Sit Up Straight and Feel Better Through Aquatic Therapy
Have you ever noticed your posture at the end of a long day? Are you slouching with your shoulders forward and hunching over your computer screen? If the answer is yes, the dull aches and pains you feel in your neck and back are likely connected to your posture. The good news is that although poor posture can be quite unflattering (and uncomfortable!), it can also be improved.
A physical therapist can help you correct your posture and lessen the severity of your corresponding aches and pains.
Read full blogDo You Have Arthritis? Aquatic Therapy May Help.
Have you ever woken up with stiff joints that hurt when you move and worsen as the day goes on? If you answered yes, you might be experiencing the early signs of arthritis. Aquatic therapy is an effective therapeutic option for arthritis patients and could help you!
Many people who suffer from this ailment refuse to get treatment because they believe they will have to deal with it as they become older. This could not be more untrue!
Read full blogCould Your Condition Benefit From Aquatic Therapy?
Has pain or weakness made it difficult for you to walk, stand, or bend over? Are you frustrated at the rising difficulties you face as you attempt to do housework or run daily errands around town? Have you tried everything to solve these problems, and nothing has worked?
If your answer is yes to any or all of these questions, aquatic therapy at First Colony Aquatic and Rehabilitation Center could be a good fit for you!
Read full blogManage Your Fibromyalgia Pain Symptoms With Aquatic Therapy
It’s very normal to experience some discomfort from time to time. It’s possible that you’re painful as a result of over-exercising or stubbed your toe on a piece of furniture. You may generally shake it off or take some ibuprofen to get back to your normal routine.
However, some people may experience long-term discomfort that persists despite their best efforts. This has the potential to have a severe impact on one’s life that anti-inflammatory medications will not be able to mitigate.
Read full blogGot An Operation Planned? Aquatic Therapy Can Help Speed Up Recovery!
Do you have a major surgery scheduled soon? If you answered yes, you’re probably concerned about how long it will take you to heal and return to your typical routine: work, caring for your family, seeing friends, and traveling on vacation. You’re not alone, most people are worried about how long it will take them to get back to normal life after surgery!
Occasionally, operations are unavoidable. When this is the case, we must consider different ways to help our bodies heal as quickly as possible!
Read full blogFeeling Unstable? Aquatic Therapy Can Help With Gait and Balance Issues
Do you ever find yourself leaning against a wall or a piece of furniture for support when standing up? Have you noticed that your walking style has changed due to knee, hip, or other joint pain? You may have a gait or balance problem if you nodded while reading those phrases that could benefit from aquatic therapy.
Water provides a soothing, supportive pressure to the body, allowing it to relax and reduce muscle tension.
Read full blogAquatic Therapy for the Aging Adult
Did you know that several painful conditions respond to aquatic physical therapy? At First Colony Aquatic and Rehabilitation Center, our team of therapists uses the healing properties of water to help our patients get relief and improve their function, so they can keep doing what they love!
Staying active as a senior can be difficult. Stiff, achy joints that don’t work as well as they used to can make it hard to do your usual activities.
Read full blogHave You Suffered A Stroke? Aquatic Therapy Could Help
It’s no secret that neurological illnesses can be restricting and debilitating, causing you have to change your daily routine. While this can be aggravating, aquatic therapy treatment can help you regain function so you can resume living your life on your own terms!
For more information on how aquatic therapy at First Colony Aquatic and Rehabilitation Center can benefit you and help you to manage the side effects of neurological disorders, contact us today to set up an appointment.
Read full blogFeeling Dizzy? Strengthen Your Balance With Vestibular Therapy
We’ve all felt dizzy before as if we couldn’t focus or keep upright without swaying or falling over. You may experience dizziness after spinning in circles or getting out of your chair too quickly. It’s a pretty common feeling!
Many of us have experienced “tunnel vision,” in which our peripheral vision darkens for a few seconds. This can be frightening and leave you feeling disoriented and worried about your safety, especially if it happens frequently!
Read full blogWhy Am I Dizzy (And Will It Go Away on Its Own)?
Do you find yourself getting dizzy doing everyday tasks, such as getting out of bed or walking down the driveway to get the mail? Have you noticed you are not as steady as you used to be? At First Colony Aquatics and Rehab Center, we can help you figure out what is causing your dizziness and, more importantly, how to resolve it!
Dizziness, loss of balance, and vertigo can affect people of all ages and is a subject of concern for someone having difficulty performing household tasks, work-related activities, or sports performance.
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