Back pain, and specifically low back pain, is one of the most common reasons a person seeks treatment or turns to physical therapy. Although pain has a very important role in our health - keeping us safe - it can often wear us down emotionally...
Back pain: it's common, it can ruin your day, and it can be difficult to get rid of. So what's the deal? Why do so many people deal with back pain every day and what can you do about it? We share some common causes...
As busy as you are every day, it's hard to put yourself first - which is why many of us suffer with health problems and chronic pain, old injury, and new injuries we try to treat at home using ice and internet searches. It's also...
By Dr. Jenny Kern, PT, DPT Rheumatoid arthritis. Fibromyalgia. Amputation. There are countless diagnoses and conditions out there with intimidating words. It’s hard to not take these diagnoses personally when they become a part of your medical history; however, you don't introduce yourself, “Hi, my name...
Fibromyalgia: over 5 million people in the U.S. alone are living with it, and yet many people don't understand what it is, or if it really even exists! Although it may seem mysterious, fibromyalgia is a real disorder. It causes pain; and fibromyalgia definitely isn't...
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 everyday life. While...
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, breathing...
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 living...
As we approach Super Bowl weekend, football fans are gearing up for the biggest game all season. Many fans are former players – and you don't have to play at the biggest game (or the highest level) to carry “souvenirs' of the game with you...
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, or...
