What Are The Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis In Your Feet?
Your immune system is designed to protect you, but sometimes it can go awry and start to attack your body’s own tissues. This can cause inflammation in your joint lining and lead to a condition known as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Rheumatoid arthritis pain can strike anywhere in the body, but foot pain and inflammation is […]
What Is A Preventative Health Assessment?
At Free Body Physical Therapy, we believe that physical therapy allows patients to have the best quality of life by diminishing pain and helping them reclaim function. Several people can benefit from physical therapy. Contrary to popular opinion, physical therapy is not only helpful for treating injuries. Physical therapists are experts in providing impactful preventative […]
Why Does Fall Weather Worsen Arthritis?
For those who suffer from daily aches and joint pain, cooler temperatures can increase discomfort. Some people who are dealing with arthritis notice that their pain worsens during certain times of the year. If you find that seasonal changes are triggering arthritis flare-ups, our team at Free Body Physical Therapy can help! We can evaluate […]
How To Prevent Sports Injuries
As summer draws to an end, the fall sports season is back. Unfortunately, with the beginning of the new season, there is also an increased risk of sports injuries. There are several health benefits associated with playing sports, but sometimes these health benefits can be outweighed by being at a higher risk for injury. At […]
Physical Therapy Treatment for Neck Strains
Trying to complete tasks and navigate your daily life when dealing with neck pain can feel impossible. At Free Body Physical Therapy, we are well-versed in providing physical therapy for neck strains and will work with you to find an effective treatment option to get you back to a pain-free life. What Causes Neck Strains? […]
What Are Common Swimming Injuries?
Whether you swim competitively or as a hobby, swimming is a fun activity that keeps you in shape. Being submerged in water puts less stress on your joints than running or weightlifting would. However, injuries are still possible. At Free Body Physical Therapy, our goal is to help you stay in the pool and remain […]
How Can Athletes Stay Healthy In The Postseason?
It’s that time of year again! After a long season, many athletes are rightfully worn out and may be stricken with injuries and pain. This is a problem because the postseason is the time when athletes need to perform at their best. At Free Body Physical Therapy, our team is here to help you stay […]
Staying Injury Free This Baseball Season
Baseball season has arrived and is now well underway! Whether you root for the Cubbies or the Chisox, or are a player yourself, this is an exciting time for players to get back on the field, it’s essential to know how to stay injury-free this season. With so much strain put on their body, baseball […]
Physical Therapy Treatment for Running Injuries
As warmer weather starts to arrive, you may be thinking about taking up running. If you are getting back into running or are starting for the first time, it is essential to remember that running injuries can occur if you aren’t careful. Our team at Free Body Physical Therapy will help by working with you […]
Returning to Running
If you’re a first-time runner, returning from an injury, or have taken a winter hiatus, you should be careful the first time you hit the pavement or track. If you’ve taken several months off running, it is essential that you ease back into your routine to avoid injuries. Our team at Free Body Physical Therapy […]