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Hands-on Physical Therapy and Stretching Prove Effective for Treating Heel Pain
Do you ever wake up with pain in the heel of your foot first thing in the morning? If so, you may have plantar fasciitis, the most common type of heel pain. People with heel pain typically report a sharp pain under their heel that may spread into the arch of the foot. The pain is often worse when the person stands after lying down or following a period of sitting—for example, taking the first couple of steps in the morning or standing up after watching TV. Although the pain may actually decrease with activity, such as walking, it tends to return at the end of the day. Plantar fasciitis is not typically the result of an injury. Instead, this condition usually develops gradually and, if … [Read More...]
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THE TOTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS STORY: We are a full service health and wellness facility that not only takes care of your pain, but provides you with the tools necessary to obtain and maintain optimal health and wellness. Guaranteed! The strength of Total Health Systems of Macomb County lies in the unique combination of healthcare disciplines we provide. We provide traditional medical services, chiropractic, physical therapy, massage therapy, one-on-one personal training, physician supervised weight loss, nutrition, and wellness services. It is this unique combination of healthcare services that make us stand out from the healthcare crowd in the Macomb county area. We provide one-stop shopping for conservative, drug-free healthcare approaches. At Total Health Systems of … [Read More...]
Physical Therapy
physical therapy Correcting muscle imbalances to improve posture When muscles, tendons, or ligaments of the spine are damaged through work injuries, car accidents, overexertion, repetitive motion, or simply weakened by inactivity, your overall health is affected. Under the direction of our medical team, our physical therapists can help you take advantage of our unique rehabilitation program. We focus on correcting muscle imbalances that can lead to faulty posture and chronic pain. We do this by providing a combination of passive and active care that includes: Passive care: Ultrasound Hot moist therapy/Cryotherapy (ice packs) Electric muscle stimulation Whirlpool Manual therapy Myofascial release Trigger point therapy Craniosacral therapy Active care: Rehabilitative services Flexibility training Balance training Strength training Neuromuscular re-education Ergonomic corrections In our physical therapy department, patients receive … [Read More...]
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