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...
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...
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 that...
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 causes,...
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 may...
We get it, shoes can be fun! Fashionable shoes for women, trendy dress shoes for men – if you're into shopping and adding to your collection, finding a flashy new pair can feel like a total win. Except, if you're wearing shoes that put your...
Pelvic pain is a topic that can seem as uncomfortable to talk about as it is to experience, which can leave some women feeling as if they are alone in their experience. In actuality, it is extremely common and affects women of all ages, whether...
While the country is in the midst of an opioid epidemic, often due to failed treatment for chronic pain, there are some interesting and maybe surprising treatment methods that can help reduce the reliance on pain pills and actually help treat the problem rather than...
Your hip is a major joint in your body; and it isn't too dramatic to say it's what keeps your leg going! Without your hip working well, you aren't moving well. Hip pain is common and can be caused by your favorite sporting activities (among...
