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A Warning To Golfers Struggling With Mobility And Pain

Jerry — Tue, 30 May 2023 10:53:25 +0000

Are you suffering from a stiff, tight lower back that flares up after a few holes, making it difficult to pick up the ball or place it on the tee?

Do you struggle to walk the 18-hole rounds and what was once a way for you to socialize, unwind and have fun with your golfing buddies is becoming a source of your aches and pains?

Have you had nasty, sharp shoulder pain when you driving off the tee lately?

Golfers visit our clinics regularly, and these are problems we help people with all the time.

But if you are starting to notice that you’re too stiff and immobile to play as well as you used to, or you get pain during a round, here is a cautionary tale…

Golfers Who Get Help

A lot of golfers recognize something isn’t right, and seek the experts at our clinic.

Shortly after, their pain goes away, mobility improves, and they can play golf as often as they like.

Many even improve their game too!

With a variety of treatment options such as shockwave therapy, hands on rehabilitation and much more, this is absolutely possible without having to mask the pain with pills, or risk injections and surgery.

The Golfers Who Do Not Get Help

But a smaller portion of golfers with these problems, do not get help.

So what happens to them?

It starts off as a minor inconvenience.

A little stiffness in the lower back when they pick up the ball.

A little soreness in their knee as they walk the course.

A little pain in their elbow the next few days after a round of golf.

It’s manageable (although annoying).

“It’s not too bad, I can handle it.” they say to themselves.

But over time, it becomes more severe, and more frequent until they can’t play as often as they like…

They drop that mid-week round of golf or stop going to the driving range on the weeks that they play a round with their friends…

“Maybe I just need to rest up a little, and it’ll get better.” they say to themselves.

And over the next few months, the problem doesn’t seem so bad.

So it’s fixed?

Not quite.

Because another few months pass, and the pain is back, the tightness is back, and the discomfort is back.

And now it’s not just confined to the golf course.

Their shoulders start to hurt when they load the groceries into the car, or play catch with their grandkids.

Their back starts to hurt on a daily basis, and means they are wake up exhausted after terrible sleep every night.

“I’ll go to the doctor, take these pills and rest a little more.” they say to themselves.

And you probably know how this goes…

The doctor says “take these pills, and rest” – even though you’ve already done that.

You don’t know what to do.

You’re lost, confused, and missing the happiness that playing a round of golf gives you.

Because now you only play golf once a month, when you used to play 2-3 times every week.

And you’re suffering in the other areas of your life too as you’ve become weaker, more injury prone and just feel awful!

“Maybe my golfing days are behind me, I just can’t take it any more.” they say to themselves.

But this is NOT true.

And our patients are proof of this.

We have patients who are well into their retirement, playing golf multiple times per week, and not dealing with pain, stiffness and injuries.

How?

They came to the experts at our clinics.

So if any of this cautionary tale sounds familiar, we can help – whatever stage of the story you are in!

If it’s just a little niggling ache as you reach the final few holes.

Or a constant pain that’s with your from the first hole, we can help.

Get Back To Pain-Free Golf And Play Multiple Times Every Week!

We have four clinics in the area (Cary, Montclair, Morrisville, and Woodcliff Lake), and demand is extremely high right now, however, we do offer a limited number of appointments for Free Golf Movement Screenings.

This appointment is 1-1 with an expert physical therapist, who will listen to your story, and then provide you with personalized advice to get you playing more golf, driving further off the tee, and reducing your handicap!

Arrange Your Free Golf Movement Screening.

Click the link above, or contact us on 201-746-9966 to arrange your Free Golf Movement Screening today.

Want More Free Expert Advice So You Can Enjoy An Active Life Without Pain?

Read our blog – 4 Of The Best Golf Stretches To Reduce Pain, Stiffness, And Tight Muscles

Read our blog – 3 Reasons Why You’re Still Having Knee Pain And Can’t Run, Bike, Or Squat!

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Supercharge Your ACL Recovery with BFRT

Jerry — Sat, 27 May 2023 04:44:01 +0000

If you’re an athlete who has recently undergone ACL surgery, you’re likely eager to get back to your favorite activities as soon as possible. ACL injuries can be painful, debilitating, and frustrating, and the recovery process can be slow and tedious. However, there’s a newer therapy that’s been gaining popularity among athletes that can help speed up the recovery process – Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFRT).

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Don’t Give Up If You’re Aching After Your First Game, Or After Getting Back Into The Gym

Jerry — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 11:36:00 +0000

You’re back into sports and exercise after your winter off-season enjoying the holidays and avoiding the cold, dark mornings and early evenings.

Maybe you’re back to CrossFit, or baseball, or trying to build up your running distance again.

But whatever your passion, you notice that you’re a lot stiffer, a lot slower, and today, you’re in a lot of pain!

This is a really important moment because what can happen is that people say…

“I must be getting old, and I can’t do [insert sport or hobby] as I used to.”

And they give up on the thing they love.

Please do NOT do this!

People stop going to the gym and miss out on that feeling of heart-pounding, heavy breathing, and pride after they’ve got through a tough workout.

Or they only play golf once a week or cut down to 9-hole rounds rather than the full 18-holes to try and avoid their back pain.

Maybe they stop playing basketball altogether because their knees just get too sore, and they struggle to move for days after a game.

These are all very real choices people make which massively impact their lives.

Because sports and exercises aren’t just hobbies.

For some, it’s their way to destress from a high-pressure work day.

For others, it’s their “me time” when they get to recharge away from their family life.

For others, it’s their chance to socialize with team mates, and enjoy some competition.

Whatever the reason you love your sport or exercise, don’t fall for the trap of thinking you’re getting too old, have too many past injuries, or you simply can’t play as much as you used to.

Because it’s not true!

We have worked with thousands of people who love to keep active but hit a wall because of aches and pains.

Knee pain, hip pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, back pain…

You name it – we’ve seen it all.

And our expert team has helped people just like you get back to sports and exercise when they thought they were getting too old, or that they’d have to compromise and do less than they want to.

How?

There are many treatment options available at our clinics (Cary, Montclair, Morrisville, Woodcliff), and we focus on natural, proven ways to end your injuries, stiffness, and pain, while improving your performance.

So if you aren’t ready to throw in the towel just yet, and you want to enjoy your sports and exercise this year, see the experts at Next Level Physio.

To help you get started, we offer Free Discovery Visits where you can speak to an expert, get your questions answered, and discover the best options available to you.

It’s 100% free, and people love that they can discover what options are available, and feel empowered to make their own choice about their health.

You can also speak to our team over the phone at 201-746-9966 – we would love to get you faster, stronger, and playing better than you ever have before!

Relieve Aches And Pains Right Now

If you are stiff, and aching after a workout, it might be tempting to think rest is the solution.

After all, we are all told when we are younger to go to sleep and it’ll be fine by the morning, or we are told to rest after a visit to the doctor.

But actually, movement can actually help to reduce soreness after a workout and help you recover faster.

So, try to keep moving and going about your normal day even if you’re feeling a little stiff and uncomfortable.

Aim to move every 30 minutes and this should help.

If your pain is too severe to move, speak to our team immediately as you may have a more sinister injury that needs treating.

More Resources For Enjoy Your Sports And Exercise Pain-Free

Read our blog – 3 Reasons Why You’re Still Having Knee Pain And Can’t Run, Bike, Or Squat!

Read our blog – March Into Fitness

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Top 3 Causes of Knee Pain in Runners and How to Treat Them

Judy — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 20:45:10 +0000

Preventing Knee Pain in Runners: Tips and Strategies

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Physical Therapy: The Key to Overcoming Hip and Knee Pain

Jerry — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:40:50 +0000

Do your weight-bearing joints feel more like pain-bearing joints these days? If you have a hip or knee that just can’t support your body weight without causing annoying aches or agonizing pains, you may be unable to perform your job, play sports, handle household tasks, or even find a comfortable sitting or sleeping position. These limitations and frustrations might have you gulping down painkiller or considering joint replacement surgery. Fortunately, many causes of hip and knee pain respond quite well to physical therapy — the natural approach to pain management.

Why Your Hip or Knee Hurts

Your hips and knees do a lot of work over the course of a lifetime. These joints must withstand the majority of your body weight — not just when you’re standing still, but also as you walk, run, climb or jump. It’s not surprising, then, that a variety of ailments and injuries can plague the knee and hip joints. Your pain and stiffness may be caused by:

Osteoarthritis – Osteoarthritis is a degeneration of the cartilage that normally keeps the bone ends in a joint from rubbing together. The resulting friction causes chronic pain and inflammation.
Bursitis – Both the hips and knees have fluid-filled sacs called bursae that prevent friction between bones and soft tissues. Unfortunately, these sacs can become inflamed from overuse, a painful condition called bursitis.
Strains, sprains and ruptures – The knee and hip joints can move thanks to muscles, tendons and ligaments. Repetitive motion or acute injuries can cause a strain (damage to muscles or tendons) or a sprain (hyperextension of a ligament). Athletes are vulnerable to ruptures of the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament).
“Runner’s knee” – An unstable kneecap can lead to chronic knee pain. This condition is known as patellofemoral syndrome or “runner’s knee.”

Various health or lifestyle challenges can worsen a case of hip or knee pain. Carrying extra weight is a prime example. A musculoskeletal misalignment or postural imbalance can place unnatural stress on a hip or knee. Lack of exercise can allow the muscles to weaken, setting the stage for chronic strain and joint instability.

Banishing Pain and Optimizing Function through Physical Therapy Techniques

Getting relief from knee or hip pain doesn’t necessarily involve the use of heavy drugs such as opiates or procedures such as joint replacement surgery. Physical therapy can improve your joint function while also easing your pain and stiffness. Our physical therapist can prescribe exercises aimed at addressing your specific condition, such as:

Knee lifts
Hip rotations
Heel-to-buttock-exercises
Mini-squats
Hip flexion, extension or abductor exercises
Leg lifts
Hamstring curls
Step exercises

Even an activity as simple as walking to help preserve mobility and reduce pain in arthritic knees or hips. Our physical therapist may also recommend that you receive heat/ice therapy, ultrasound therapy, massage therapy, laser therapy, or orthotic footwear to help normalize your musculoskeletal balance.

Get a Leg Up on Your Pain Relief — Contact Our Physical Therapist Today

The sooner you seek physical therapy for knee or hip pain, the better. Research shows that patients who rehab their hip or knee pain with physical therapy within 15 days of symptom onset have less need for pain injections, medications or surgical intervention. But whatever stage of pain you’re in, it’s never too late to benefit from physical therapy. Contact Next Level Physio to get started!

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