Health Blog

Mar10th 2024

Discover The True Culprit Behind Your Back Pain

Did you know the spine is made up of twenty-four bones? It’s true! Of these twenty-four bones, five bones are found in the lower back. The spine also contains nerves and intervertebral discs in addition to these bones. Because the spine is such a complicated component of the body, discomfort might arise from time to

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Chronic Pain Feb20th 2024

Physical Therapy Can Help You Solve Your Chronic Pain Problems

When you wake up in the morning, do you feel achy? While aches and pains are common from time to time, waking up every morning with them can indicate a more serious problem. If you have painful sensations in the morning for no apparent reason, don’t hesitate to contact St. Luke’s & East TN Rehab

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Feb10th 2024

6 Improvements Physical Therapy Can Make To Your Health

Do you realize that your muscles are aching or sore throughout the day? Do you need to heal from a recent accident or surgery? Do you have a chronic illness that causes you to be in continual pain? You might think there is no solution to your pain and discomfort, but you’re wrong! Physical therapy

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5 Tips to Be More Active During Your Work Day - St. Luke's PT Jun12th 2021

5 Tips to Be More Active During Your Work Day

Where are you right now as you read this? We’re guessing you’re most likely sitting down. We aren’t psychic! It’s just that most Americans spend around 12 hours per day sitting, and sadly, this kind of excessive sedentary behavior has been linked with an increased risk for chronic disease and early death. Some research even

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hip and knee pain Jun3rd 2021

Stop Saying No to Life: Physical Therapy Can Relieve Your Hip and Knee Pain

Have you found yourself turning down opportunities to do fun things that you normally enjoy, such as hiking or playing sports with friends? Do you find yourself having to go home early often because of hip or knee pain? If you’re nodding your head “yes” to either of these questions, physical therapy may be a

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3 Stretches For a Better, Brighter Morning - St. Luke's Physical Therapy May25th 2021

3 Stretches For a Better, Brighter Morning

Some of us are morning people, and some of us aren’t. Think about it for a second, how do you wake up every day? Do you greet the morning with a smile, or do you wince in anticipation of the pain you’re about to experience once you get out of bed? If it hurts you

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May20th 2021

Take Control of Your Life Again With Physical Therapy

It’s important to lead a healthy, strong, and active lifestyle. If you suffer from a chronic pain condition, this kind of lifestyle is not always within your reach. If the very thought of going out and exercising with your aches and pains leaves you feeling uncomfortable or nervous, know that there is a simpler solution

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Suffering From Joint and Arthritis Pain? Physical Therapy Could Help! Apr15th 2021

Suffering From Joint and Arthritis Pain? Physical Therapy Could Be Your Ticket to a Pain-Free Life!

Do your joints hurt often? Have you caught yourself groaning in pain when performing certain actions because they cause your “bad knee” or “bad wrist” to act up? You just may have chronic joint pain caused by arthritis, and you’re not alone! More than 22% of American adults (over 52.5 million people) have arthritis or

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Did You Know Rehabilitation Can Help You Before Surgery, Too? Apr5th 2021

Did You Know Rehabilitation Can Help You Before Surgery, Too?

It doesn’t matter what kind of surgery you may have to go through, operations are traumatic experiences—even in the best of circumstances. If you undergo a surgery of any kind, you are making the decision to put your body and wellbeing into the hands of another individual to repair what is broken. You’re also accepting

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stress-related headaches Mar15th 2021

Headaches Getting in The Way of Life? Physical Therapy Can Help.

You’re sitting at your desk with a long list of things on your to-do list, and then it hits you: a searing headache. We’ve all been there. It can come on suddenly and throw your entire day off. Frequent headaches are the most common form of pain in the U.S., reports the National Institute of

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