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One thing any physical therapy expert will tell you - whether you're working from home or an office, sitting down for long periods of time can be detrimental to your health. We often correlate sitting with joint pain; however, it has several long-term health consequences. According to Harvard Health “Habitual inactivity raises risks for obesity, [...]

If you've been struggling with joint pain, a doctor may recommend you try physical therapy. MPower Physical Therapy in Nashville, Franklin, and Brentwood, TN is home to skilled experts, unique and high-tech facilities, and a friendly environment. Here's what you can expect. You Can Expect VIP Treatment with MPOWER Physical Therapy From the moment you [...]

Physical Therapy for Neck Pain Neck pain affects 1 in 3 people every year according to informedhealth.org. This chronic condition has become worsened as our society has shifted towards a sedentary lifestyle. Physical Therapists will sometimes refer to neck pain as “Text Neck” a common phrase that refers to pain caused by the position your [...]

    What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine is curved. It is most often diagnosed during the teenage years, but it can occur at any time. People with scoliosis commonly have uneven shoulders, and one hip higher than the other.     How Can I Treat Scoliosis? If you think [...]

  Football players are prone to injuries due to the amount of contact and sudden movements involved in the sport. Some of the most common injuries football players suffer from include knee injuries, shoulder injuries, concussions, and overuse injuries. Although there are many things you can do to prevent injury, these are the top 5 [...]

How Can Physical Therapy Help Arthritis Patients?   What is Arthritis? There are many different types of arthritis, but most of them involve the inflammation of one or many joints in the body leading to pain and swelling. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis are two of the most common types of arthritis and symptoms can be [...]

Depending on your injury or condition, your doctor will likely prescribe physical therapy to manage pain. This could mean up to 2 or 3 sessions per week for at least 4 weeks. If you are spending this much time with someone, you should really trust and look forward to seeing them! So how do you [...]

  What Does a Physical Therapist Do? Physical therapists examine patients and determine a treatment plan that involves a variety of movement exercises and the use of advanced physical therapy technology.    What Does a Chiropractor Do? Chiropractor's treat the body through spinal adjustments. Chiropractor's believe these adjustments can improve the functioning of the body [...]

  What Causes Ankle Pain? Ankle pain may stem from conditions like arthritis or gout, overuse, or injury. Some of the following injuries that may cause ankle pain include: Ankle Sprain Ankle Fracture Tendonitis Bursitis   How Can I Relieve Ankle Pain? If you are experiencing ankle pain, it is important to seek help from [...]

3 Things Your Physical Therapists Want You to Stop Doing Your physical therapist works with you on implementing new things into your life, but what would they like you to stop doing? Patients who have never been to physical therapy may have a warped perception of what it would be like or are nervous for [...]