Health Blog Category: Health & Wellness
Why We Treat the Whole Family, Not the Diagnosis
You can’t hand a child’s diagnosis to a therapist and walk away. Why we treat the whole family as one nervous system – and why that is where lasting change comes from.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy and Walking: Starting With Baby Steps
Parents eagerly await their child’s first steps. If you’re lucky enough to catch it with your phone or a camera, it’ll make an adorable home video to watch for years to come!
However, if you’re worried because your child hasn’t started walking yet, know that you’re not alone. Late walkers can be concerning, but a pediatric physical therapist can offer comfort and direction.
A pediatric therapist at Synergy Therapeutic Group may be able to help your child with their walking abilities.
Read full blogOccupational Therapy Can Help Tennis Elbow
Have you been dealing with an annoying ache in your forearm and elbow after every tennis game you play? Have you noticed that ache becomes severe pain every time you bang into something? Are you frustrated now that your elbow hurts just lifting a cup or even holding a pencil or pen? The pain you are experiencing is likely tennis elbow. Rather than hope it goes away, it’s time to get it assessed!
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) has been shown to affect up to 50% of all tennis players.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy & Healthy Diet: A Formula For Active Lifestyle
Have you been dealing with stiff, achy joints? Do you notice you struggle to keep your energy up and wonder if your eating habits affect your ability to get and stay active? You may be suffering unnecessarily due to poor food choices.
Fortunately, at Synergy Therapeutic Group, our physical therapists are highly skilled at resolving old and new injuries and providing you with all the tools you need, including nutritional guidance, to live a healthy, active lifestyle!
Read full blogHow Occupational Therapy Can Relieve Your Arthritis Pain in Cold Weather
Do you notice the cold weather makes your joints stiffer and more difficult to move in the morning? Do you notice your hands getting sore and achy, especially after increased use when it’s cold outside? Fortunately, at Synergy Therapeutic Group , our occupational therapists can teach you how to improve your motion and manage your pain no matter the weather!
Arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability across the United States, affecting tens of millions of people every day.
Read full blogShoulder Blade Pain May Be Neck Pain in Disguise
Have you noticed your shoulder blade hurts when you sit for long periods? Does your shoulder blade pain intensify when you turn your head/neck to look over your shoulder? Is your shoulder blade keeping you awake at night? These are all signs that your shoulder blade pain may be neck pain in disguise.
At Synergy Therapeutic Group in Carbondale, our physical therapists are musculoskeletal experts and can help you identify the source of your pain and, more importantly, how to resolve it.
Read full blogWhen Should Occupational Therapy & Applied Behaviour Analysis to Collaborate?
Have you noticed your child seems to be delayed in reaching normal developmental milestones? At Synergy Therapeutic Group in Carbondale, our therapists work with kids of all ages, including kids with behavioral issues, to help them function at their highest potential! Our pediatric occupational therapist specializes in helping children reach critical developmental milestones. Our Occupational therapy is based on a whole-body approach incorporating physical, mental, and cognitive activities and exercises that support children in developing the essential skills they need to function at home and in a school setting.
Read full blogAre You Concerned About Your Child’s Gross Motor Developments? PT Can Help
Help Enhance Your Child’s Gross Motor Skills with Physical Therapy!
Children are born into the world with barely any skills to their name. With their first breath, they develop the ability to cry out for help and quickly develop the skills necessary to drink milk and seek support from Mom and Dad.
Growing up is hard work. As things get moving, however, the skills start to add up—and quickly.
Any parent can attest to the way that time flies when a child is first learning how to move.
Read full blog3 Ways Physical Therapy Can Relieve Your Pain (And Save Your Life!)
Chronic pain can keep you from doing almost everything you enjoy. It can hinder your ability to play sports, to have fun outside with your friends, to get a good night’s sleep, and even from doing your job. So, what are you supposed to do about it? What can possibly be done to improve your quality of life, besides taking prescription medication?
We’ve got your answer: physical therapy!
At our physical therapy clinic, we work with people every day who are dealing with the physical and mental effects of chronic pain caused by conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia.
Read full blogDo You Need More Physical Activity In Your Life? These 7 Tips Can Help
Become a Healthier YOU with These 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 not find that information shocking, especially if you’re one of those 80 percent. What really might surprise you, however, is just how easily you can give your daily activity level a dramatic boost.
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