Procedures

Head pain involves more than just headaches. Pain in the jaw, under or around the eyes or even at the top of your neck are all considered head pains. Whether it lasts for just a few hours or for a few days, we are all too busy for downtime from head pain. It may be time to come see us if you are experiencing any of the following with your head pain:

• Pain that gets steadily worse
• Pain that prevents you from normal daily activities
• Pain that increases with movement
• Head pain from an injury that has affected your balance, coordination, or movement
• Unusually severe headaches

It can be difficult to identify the type of head pain you suffer from: tension, sinus, migraines, or menstrual headaches. Most head pains are not caused by an underlying disease, but from common daily situations such as a need for eyeglass prescriptions, exposure to loud noises, stress, etc.

Possible reasons for pain in the head and surrounding area include but are not limited to:

• Diabetes
• Head or neck trauma
• Joint pain/inflammation
• Poor posture
• Sleep deprivation
• Stress

Head pain can be aggravating, especially when it keeps you from your normal activities. At La Salud Physical Therapy, we want you to feel your best. Our experienced therapists will create a treatment plan customized to your unique needs. Different conditions require different handling, which is why our treatment approach is personalized to your specific condition, your symptoms and the goals we as a team set with you.

The therapy services we provide at La Salud will help improve your condition while reducing the pain you feel. The hands-on approach we believe in plays a significant role in your recovery process. Our philosophy is to be the best in rehabilitation, helping you get back to doing the things you love.

Shoulder pain is an incredibly common reason individuals come see us. Most of the time, this type of pain is a direct result of physical activities such as playing sports, manual labor and even the simplest (yet repetitive) movements such as brushing your hair. The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the entire body with an enormous range of motion.

You may hear stories that only surgery can provide relief from shoulder pain. While this can be true in certain cases, physical therapy is also a highly effective way to treat shoulder pain. It may be time to come see us if you are experiencing any of the following with your shoulder pain:

• Increased difficulty with movement
• Increased pain with movement
• Pain that is constant or lingers
• Pain that continuously gets worse
• Severe ache/pain

Shoulder pain can really set you back. If you play baseball, you can expect to stop from the pain. If you lift weights, you can expect to stop from the pain. If you have a job that requires a hefty amount of upper body movement, you can expect to stop from the pain. When you develop shoulder aches and pains, they can be due to a number of reasons that include but are not limited to:

• Arthritis
• Breaks or fractures
• Cartilage, muscle or tendon tears
• Rotator cuff injury
• Shoulder dislocation
• Stiff joints
• Tendon inflammation

Shoulder pain is no match for our staff at La Salud Physical Therapy. We know how to treat it and manage it. Our job is to help you feel like yourself again, and we won’t stop until we get there, which is why our treatment approach is personalized. Our experienced therapists create treatment plans customized for you, based on your unique condition or injury, your symptoms and the goals we set as a team.

The therapy and rehabilitative services and exercises we provide will help improve your condition, your strength and your range of motion, all while reducing your pain. We practice with a hands-on approach that plays a significant role in your recovery process. Our philosophy is to be the best in rehabilitation so you can get better, faster.

Hip pain can be caused by a direct injury or from other underlying injuries such as a hernia. Many individuals assume hip pain is a result of old age, but it can and does affect people of all ages, especially athletes and dancers. Even though the hip is an extremely durable joint, the cartilage and tendons can wear down and the muscles can tire. Not to mention the hip bone itself, like any other bone, can break. It may be time to come see us if you are experiencing any of the following with your hip pain:

• Limited range of motion
• Interior and exterior joint pain
• Pain in the buttocks, groin or thigh
• Pain while walking or sitting for long periods of time
• Pain that causes limping
• Pain while lying down on that side

Hip pain can be a real setback since nearly all body motion involves the hip joint. When we see individuals for this ailment, we spend the time needed to carefully examine the hip to determine the source of pain. There are a number of possible reasons for hip pain that include but are not limited to:

• Arthritis (many forms)
• Hernia
• Hip dislocation
• Hip fracture
• Muscle tear(s)
• Osteoarthritis
• Tendinitis

Hip pain is severe and will not go away on its own. At La Salud Physical Therapy, we know how important your time is. We want you to feel your best so you can spend that time doing what you enjoy with the people you love. Our experienced therapists will create a treatment plan customized to your unique needs. Different injuries require different handling, which is why our treatment approach is personalized to your specific condition, your symptoms and the goals we set together with you, as a team.

The therapy and rehabilitative services we provide at La Salud will help improve your condition, strength, and range of motion while reducing the pain you feel. The hands-on approach we believe in plays a significant role in your recovery process. Our philosophy is to be the best in rehabilitation so you can get better, faster.

Foot pain can be agonizing. You’re always on your feet, so when they ache and cause you pain, your quality of life suffers. This type of pain is common for walkers, runners and individuals who wear shoes without ample support.

If you suffer from mild foot pain, it may be improved with stretching and wearing comfortable, supportive shoes. If severe, however, medical action may be required. It may be time to come see us if you are experiencing any of the following with your foot pain:

• Difficulty walking up stairs
• Swelling
• Pain in the arch, heel, toes or while walking/standing up
• Weakness

The causes of foot pain can be widespread. When we see individuals for this particular ailment, we meticulously examine the foot to determine the source of the pain. Possible reasons for foot pain include but are not limited to:

• Arthritis (many forms)
• Bone spurs
• Breaks/fractures
• Plantar fasciitis
• Sprains
• Stress fractures
• Tendinitis

Foot pain can often stop you from doing simple tasks, such as walking or standing. At La Salud Physical Therapy, we want to get you back to feeling like yourself again. Our experienced therapists will create a treatment plan customized to your unique needs. Different injuries require different handling, which is why our approach is personalized. As a team, we will base your treatment on your individual condition and symptoms.

While all injuries are different, they do have one thing in common – they each benefit and respond more quickly using a hands-on approach. The therapy and rehabilitative exercises we provide at La Salud will help improve your strength and range of motion while reducing your pain. Our philosophy is to be the best in rehabilitation, helping you get back to doing the things you love.