By: Dr. Eric Oberst Uncertain times have affected us all in many different ways and contexts. Some in big ways such as working from home and being a teacher simultaneously, some in smaller ways that make it harder to appreciate subtle differences in…
Uncertain times have affected us all in many different ways and contexts. Some in big ways such as working from home and being a teacher simultaneously, some in smaller ways that make it harder to appreciate subtle differences in everyday life. While I believe…
You my not think about seeing a physical therapist until an acute injury demands it; however, there are three factors that you can assess right now, at home, to see if you’d benefit by seeing a physical therapist before injury comes knocking on your…
When you’re struggling with pain and/or injury, it can be tricky to know whether to reach for your ice pack or if you should fire up your heating pad. Each method is a tool in your home-treatment tool box; and knowing when to use…
If you’ve ever wondered how your body could function similar to a tube of toothpaste, Dr. Eric Oberst from the Body One Zionsville location explains more in this video. In the Body One PT series on Chronic Pain, we’ve looked at common chronic pain,…
As we mentioned last week in our Intro to Chronic Pain, this common condition affects thousands of people every day. There are many different types of chronic pain; and physical therapy is a safe, non-invasive treatment method that can reduce discomfort and improve daily…
Chronic pain differs from the type of acute or common pain familiar to most of us; according to the definition, chronic pain is “ongoing, usually lasting longer than six months .” Many people dealing with chronic pain have tried painkillers, rest, limiting their activities,…
The last day of Physical Therapy month happens to be Halloween, and what’s scarier than a bunch of ghosts and ghouls? How about not even being able to enjoy fun holidays because normal movement has become too difficult or painful! The good news is…
Pain comes in a variety of forms, and as much as you might wish you didn’t have it, pain serves an important purpose. If you’ve suffered an acute injury, pain alerts you. If you’re dealing with chronic pain from old injury, accident, or other…
5 Signs Your Training is Not on Track
How to Know Your Body is Not Adapting Well to Your Fitness Routine
It can be terribly frustrating: you’re following a plan, and you have a big fitness goal – but no matter how much you try, you’re struggling. There are some signs to watch out for that your training may be going off the rails, which…
