Struggling with relentless pain from an injury or chronic condition? Don't let discomfort dismantle your daily life! At Stride Physical Therapy, we harness the healing power of Kinesio Taping to not just ease your pain but to also fast-track your recovery, boost your strength, and enhance your mobility. Let us restore your everyday comfort and joy, propelling you back to a life lived to its fullest.
What are the benefits of Kinesio taping?
Reducing inflammation
Injuries, surgeries, or just using a body part too much can cause it to swell. Kinesio tape reduces this swelling by easing the tightness between your skin and the tissue below, letting fluids move better and helping you move the swollen part more easily.
Strengthening joint stability
Certain conditions can make joints unstable. Taping helps secure and support them, yet permits their normal movement.
Scar Tissue Management
Kinesio taping is often used following injuries, surgeries, or traumas. It helps stretch out the thick scar tissue that may develop, allowing better movement signals and improving your mobility.
Relieving pain
Kinesio taping effectively eases pain by halting pain signals to the brain, promoting muscle relaxation. This leads to enhanced movement, faster recovery, and a smoother treatment experience.
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How exactly does Kinesio Tape work?
Kinesio tape boosts your body's healing by improving the communication between your skin and what lies beneath, like muscles and tendons. This strengthens muscles and enhances movement. It also stops pain signals from reaching your brain, which eases muscle tightness and reduces spasm risks. With less pain, your affected area can move more freely thanks to better blood flow.
What will I get out of Kinesio taping?
At Stride Physical Therapy, our therapists customize your treatment with exercises and techniques suited just for you. We include Kinesio taping to enhance movement and support your muscles, joints, and tendons. Expect our therapist to carefully apply tape to the specific regions of your body that need relief from discomfort or stiffness. Interested in how Kinesio taping can help you? Schedule a visit with us at Stride Physical Therapy now!
Find relief with Kinesio Taping!
Kinesio tape has already eased many of our patients back into a pain-and-stiffness-free life. At Stride Physical Therapy, our experts deliver top-notch Kinesio therapy for your recovery. In your first meeting, our Stride therapist will assess if Kinesio tape suits your healing plan. If it fits, they'll guide you through its benefits and your recovery steps. We're committed to your ultimate physical health.
Let's plan your healing journey together. Book a session with a Stride therapist and begin your recovery today!
MEET YOUR RECOVERY TEAM
Kanwal Bhardwaj
PT, M.Sc.PT, CIMT, CMNT
Meet Kanwal Bhardwaj, PT, M.Sc.PT, CIMT, CMNT, the driving force behind Stride Physical Therapy in Freehold, NJ. With over 20 years of dedicated experience in the field, Kanwal brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for holistic healing to his practice. Kanwal's journey began with a Master of Science in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2004. Over the years, he honed his skills and gained invaluable insights during 18 years of service in outpatient physical therapy offices. In 2014, fueled by a desire to deepen his understanding of patient care, he pursued a manual therapy certification (CIMT). This transformative experience allowed him to adopt a whole-body perspective, focusing on treating the root cause rather than just the symptoms...
At Stride Physical Therapy, we're dedicated to transforming lives. With a focus on the root cause of your condition, we're here to help you regain mobility and embrace an active lifestyle. What sets us apart? Our genuine passion for what we do. Let's stride towards a brighter tomorrow together.
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A Physical Therapist’s Perspective on Chronic Back Pain
At Stride Physical Therapy, we see a lot of chronic low back pain and it’s something we know how to handle. Understanding what causes this pain and how you can prevent it is important to us, so we always make sure our patients and their families are well-informed. Remember, having chronic back pain doesn’t mean you have to accept it as a normal part of getting older. You can still experience less pain and enjoy improved mobility, regardless of how long your back has been bothering you. Book an appointment with Stride Physical Therapy to get a personalized consultation. Keep reading to uncover five key insights our physical therapy team has learned about chronic back pain.
1. Most People Will Experience Back Pain at Least Once
Research shows that the majority of people (up to 80%) will have at least one episode of back pain in their lifetime. While not everyone will suffer from long-lasting pain, many cases resolve within a few weeks without special medical care. However, underlying issues like inflexibility or poor body mechanics can persist, increasing the likelihood of recurring pain and injury. Consulting with a physical therapist early can help uncover and address these hidden factors, reducing the risk of conditions like muscle strains, joint misalignments, degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, and nerve impingement.
2. Most Risk Factors for Chronic Back Pain Are Preventable
Many back pain risk factors are preventable. This means reducing your risk of chronic pain and alleviating symptoms is largely within your control. Common preventable risk factors include:
Sedentary lifestyle
Excessive weight
Smoking
Poor posture
Physically demanding jobs that require frequent sitting, bending, twisting, heavy lifting, or exposure to vibration
Stress, anxiety, and depression
At Stride Physical Therapy, we take a holistic approach to treatment, addressing both physical and psychological factors to help you achieve long-term relief.
3. Exercise Often Improves Chronic Back Pain
Moving around with chronic back pain can be challenging, but participating in daily movement is crucial for pain management. Exercise keeps muscles and tissues strong, boosts circulation, reduces chronic inflammation, enhances mood, relieves stress, and helps maintain a healthy body weight. Activities like walking, cycling, and specific exercises to improve tissue healing, strength, flexibility, and endurance are proven effective. A physical therapist can help you develop a safe, effective, and enjoyable exercise program tailored to your needs and goals.
4. Surgery and Long-Term Medications Aren’t Always Necessary
Contrary to popular belief, conditions like herniated discs don’t always require surgery. Invasive procedures like spinal fusions are usually not the first option for chronic back pain. Research indicates that only about half of first-time back surgeries alleviate symptoms, and repeat surgeries have even lower success rates. Surgery also carries risks such as prolonged recovery time and post-operative complications.
Physical therapy is recognized as a first-line treatment for chronic back pain, often reducing the dependency on opioid medications. This makes physical therapy a safer, more cost-effective option.
5. Chronic Back Pain Can Improve Even Without Knowing the Exact Cause
Many cases of back pain are "idiopathic," meaning the exact cause is unknown. Imaging studies like MRIs often don’t correlate with a person’s symptoms. A physical therapist is trained to evaluate, diagnose, and treat spinal conditions. Even if the exact cause is unclear, physical therapy can still provide relief by addressing symptoms and contributing factors like poor posture, decreased hip and shoulder range of motion, and weak core muscles.
Ready to Make Chronic Back Pain a Thing of the Past?
If you're ready to reclaim your active life and start living with less pain, contact Stride Physical Therapy today. Our team is dedicated to helping you achieve long-term relief and improved function.
