http://www.machtmedicalgroup.com Harbor Physical Therapy, Baltimore, MD Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:10:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en An episode of back pain can last anywhere from 2 to 8 weeks. Seeing a physical therapist can decrease your healing time and prevent further injury. Typical treatment will consist of heat or cold packs, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, massage, stretching, postural education, and lumbar stabilization exercises. Stretching exercises are ... http://www.machtmedicalgroup.com/2012/02/back-pain-and-physical-therapy/ Arthritis can cause stiffness, pain, deformity and loss of function of the joints in your body. Physical therapy can help to decrease pain and restore mobility with the use of exercises and modalities. A physical therapist can instruct you in exercises to help increase flexibility and improve muscle strength around ... http://www.machtmedicalgroup.com/2012/01/arthritis/ Trying to look your best may not be the best thing for your body. Wearing high heels alters your posture which can lead to many back, neck, leg and foot problems. Wearing high heels pushes your center of gravity forward. This causes your back and calf muscles to work harder ... http://www.machtmedicalgroup.com/2012/01/long-term-consequences-of-wearing-high-heeled-shoes/ The colder weather is upon us and many people have an increase in chronic joint or muscle pain. Are you using heat or rubs to treat your pain? If you find relief with these items it is important that you know how to use them safely. A hot pack ... http://www.machtmedicalgroup.com/2012/01/how-to-use-a-heating-pad-safely/ There are two main types of orthotics: off-the-shelf arch supports and custom orthotics. A person is prescribed an orthotic to help normalize weight distribution with weight bearing. Some people tend to bear more weight through the inside or the outside of their foot. This in turn, can cause ... http://www.machtmedicalgroup.com/2011/12/orthotics/ If you have had discomfort at a joint or muscle for more than 3 days without any decrease in your symptoms. Depending on your insurance, you can schedule an appointment with a physical therapist. At your first physical therapy session, we will determine if you would benefit from ... http://www.machtmedicalgroup.com/2011/12/when-should-i-see-a-physical-therapist/ Car seats are not all made the same. If you car provides lumbar support, adjust it so it provides proper support for the curve in your lower back. This will help to decrease the development of lower back pain. If your car does not have lumbar support, ... http://www.machtmedicalgroup.com/2011/11/lumbar-support-in-the-car/ Positions you should avoid: 1. Lying on your stomach- This position makes you maintain a position of head rotation. This causes your neck muscles to shorten and can result in pain and stiffness in the morning. Also, sleeping flat on your stomach extends your low back which causes ... http://www.machtmedicalgroup.com/2011/09/sleeping-positions/ Many pregnant women develop back pain. This is due to increased weight gain causing stress on the spine. By having increased stomach weight, one develops a increased lumbar curve putting strain on the back musculature. Many women find themselves seeking physical therapy to help to decrease their ... http://www.machtmedicalgroup.com/2011/09/back-pain-and-pregnancy/ A Morton’s neuroma is a thickening of the tissue around one of the nerves leading to your toes. Most commonly it occurs between your 3rd and 4th toes. It is also most common in middle aged women and early intervention is important. Symptoms of a Morton’s neuroma include, tingling, numbness, burning, ... http://www.machtmedicalgroup.com/2011/08/mortons-neuroma/