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In recent years, a number of technological advances have been made in the field of physical therapy. At our office, we are always looking for new ways to provide the best possible care for our patients. That's why we're excited to announce that we are now offering piezowave shockwave therapy....
As we grow older, our bodies go through various changes that can affect our health. One of the most common health issues that people in their 30s, 40s, and 50s struggle with is headaches. If you're someone who experiences frequent headaches or migraines, then you know just how debilitating they...
Did you know that physical therapy can make a tremendous difference in your recovery after a car accident? When faced with the aftermath of such a traumatic event, physical therapy becomes an indispensable part of recovery by restoring mobility, alleviating pain, and preventing long-term complications. After a car accident, the...
Were you recently injured or are you living with chronic pain? Medications can sometimes seem like the easiest solution, but they can only mask the pain and may come with side effects. Instead, physical therapy should be your first choice. Physical therapy is a non-invasive, drug-free option that can help...
What is Sciatica? Sciatica, also known as sciatic nerve pain, affects millions of people every year. It is a condition that develops when there is a problem with the sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve in the body. This condition can result in pain, numbness, and a tingling sensation...
Vertigo and dizzy spells can be alarming and uncomfortable experiences. It can leave an individual in a state of disorientation and make day to day tasks impossible. While these occurrences can happen to anyone, it can be more prevalent in older adults. This blog aims to discuss vertigo, its common...
You might think that your concussion is nothing more than a minor thump to your head, but did you know that even a mild concussion can cause long-term effects? Ignoring a head injury can lead to serious problems, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, or death. If you have...
3 myths and the truths about Physical Therapy As you age, taking care of your physical well-being is more important than ever. Unfortunately, there are several myths surrounding physical therapy that can lead adults to dismiss this potentially beneficial treatment option. That's why it's vital for you to understand the...
Dry needling is an increasingly popular procedure to treat conditions correlated with moderate to severe pain and a limited range of motion. Learn more about dry needling and what conditions it treats from the experts in healing at One Accord Physical Therapy, with locations in Casa Grande, Gilbert, and Phoenix,...
If you feel off balance or as if the room is spinning while sitting still, you may have vertigo. Although some cases of vertigo may resolve without assistance, there are numerous indications that you should seek treatment from a Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist. Learn more about vertigo and what treatment options...
Are you considering Physical Therapy but don’t know what to expect? Do you have questions you’d like to know before scheduling an appointment? You are not alone! Many people have similar questions just like yours, and we are here to answer them for you. In this post, we will cover...
In recent years, a number of technological advances have been made in the field of physical therapy. At our office, we are always looking for new ways to provide the best possible care for our patients. That's why we're excited to announce that we are now offering piezowave shockwave therapy....
Did you know that sciatica is heavily influenced by your lifestyle? Most cases of sciatic pain are caused by a herniated disc pushing against the sciatic nerve. The discs in your spine can herniate due to age-related wear and tear, a physically demanding job, carrying too much weight, or sitting...
At first glance, a patient receiving dry needling treatment and another receiving acupuncture may look exactly the same. Both methods use fine filament needles gently inserted into strategic locations in the body. The fundamental difference between these techniques is that dry needling is based on human anatomy and the neurophysiological...
In this blog post we are going to explain how the medical model looks at menstrual migraines, as well as, how we evaluate and treat them differently. A menstrual migraine is a type of headache that occurs during a woman's menstrual cycle, typically around the time of her period. These...
OneAccord Headache and Migraine Treatment Speciality At OneAccord, we are internationally trained and follow a rigorous process to determine if your cervical spine or a sensitized trigeminal cervical complex influences your headache or migraine symptoms. The critical step in diagnosing a cervicogenic (neck-related) headache or migraine is to have a...
What is dry needling, and can it help my headaches or migraines? Dry needling is a form of physical therapy that involves the insertion of thin needles into the skin and underlying tissues at specific anatomical targets in the body. The purpose of dry needling is to promote healing and...
Can I File a Personal Injury Claim for My Sports Injury? Getting injured while playing sports sucks, but the good news is that it doesn’t always mean the end of your athletic career. If you’ve ever sustained an injury while playing sports, you know how much it can affect your quality...
Whether this is your first pregnancy or you’re an old pro, the thrill of bringing a new life into the world has its challenges, too. You may experience back pain, swollen ankles and legs, anxiety, and insomnia. Although you may have previously considered massage only as a treat for birthdays...
Whiplash and concussions are two of the most common injuries that can occur when someone receives a blow to their head, whether it’s from an impact with another person or an object like a wall or the floor. While whiplash involves neck pain and muscle spasms, concussion symptoms...
When training astronauts for life in zero-gravity environments, NASA realized they had to create a system that could mimic gravity so the astronauts’ bones and muscles wouldn’t atrophy and degenerate in space. One result was a treadmill that uses differential air-pressure (DAP) technology to add weight to the astronauts’ bodies....
The 3 Biggest Mistakes People Make with Back Pain that's Making it Worse! Do you suffer in silence with your back pain? "Over 50% of back injuries will relapse and worsen even after the symptoms of pain have initially completely resolved. You NEED to be aware of shady back pain...
When you first start looking out for pain relief, you don’t really know how or what to look for. You may not even know if the product you are looking for is going to actually help you. Recently one of the readers emailed asking how to find a pain relief...
As companies continue to realize the benefits of remote work, more employees than ever are working from home. For some, working from home means working in your pajamas with endless snacks at your disposal. For others, working from home can be a pain, especially if your workstation isn’t set up...
If you’ve never heard of gait training before, you’re not alone. Gait training can help rebuild strength and boost your range of motion. Various injuries and conditions can cause difficulty walking, but gait training can get you back up and running. Find out more about this beneficial treatment and who...
Did you know that the effects of a concussion can take years to appear? If you’ve experienced brain trauma due to a fall or collision, you may not recognize the symptoms of a concussion early. Learn about concussions and what symptoms to watch for from our team of certified post-concussion...
When you hear the word “massage,” does your mind leap to a spa day with friends? While such happenings can be fun and rejuvenating, the benefits of massage therapy go far beyond casual R&R — especially when you receive massage therapy from a qualified expert. The highly-credentialed specialists at One...
Enduring an accident that causes your neck or head to sway back-and-forth in a whip-like motion may cause whiplash. Unfortunately, whiplash can cause neck and spine injuries that lead to long-lasting complications if not promptly treated, including debilitating pain and headaches. The whiplash specialists at One Accord Physical Therapy offer...
Unfortunately, the sensation of spinning while sitting still is not uncommon. The vestibular specialists at One Accord Physical Therapy will help to treat your dizziness at its source. Here’s more about what is causing your dizziness and how to effectively treat it from our team of vestibular therapists. Symptoms of...
Ringing in your ears can be frustrating, particularly if the ringing occurs regularly. However, it’s more frustrating if you don’t know what’s causing it. The certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialists team at One Accord Physical Therapy has post-graduate training in inner ear conditions. For you, that means your specialist will have...
Are you struggling to regain your exercise routine after experiencing an injury? Unfortunately, pain after an injury can bring your existing exercise routine to a screeching halt. Worse? It can make any part of your daily routine difficult to achieve. With the AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill™, you can go on a...
The plantar fascia is a ligament that supports the arch of your foot. The most frequent cause of heel and foot pain, plantar fasciitis, occurs when the plantar fascia is strained, weak, swollen, or inflamed. Plantar fasciitis is common in those who spend a great deal of time on their...
Did you know that pelvic floor dysfunction is a condition that also causes back pain and constipation? Learn what symptoms to watch for and how you can recover from pelvic floor dysfunction from the team of pelvic floor experts at One Accord Physical Therapy in Casa Grande, Phoenix, and Gilbert,...
Most of the time, vertigo is nothing to write home about and will often clear on its own. If you experience dizzy spells or the sensation of feeling off-balance, you may have vertigo without knowing. However, if the world around you is spinning while you’re sitting still, it could point...
Dry needling is an increasingly popular procedure to treat conditions correlated with moderate to severe pain and a limited range of motion. Learn more about dry needling and what conditions it treats from the experts in healing at One Accord Physical Therapy, with locations in Casa Grande, Gilbert, and Phoenix,...
Are migraines and tension headaches getting in your way? You’re not alone. Most people experience headache pain at one point or another. At OneAccord Physical Therapy, we help relieve tension headaches, migraines, and other types of headaches with calming massage. If you’re looking to stop your headaches without medication, here’s...
There you were, lifting your friend's heavy piano with your legs when you felt the pain searing and shooting from your lower back. You did everything you've been taught about back pain to prevent and heal it, but it is not any better. So, what happened? Truth be told, what...
Have you ever felt faint when standing up? Does the room spin when you’re sitting down? If so, you’re not alone. Sadly, dizziness is not an uncommon feeling for older adults. However common this condition can be, if you experience dizziness with increasing frequency, you have reason to be concerned....
Recovery after a total knee replacement is vital to the success of your surgery. How your body reacts to traditional physical therapy, however, can determine the duration of your post-surgery rehabilitation. If you've recently had TKA performed or are planning on doing so, the team at OneAccord Physical Therapy can...
If you have been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, it is essential to know what to expect if the condition progresses to your neck. At One Accord Physical Therapy, we have found that patients feel more empowered to make informed decisions when educated about their condition. Gain the tools to...
If you suffer from debilitating pain in your joints, you are not alone. Nearly 15 million Americans suffer from chronic joint pain. Conditions such as arthritis, tendinitis, or lupus can cause joint pain to develop and worsen over time. Joint pain from injuries can develop suddenly and may reoccur without...
The experts at OneAccord Physical Therapy recognize the importance of preventive medicine in stopping health problems before they occur. Massage offers additional preventive benefits in addition to your preventive health visits. Discover the benefits of including massage as a regular part of your annual wellness plan. Massage 101 With varying...
Dizziness, often called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, can make necessary daily activities burdensome to accomplish. Nausea, vomiting, and difficulty maintaining balance are common symptoms of dizziness, but the causes can vary. Sadly, dizziness can indicate a severe health condition that requires professional attention. If you are experiencing motion sickness or...
If you are like most people with persistent pain, you know how disruptive it can be to your quality of life. In desperation, you have likely tried every common treatment under the sun. Although traditional treatments for pain management can work wonders for some individuals, they often only mask the...
Do you put your feminine health on the back burner because of fear or dread? At One Accord Physical Therapy, we know that a well woman exam is an essential part of maintaining optimal health, but we also understand that the mere thought of a pelvic exam can cause anxiety....
Contrary to their names, the painful conditions known as tennis elbow and golfers elbow are not exclusive to athletes. In actuality, tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow can impact anyone. Although these two orthopedic conditions are similar, it can be challenging to tell them apart. If you are suffering from elbow...
Car accidents are very common; according to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are about 10.8 million crashes every year. Although fender benders are considered to be a minor type of crash, they can cause significant damage to your car as well as your body. Sometimes you may think you are...
Almost everyone has experienced some form of back pain. It is one of the most common reasons that people need to go to the doctor. There are many things that can cause back pain, from poor posture to lifting heavy items incorrectly. Whatever the cause, back pain can be very...
Many tasks that used to be done in person are now completed virtually, resulting in people spending lots of time in front of screens. From writing e-mail messages to posting on social media, all this time on devices can put stress on your eyes, your fingers, and most of all,...
In the busy hustle of life, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by everything you need to do, and you probably feel like there’s never enough time in a day. This can cause you to feel constantly stressed and anxious. Stress isn’t good for your mind or your body, and stress...
Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common but hidden condition: many people who have it don’t know it. Most people haven’t heard of pelvic floor dysfunction, and the symptoms can be overlooked or mistaken for other conditions. The only way to get proper treatment is to get a medical exam and...
When you have experienced an injury, or are recovering from a surgery, you need tools that will help you recover your mobility. Although medications and other treatments can assist, there are some high tech tools available these days that can make your healing and rehabilitation as effective and quick as...
Whiplash, a neck injury caused by a forceful and rapid jerking of the neck is a pretty common problem from auto accidents and athletic activity. There are 3 million new whiplash incidents each year and half of those often become chronic conditions. Symptoms can appear weeks or months after an...
If you have vertigo, you know that it can be unsettling. Your world seems to rock and roll beneath and around you, and you can’t keep your balance. The only thing more worrisome than experiencing vertigo may be not knowing the source of it. At One Accord Physical Therapy, our...
A whopping 80% of the population struggles with pain in their lower backs at some point in their lives. When you were younger, these bouts with back pain were often short-lived, and you bounced back to great health in short order. As you get older, however, your body may not...
Do you suffer from chronic arthritis pain? Are you looking for a pain management solution that doesn’t involve narcotics? At One Accord Physical Therapy, with four locations in Arizona, we offer manual therapy services that can give you relief from your arthritis-related pain. Our staff has extensive training in manual...
Even though massage therapy has been around for thousands of years, many people only think of it as a way to relax and relieve stress. While that can be an important aspect of massage, it can also offer several therapeutic benefits as well, including: Treating soft tissue injuries, strains, and...
Is your pelvic pain making it hard to get through the day? Many women experience pelvic health issues connected to their pelvic floor, which connects to the spine and can be the source of a number of different kinds of debilitating pain. At One Accord Physical Therapy in Casa Grande,...
Notice how your neck seems to seize up, with pain shooting up into the back of your skull and down into your spine? It might not just be stress or your boss looming over your shoulder — for more and more Americans, “tech neck” is a very real ailment. Fortunately,...
About 54 million adults in the U.S. have arthritis, according to the Arthritis Foundation, and that number is expected to swell to 78 million in just two decades. Everyone knows arthritis causes joint pain, but unless you have the disease yourself, you probably don’t know how extensive those symptoms can...
When you’re pregnant, it’s easy to think the only change that’s happening to your body is that growing belly. But while your belly might be the most obvious change, it’s absolutely not the only alteration that’s taking place. Your body is being subjected to a slew of hormonal changes as...
Blog Post If you have a sprained ankle or a broken arm, one of the first things you’re told to do is rest the limb: Don’t exercise it or place weight or strain on it. If you fail to follow those instructions, you’ll be risking far more serious injury. When you...
Dry needling might sound a little scary, but it’s actually a safe, effective treatment for pain, especially chronic and recurrent pain and neuromuscular problems. The technique does use needles, but they’re very, very thin — a lot thinner than needles used in vaccinations for instance. In fact, they’re the same...
If you have vertigo, you may feel like you're spinning or like the room is spinning, tilting, or swaying around you when you're standing still. Additionally, it's common to experience nausea and vomiting as a result of the motion sickness that occurs alongside vertigo. Having vertigo is much more than...
Every year, millions of people in the U.S. suffer from concussion injuries. In fact, data shows that as many as three million concussions occur each year just as a result of sports and recreation-related accidents. That doesn’t take into account the concussions that occur as a result of car accidents,...
People love to talk about their "core." Go to any fitness class, and you are almost guaranteed to hear the instructor enthusiastically yell, "Be sure to engage your core!" But there is a reason why core strength is important not only for a flat stomach or six pack abs, but for...
Benefits of Physical Therapy on Spine Health The spinal column supports the body and provides the structural framework for muscles and bones in the trunk region. It is a bony framework that protects the spinal cord, which serves as a channel of communication between the brain and the rest of...
Whiplash is a common condition that many people experience after car accidents as well as slips and falls. This mysterious condition can decrease the quality of life for months or years to come if it goes untreated. Knowing the symptoms of whiplash, the causes of whiplash, and why it's so...
Headache pain can be caused by stress, eye strain, sinus infections, hormonal changes, muscle tension, and neurological causes. Whatever your cause, taking over-the-counter or prescription pain medications to ease your symptoms is only a temporary solution. Not only do they not get at the source of your pain, but they...