Health Blog

pain-back-in-game Mar10th 2019

Don’t Let Pain Stop You From Getting Back in the Game!

Get rid of the pain by partnering up with a physical therapist. Give Essential Physical Therapy a call today to learn more about how our physical therapists can get you on the path to a pain-free life. Physical Therapy for Pain Relief According to WebMD, “Physical therapy is often one of the best choices you

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Back Stiffness Feb27th 2019

Back Stiffness is the Canary in the Coal Mine

You know the story, right?  One of the very real dangers of coal mining is the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning.  In the old days, coal miners would keep a canary in a cage while down in the mines, because the canary is intolerant to even very low levels of carbon monoxide.  So, if the

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herniated disc Feb20th 2019

Did You Know That a Herniated Disc Can Cause You Serious Back Pain?

One of the most common reasons people visit Essential Physical Therapy each day is to get relief from chronic back pain. While back pain can be caused by a variety of medical conditions, in many cases, it is the result of a herniated disc. Herniated discs can occur anywhere along the spine but typically affect

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