We do in-home physical therapy too! Did you know that Southern Rehab provides in-home physical therapy services? We are proud to partner with Georgia HomeCare, a quality-focused organization of healthcare professionals in LaGrange. Under the direct supervision of your referring…
If you suffer from painful muscle spasms, you may have heard of the term “dry needling”. Therapeutic dry needling is a relatively new treatment that has become more popular in the U.S. over the past 30 years. It can ease…
Cupping is a muscle relaxation and release technique that utilizes light suction to improve mobility, blood flow, and fascial restriction. While cupping has been utilized for hundreds of years for pain relief, there are a variety of techniques that can…
Innovative Technology in Rehab The Alter-G anti-gravity treadmill uses “unweighting” technology to allow patients to walk at a portion of their full weight. Patients can walk in the Alter-G at up to just 20% of their full body weight. Who…
It is estimated that up to 80% will experience back pain throughout their life and 70% will experience neck pain (1). Neck and back pain can affect all aspects of life, and is just plain annoying. Since we all must…
What Exactly is Sport Specialization? Sport specialization is the early placement of young athletes into one specific sport or position with intense, focused, year-round training. A commonly occurring example is a young baseball player committing to pitching in little league,…
Approximately 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point throughout their life, and it is the most common cause of disability related to work (1). Unfortunately, this pain can be costly but seeing a physical therapist directly can…
As a Physical Therapist and an Athletic Trainer, I am constantly reminded about the dangers of repetitive and overuse injuries. I hear over and over at courses and through our professional literature about the rise of overuse injuries in youth…
With football season kicking into gear, head injuries – both diagnosed and undiagnosed – are on the rise. An estimated 1.6-3.8 million individuals experience concussions each year, with the largest percentage of injuries occurring in American football. Although statistics reveal…
Treating neck pain in and out of the clinic utilizing the Mckenzie MethodⓇ Have you been suffering from chronic neck pain? Do you wake up with stiffness, pins and needles in your arms or hands, have sharp pain when moving…
