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By Sabina Kapasi Dry Needling

Dry Needling Cuts Breast Cancer Survivor's Chronic Pain In Half

Dry needling– not to be confused with acupuncture– is a physical therapy treatment designed to reduce myofascial pain and discomfort, and is one Kizzie Person is very thankful for.  This is her story:

Kizzie was diagnosed with breast cancer in March of 2011.  She was treated with chemotherapy, a mastectomy, and radiation therapy.  Although cancer treatments have saved lives, they sometimes have unintended consequences, and this was the case for Kizzie.  After her treatment, she developed a swelling condition called lymphedema.  This made her arm feel heavy and difficult to lift.  Although the swelling was treated, over time her shoulder became stiff and painful.  Coupled with this, she experienced migraine headaches.  She tried different things for the pain, including a variety of medications and physical therapy; but it wasn’t until she was referred to a physical therapist who specializes in dry needling that she really saw improvement.  Research has shown that dry needling can help:

relieve fatigue
reduce vomitting
reduce pain
help decrease nausea

Dry needling involves inserting long, flexible needles into tight muscles and trigger points.  Although this doesn’t sound like fun, Kizzie will tell you that it is.  As a result of the dry needling and a few hands-on techniques the therapists used, Kizzie’s pain rating was cut in half from an 8 to a 4 on a 10-point scale.  

Kizzie says her neck and shoulders used to be “stiff as a brick”, but not anymore.  She is sitting up straighter, with less pain, and is able to lift her arms up again.  In short, she is now living her best life following cancer treatment, thanks to dry needling!

Book your appointment with Sabina today to see how dry needling can drastically improve your pain!

By Sabina Kapasi Dry Needling

The Difference Between Dry Needling and Acupuncture

Many of you have had questions about what the real difference is between dry needling and acupuncture.  I’d like to bring some clarity to that question today.  The one common ground between dry needling and acupuncture is the use of thin needles to puncture the skin for therapeutic purposes.  The goals, however, are very different.

Dry needling, a more recently discovered therapeutic practice, aims to deactivate trigger points and “loosen” shortened muscles.  Its primary goal is to relieve pain and cramped muscles.

Acupuncture, a treatment used for hundreds, possibly a thousand years, is based on eastern medical diagnosis, and aims to affect the nervous system and release endorphins.  Its primary goal is to stimulate nerves which can lead to the relief of multiple medical conditions, such as depression, nausea, knee pain, and menstrual cramping.

Both have been seen to be beneficial for pain management!  Call today to schedule your dry needling appointment with Sabina Weaver at 864-534-1780.

By Sabina Kapasi Physical Therapy, Pregnancy

Physical Therapy can help you through Pregnancy

Pregnancy is such a joyful moment in life. From the first moments when you are able to tell all your loved ones you are expecting, to the joys of learning all the things to expect, and the journey of all the many physical changes that take place during the nine months of carrying your precious little one to be.  Did you know a physical therapist can help create good posture, strengthen the pelvic floor and lessen pain experienced during pregnancy? 

1. Posture

Good posture can improve mood, relaxation and pain experienced during those critical nine months. Having an evaluation of sitting, standing, walking, and sleeping posture can help you identify problem areas and make necessary changes to prevent pain resulting from poor posture.  Helping expectant moms learn how to bend, lift and carry can prevent injuries and keep you and your baby safe. 

2. Pelvic Floor Strength

During pregnancy the female body produces a hormone named (quite accurately) Relaxin. This hormone causes the muscles and ligaments to relax and stretch to make room for your new baby. Although important, this hormonal change can add pressure to the joints of the lower back and pelvis as they try to  carry what the pelvic floor muscles normally support and carry. This can cause inflammation and pain. Proper strengthening of the pelvic floor muscles can help the joints and ligaments support the growing baby and mitigate the pain in the pelvic area.  

3. Pain Relief 

Pain experienced during pregnancy can be mild, moderate, and sometimes severe. The pelvic girdle and and pelvis area experience some major changes as the body prepares for the birth of your little angel. It’s important to remember that the treatment is available to help the pelvic floor muscles and reduce or eliminate lower back pain. By evaluating what is causing the pain and providing physical therapy treatments, we can help you enjoy a healthy, happy pregnancy! 

By Sabina Kapasi Incontinence

You Don’t Have to Live with Urinary Incontinence

What is Urinary Incontinence? 
Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control that causes urine leakage before you can reach a restroom. If you suffer from UI, you are not alone. Almost 25 million people suffer from UI and 75%-80% of those people are women. While millions of people have UI, there are many different seventies ranging from little leakage when you cough or sneeze to having strong, sudden urges. 

What Causes Urinary Incontinence?
There can be many causes for urinary incontinence, for example, obesity, pregnancy, bladder infection, weak pelvic floor muscles, constipation, medications, stress, smoking, caffeine intake, and hormonal changes associated with menopause. Some of these causes are easier to eliminate, while others  are more involuntary and must be treated. 

Do I have to Live with Urinary Incontinence? 
There are many ways to treat urinary incontinence, but treatments usually depends on the state of the patient and type of incontinence. Often there are combinations of treatments used to treat UI in order to see the greatest improvement. Some of these treatments include strengthening your pelvic floor muscles with Kegel exercises, biofeedback, and bladder retraining. 

By Sabina Kapasi His Thearpy

Women’s Support Group

Last chance to join our women’s support group happening tonight, June 19, at 6:30pm. 
His Therapy is offering this support group in order to gather women with pelvic pain or other conditions in order to support and encourage each other. His Therapy does not want you to suffer in silence, so join us as we work through this pain together. 

Location: His Therapy, South Highway 14 Suite A Greenville, SC 29615 
RSVP to office@histherapy.net or 864-534-1780

By Sabina Kapasi Cash Based

Why Choose Cash Based

Stop asking the question of, ‘Will my insurance cover this?’ and start asking the question, ‘Who is going to give me the best time and care?’

More bang for your buck. With a cash based system, patients are able to spend more time with their therapists while spending less money. Cash systems allow for therapists to charge what they think is appropriate and spend as much time with patients as they see fit. It usually turns out that therapists in a cash based system spend more time with patients than therapists would that use a insurance based system because they have more flexible time and hours. 

Don’t Compromise Quality. With cash based systems therapists are not feeling the pressures from insurance companies to rush through appointments and see more patients. While it is always nice to help as many patients as possible, it is not right to see more patients at the expense of thorough care. But with a cash system, therapists are able to spend as much time as they see fit for their patients. 

Why Wait for Treatment. Cash based practices tend to have a shorter wait time to see patients. It’s tiring filing out insurance forms everywhere you go. But this way patients are able to get in and get treatment much sooner. 

Know What is Coming. With cash systems patients understand what they are paying when they step in the door. There is no wondering how much the insurance companies will cover or how many added fees there will be. In this day and age it can be hard to find fair and transparent care that self-pay patients are happy with. With these cash based systems there will be no more concerns about what you may have to pay later. 

Patient-Therapist Relationship. With a cash based system insurance and money are not getting in the way of the patient-therapist relationship. These therapists using a cash based system know the cost of in-depth, quality treatment that won’t be interfered by insurance. With this system therapists can take their time and not feel rushed to understand and diagnose a patient, but instead they can take their time to understand the patient’s needs in order to develop a proper plan of care. Many practices that use insurance, the patients do not get a long enough sessions in order to obtain a strong relationship with their therapist. 

Everyone is welcome. Everyone in a self-pay system is welcome because practices are not looking if you are insured or not insured, in network or out-of-network. Patients are not rejected because of their insurance carriers either. Everyone is welcome!

By Sabina Kapasi His Thearpy

Women’s Support Group

Join Us!
Tuesday, June 19th
6:30pm-8pm 

His Therapy will be offering a support group for women struggling with pelvic pain and other painful conditions involving the female urogenital system. Women who suffer from these conditions often face many physical as well as emotional limitations and frustrations, including but not limited to- decreased physical activities, inability to enjoy intimacy, depression, and isolation.  We don’t want you to suffer in silence. Together we can encourage, sympathize, and provide hope, help and support for you.

Location: His Therapy, 3921 South Highway 14 Suite A, Greenville Sc 29615 
RSVP: office@histherapy.net