behind.
It’s just over-the-counter pain relievers, right? It’s not like you’re taking opioids for pain relief. Think again. Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or other over-the-counter pain relievers regularly for aches and pains is not always as safe as you think. Regular use of these medications also does not address the underlying causes of your pain.
What are the benefits of pre and post-surgical rehab? Why you should consider speaking with a physical therapist before your upcoming surgery.
Surgery is a traumatic experience—even in the best of circumstances. Making the decision to undergo surgery for a torn muscle or tendon means accepting putting your body in the hands of another individual to repair what is broken, and accepting that the process will leave you weaker before it allows you to become stronger. Surgery