Category: Women’s Health Services

Helping Your Incontinence Naturally

 

Category: Urinary Incontinence, Women's Health Services

Atlanta GA Physical TherapistsDo you avoid sneezing at all costs? And if you absolutely have to sneeze, are you required to cross your legs otherwise you may have an involuntary reaction in your pelvic region? If you’re suffering from incontinence, it’s probably something you don’t discuss with your friends, family or coworkers around the lunch table. Urinary Incontinence is not like having a sore muscle in your back. Incontinence can be embarrassing to those that suffer from it.

Incontinence is a loss of control over your unitary control. It usually results in the loss of urine at times when you aren’t planning on going to the bathroom. It’s an inconvenience and embarrassment when you have unexpected wetness on your pants or skirt. (more…)

Pregnant? Experiencing Back Pain?

 

Category: Back Pain, Women's Health Services

Atlanta GA Back Pain TreatmentYou’re pregnant! Congratulations. Having a baby is one the biggest miracles you will experience in your life. There’s noting more exhilarating knowing that you have a baby growing inside of you. It’s a beautiful thing. However, along with that growth happening in your womb, there is often pain associated with it. You are not alone in your pain. Most pregnant women experience back pain, usually starting in the second half of pregnancy.
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Why Weight Loss?

 

Category: Physical Therapy, Women's Health Services

Dunwoody GA Physical TherapistsLosing weight may be one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions – and also one of the toughest to keep. But getting to and maintaining a healthy weight offers more benefits than simply fitting into those skinny jeans (although that is a plus!).

Carrying around too much weight is damaging to nearly every system in our bodies – affecting how well we sleep, how fast we’re able to recover from illness, and, if we’re living with the pain of a chronic condition or injury, that extra weight can make you feel worse and slow down your ability to heal.
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Breast Cancer Awareness and Post-Breast Surgery Therapy

 

Category: Post Breast Surgery, Women's Health Services

Atlanta GA Physical TherapistsOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and here at Sovereign Rehabilitation, we’re proud to support survivors with our integrative post-breast surgery services.

Our caring, attentive therapists understand the unique struggles of women who’ve undergone mastectomies, lumpectomies and breast reconstruction, and we’re here to offer support throughout the post-surgery process to help women not only feel better, but also get back to living their best lives.
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Pregnancy and Physical Therapy

 

Category: Physical Therapy, Women's Health Services

Atlanta GA Physical Therapy & RehabilitationThere are few things more thrilling than expecting a little one. Being a mommy-to-be is filled is with joy and excitement and planning with friends, family, and loved ones.

But pregnancy isn’t always smooth sailing. It comes with a specific set of aches and pains that can take a serious toll on your body. Some of the most common aches associated with expecting a new little bundle are back pain and sciatica. These are often caused by your newly shifting center of gravity, and they can weaken your abs, interfere with good posture, and put painful strain on back muscles. These types of pain also make a pregnant woman more susceptible to injury, sending you to the bed or couch for hours at a time.
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Put an End to Pelvic Pain at Sovereign

 

Category: Pelvic Pain, Women's Health Services

Atlanta GA Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation ServicesIt’s estimated that up to one-third of all women will experience pelvic pain at some point in their lives. This could mean a constant, dull ache or a sharp stabbing sensation, and it’s considered a chronic condition if it lasts more than four to six months.

The list for its potential causes can seem endless – everything from sitting for long periods of time to menstruation to intercourse can trigger discomfort below the hips. Luckily though, after an examination by a physician, it’s usually determined not to be a sign of a more serious condition.
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Benefits of Physical Therapy for Women with Osteoporosis

 

Category: Osteoporosis, Women's Health Services

Osteoporosis Treatment for Women Atlanta GAOsteoporosis is a condition that affects upwards of 8 million women’s ability to fully enjoy an active, healthy lifestyle. It’s characterized by a weakening and thinning of the bones and, if left untreated, can result in joint fractures of the hips, wrists, and spine. In fact, worldwide, osteoporosis is to blame for 8.9 million fractures annually, according to the International Osteoporosis Foundation. It’s a condition that can also make fun outdoor summer activities like walking, biking, and hiking harder to participate in and enjoy.
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Pregnancy Physical Therapy

 

Category: Physical Therapy, Women's Health Services

Physical Therapy for Women Who Are Pregnant Atlanta GADuring pregnancy women’s bodies go through significant changes – more than just the obvious growing belly. While this is a natural process for women of childbearing ages, women’s bodies must adapt to changes that happen rapidly. Age, ethnicity, physical wellness and genetic factors all affect how well women adapt to pregnancy. While some women coast through pregnancy and recall it as one of the best times in their lives, other women do not fare as well. At Sovereign Rehabilitation, we are Atlanta’s trusted leader in physical therapy for pregnant women. We offer comprehensive physical therapy programs and rehabilitation services with offices located conveniently throughout the greater Atlanta metropolitan area.
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Post Mastectomy Treatment

 

Category: Post Breast Surgery Therapy, Women's Health Services

Atlanta GA Physical TherapySurgery of any kind requires recovery. The body has been through a traumatic experience, and no matter how simple or complex the surgery was the body must have time to heal properly. A Mastectomy is a very invasive procedure in which the breast tissues are removed from the body. This surgical procedure requires a great deal of recovery after a mastectomy, and we at Sovereign Rehabilitation are here to provide any help that patients need. At Sovereign Rehabilitation, we are committed to delivering the most advanced rehabilitation services for women’s health concerns so that they can make a full recovery and live their best lives.

A mastectomy can irritate or disturb the soft tissues in the shoulder, under the arm, and in the chest wall. Many times the skin will feel stiff and cause a pulling sensation with movement of the upper body. Because of this “pulling sensation” (that can often times be very uncomfortable), women often avoid movements that will cause this pulling sensation. However, lack of movement can actually set back recovery and cause further issues. At Sovereign Rehabilitation we are here to help women recover from surgery with post mastectomy treatment. We understand that all patients experience different types and amounts of pain or discomfort; therefore, we make every treatment plan individualized for each patient.
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Lymphedema

 

Category: Lymphedema, Women's Health Services

Women's Health Services Atlanta GALymphedema is a result that often occurs in women who have had damage to or removal of lymph nodes as a part of cancer treatment. It results in a blockage in the lymphatic system that prevents lymph fluid from draining well. When fluid does not drain well in the body’s system, buildup occurs and leads to swelling. While most cases find that the swelling only occurs in one of the arms or legs, it can occur in both limbs. There is no known cure for lymphedema, but with diligent care it can be managed. At Sovereign Rehabilitation, we offer physical therapy and rehabilitation services for those suffering from lymphedema.
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