Laser Therapy + Physical Therapy = Perfect Treatment Pairing
Lasers work through a process called photobiomodulation where light energy can change and affect processes that happen at the cellular level in the human body.
4 Common Causes For Your Painful Shoulder
The shoulder is made up of joints, tendons, and muscles that all combine to provide mobility to your arm.
Newest Treatment Options For Degenerative Disc Disease Sufferers!
Lower back pain is the second most common complaint made by patients to their primary care doctors. In fact, it’s estimated that 331 million Americans suffer from lower back pain each year, and 50% of adults will experience at least one day of back pain every year. There are many reasons why we experience lower…
Prolotherapy, VSI’s Breakthrough Treatment Option Featured On WTOP News
A syringe full of sugar water may not sound like a medical breakthrough, but within it lies sweet results! For weekend warriors looking to get back to their active lifestyle, take the natural approach. We know what you’re thinking…‘I’ve tried every treatment option and home remedy…’ before you give up, check out prolotherapy. The science behind…
Try These 3 Easy Exercises To Combat Swimmer’s Shoulder!
Swimming is one of the best full-body exercises you can do, but as with any repetitive motion, you can start to develop an injury from overusing your muscles. In this case, the most prominent injury swimmers encounter is ‘Swimmer’s Shoulder’.
A Basic Guide For Non-Operative Treatment Options For Neck Pain
Neck pain is one of the most common medical complaints around the world, but luckily most cases do not require surgical intervention. The majority of these complaints are managed with what we term ‘non-operative’ care using a treatment plan individually tailored to each patient. This treatment plan is generated using a variety of treatment options. Medications: There are…
Stem Cells Or Platelet Rich Plasma – Which Is Best For Me?
The use of regenerative therapy in the field of spinal care has been very exciting and represents a tremendous potential for alternatives to spine surgery. Regenerative treatments are currently being used to calm chronically irritated nerves, as well as stimulate a healing or regenerative process in the tissues of the spine. This includes ligaments/muscles that protect and…
Explore Your NEW Non-Operative Options With Regenerative Medicine
So you’ve tried physical therapy, medication, and injections without pain relief…surgery must be next, right? Not necessarily. Before you consider undergoing surgery, be sure to explore the latest alternatives to surgery in the form of regenerative medicine. SO, JUST WHAT IS REGENERATIVE MEDICINE? Simply put, it’s the process of creating living and functional tissues to repair or replace tissue that…
Skip The Injury With An ACL Prevention Program!
Preventative ACL programs at Virginia Therapy and Fitness Center {VTFC} utilize evidence-based research, including the information above, to create custom-designed ACL prevention programs. This results in maximized athletic performance and the best results in reducing the risk of an ACL tear.
Ask The Expert: What Is An EMG Test?
The spinal cord is a thick bundle of nerves and other tissue that extends from the brain through the spinal column. As the spinal cord descends, there are spinal nerves that branch off and go to various parts of the body. It is very important to be able to evaluate the nerves when dealing with…
