We at Back and Body Medical Springfield want to give you an insight into what your first visit with us would be like. We want you to be as comfortable with the process as possible as we can all then focus on what’s needed to get you out of pain and well again. So here’s […]
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy for Arthritis: What Are the Signs of Early Onset Arthritis?
Contrary to popular belief, arthritis can strike anyone at any age. 54 million US adults are estimated to suffer from arthritis. And while it’s not as common among the younger generation, it still happens. 7% of the population aged between 18 and 44 lives with arthritis. Even infants and children aren’t immune, with 300,000 having […]
How Often Should I Stretch?
How many of you reading don’t stretch your bodies regularly? Do you remember the last time you intentionally stretched? I don’t mean that morning reach for the ceiling, or the cat stretch while you’re waking up in bed. I mean targeting specific muscles with stretching to keep them supple and elongated (as they should naturally […]
More Treatment Options Available at Back & Body Springfield
Are you in pain and looking for relief? Search no more; Back and Body Springfield is here to help, and provide you with a wide variety of treatments that suit you specifically. Some treatments we provide follow: Manipulation Under Anesthesia Medical Massage Nerve Conduction Velocity Testing Posture Correction Trigger Point Injections Spinal Decompression Ultrasound Therapy […]
What Treatment Options are Available at Back & Body Springfield?
Are you in pain and looking for relief? Search no more; Back and Body Springfield is here to help, and provide you with a wide variety of treatments that suit you specifically. The treatments we provide are as follows: Chiropractic Physical Therapy Active Release Techniques (ART) Cold Laser Therapy Custom Rehab Programs Custom Stretching Programs […]
Physical Rehabilitation Exercises to Help with Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder joints are complicated and quite vulnerable to injury. We use our shoulders more than we think we do – until we injure one or both. Only then do we twig to the fact that we can’t do much of anything with serious shoulder pain. And rehabilitating shoulder injuries is also complex. Exercise which specifically […]
Should I See a Physical Therapist or Chiropractor?
Ah, that thorny question! “Should I see a physical therapist or chiropractor?”. At Back & Body Pain Relief, 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 […]
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 Physical Therapy Reduces Opioid Use in Springfield
The opioid pain medication abuse rate in the US has been rapidly growing for years, and will continue to go up. This means researchers are always looking at different data and studies to find an alternative to manage chronic musculoskeletal pain. Looking at opioid addiction in Springfield, we found in a study that 50 percent […]
What is Active Release Therapy Springfield?
Active release therapy (ART) breaks scar tissue up by identifying, isolaings, and targeting the injured area. This allows for a better blood flow to the affected area and faster healing of the injury. ART can treat areas of the body such as muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Dr. P. Michael Leahy, a chiropractor, was the […]
