Health Blog

Oct8th 2021

Why Does My Sciatica Cause Pain Down the Back of My Leg?

Since the easing of restrictions, we’ve been seeing lots of patients at Houghton Physical Therapy with extreme back pain caused by sciatica, with a pain shooting down the back of their legs. Do you get a shooting pain down the back of your leg? This pain could be sciatica. Our Clinical Manager, Alex, said: I

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October is National Physical Therapy Month. "Choose PT to Get Pain Free!" Oct1st 2021

October is National Physical Therapy Month. “Choose PT to Get Pain Free!”

Every October we celebrate National Physical Therapy Month, an annual opportunity to raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy. Physical Therapy is the most non-invasive option when it comes to healing a musculoskeletal injury. This means if you have weakness, aches, pains, balance, or want to improve your fitness, physical therapy is the number

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Does Chronic Pain Have You Sitting on the Sidelines? PT Can Help You Get Back On The Field! Sep20th 2021

Does Chronic Pain Have You Sitting on the Sidelines? PT Can Help You Get Back On The Field!

There are few things more frustrating than finding yourself unable to be active. Whether it is due to an injury, illness, aging, or inactivity, when your body no longer lets you do the things you love it can be upsetting, to say the least. Fortunately, for most people, physical therapy offers an effective solution to

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You Need To Read This If You’re Depending On Opioids For Pain Relief Sep10th 2021

You Need To Read This If You’re Depending On Opioids For Pain Relief

If you’re like the millions of other Americans dealing with the misery of chronic pain day in and day out, you may feel like taking opioid medication is the only way to feel like a functional person. It’s hard to get your work done or enjoy your hobbies when you’re constantly plagued by pain. Trust

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