Is there anything more evocative of the footloose American spirit than the road trip? Good music, snacks and great company are what make the road trip such a powerful draw and many of us live for doing them. But if there’s one thing you can count on, it’s that sitting in a car for long […]
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What You Need to Know About Meniscus Injury
The meniscus consists of two discs of cartilage which connect your thigh to your shin, via the structures of the knee. These act as shock absorbers for the bone in the area and serve to stabilize the knee joint. Hockey and football players are especially prone to meniscus tears, but you don’t have to be […]
What Can Trigger Point Injections Springfield Do for You?
Another service we offer is trigger point injection Springfield. Our trigger point injection service is yet another possible option to help your injuries and treat your pain. Trigger point injection is a pain treatment in which muscle areas that have trigger points are treated. There are often times knots that form that you can feel […]
Fitness vs. Fatness: Does the Scale Outweigh the Sweat?
It’s a thorny question, alright and one which presses a lot of people’s buttons. Obesity is a public health problem. There is no question of that. But overweight people often find the whole idea of exercise to be less than appetizing. They may even find the experience humiliating, as those who exercise in public will […]
How Exercise Heals Injury
Exercise is beneficial in so many ways, as we all know. But how exercise heals injury is only now being acknowledged. The chief hat tip to exercise is the fact that the RICE formula for recovery – rest, ice, compression, elevation – has now been amended to MICE – movement, ice, compression, elevation. While rest […]
Establishing the Correct Posture in Springfield
Maintaining good posture Springfield plays an important part in your long-term well-being, because most people think it is something that simply makes you look your best and most presentable. Holding your body up correctly means less pain, injuries, and health problems in general. The two different types of posture are as follows. Dynamic Posture– The […]
Should I See a Physical Therapist or Chiropractor?
Ah, that thorny question! “Should I see a physical therapist or chiropractor?”. At Back & Body Medical, this one comes up frequently. There are many similarities between the two disciplines and just as many differences, so we’re going to break it down for you. Of course, the best way to determine the answer is to […]
Manipulation Under Anesthesia Springfield
Manipulation under anesthesia in Springfield for spinal pain is an alternative procedure that should be considered if surgery has been suggested. This spinal manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) is a non invasive procedure that is able to treat chronic neck and back pain when regular adjustments or physical therapy do not work. MUA is performed by […]
How Does Physical Therapy Help Athletes?
Living the athletic life demands much from your body. When you’re challenging yourself to attain optimal performance, you’re pushing your body to its limits. This is especially true of elite, professional athletes, but many amateurs push themselves hard, too. Physical therapy is a component of training that professional athletes are well-acquainted with. It’s not just […]
How Does Medical Massage Differ from Regular Massage in Springfield?
We offer medical massage in Springfield as a treatment option and there are some differences between it and a spa massage. The two are very separate procedures, which a lot of people tend to forget. Although they do have some things in common, there are some significant differences between the two that are good to […]
