It is estimated that 4 out of every 10 Americans will be afflicted with sciatica at some point in their lives. If you’ve ever dealt with sciatic nerve pain, you know how excruciating it can be. It can make every-day [...]

Your body is telling you something - it needs help. You’re in pain, and moving around has become nearly unbearable. When it comes to deciding whether to come to a place like Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Relief, the first [...]

Unless you or someone you know has done physical therapy, you may not be familiar with how it works or whether you should seek treatment or not. The truth is, anyone can benefit from it. Below, we answer why physical [...]

Cervical radiculopathy is a condition wherein an injury has occurred in or near the root of the spinal nerves located at the cervical spine. It is commonly referred to as a pinched nerve. The nerve ending has been compressed and [...]

Did you know that Arthritis encompasses over 100 different diseases? Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common forms of arthritis, affecting approximately 27 million Americans. It is a progressive condition which affects the protective cartilage that cushions your joints [...]

You’re going to see a physical therapist after you’ve hurt your shoulder. It’s an exciting but an anxious time, since you’ve probably been away from the gym for a while. While you’re raring to get back into shape, there’s always [...]

Many Factors Are Involved In Overall Length Of Physical Therapy You’ve been injured. It happens to everyone, no matter the age range. Kids. Young people. Old people. Yes, even middle-aged people. Now your doctor has told you that you need physical therapy. [...]

Becoming a Physical Therapist Is Not Easy As 1,2, 3 When it comes to pain relief and physical therapists, there are a lot of people who are under the assumption that it’s a fairly easy field to break into. They [...]