Cast your mind back to a time you were recovering from an injury… perhaps you took a tumble and injured your leg or badly sustained an injury in sport. Did you limp to avoid putting weight on your injured leg? Did you use your good arm more than your injured one to lift shopping bagsContinue Reading »
Chronic pain emanating from old injuries can often be a perplexing and frustrating issue. You may find yourself thinking, “I injured myself two decades ago, so why am I still suffering?” Whether it’s an old sports injury playing up during a cold snap, or a long-healed broken bone that throbs with every change in atmosphericContinue Reading »
Have you been suffering from foot pain and suddenly your neck begins to ache as well? You feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of pain with different parts of your body succumbing to more pain. At Manual Physical Therapy, we’ve heard this story so many times, and what people don’t realize is, foot painContinue Reading »
If you’ve been living with chronic pain for months or even years, it can be overwhelming when your body starts to hurt in more than one place and it all seems to accumulate on one side of your body. We firmly believe that understanding why you get pain on one side of your body isContinue Reading »
Among the community who suffer from chronic pain, summer is often a time people dread due to intense heat and humid conditions. But here at Manual Physical Therapy, we want you to enjoy summer days with family and friends without causing a chronic pain flare-up! The key to making the most of the summer weatherContinue Reading »
The hot and humid season draws near in Bradenton and Sarasota, and we know people will be heading back up north or going on an amazing vacation to beat the scorching heat of the Florida summer. Whether you’re going short distances in a car or on a long-haul flight to a faraway country, chronic painContinue Reading »
There’s always something unique about driving isn’t there? Long winding roads and gorgeous landscapes accompanied by the soundtrack on your stereo, and the chronic back pain. Back pain? Yes, even something as pleasant and relaxing as driving through scenic routes can be ruined by back pain during the journey or after you’ve stopped. Of course,Continue Reading »
After a winter in the Floridian sun, you may be preparing to head back to your home state for the spring and summer, or planning your next vacation which is a very exciting time! However, you’re struggling with chronic pain and you’re worried about how it’s going to impact you while you’re traveling. Some thingsContinue Reading »
Do you ever feel as though you’re caught in a never-ending cycle of pain and tension? Maybe your muscles are tight and knotted, or there’s tenderness throughout your body. In these situations, myofascial release could be just what you need to break free from discomfort. This blog post will delve into what myofascial release isContinue Reading »
Chronic pain can be one of the most frustrating and upsetting conditions to live with, it can leave you feeling exhausted and in overwhelming pain all around your body. It can stop you from living the active lifestyle you want, socializing with friends and family, and even doing simple tasks around the house. With totalContinue Reading »
