In the U.S. alone, between three and six million people (predominately women) have a cluster of symptoms which are typical of what we now call “fibromyalgia syndrome” or FMS. Approximately 20% of these people are formally diagnosed with FMS. These individuals experience a nightmarish combination of poor quality sleep, fatigue, anxiety, stress, whole body stiffness, […]
As anyone who has ever had surgery knows, post-op rehabilitation can be a painful recovery process. Luckily, there is an alternative to traditional physical therapy and rehab that could help eliminate much of that pain. The Solution: Aquatic Therapy! Aquatic therapy is the closest thing to a pain-free rehab that any post-op patient can hope […]
Chesapeake Bay Aquatic & Physical Therapy is now offering Dry Needling for pain management and other impairments in our Severna Park and Laurel offices. Dry Needling Chesapeake Bay Aquatic & Physical Therapy Dry Needling is a skilled intervention that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular […]
Not being in control is maybe one of the scariest and most uncomfortable things we can experience. This is just what you experience when you suffer from vertigo. HELP! The Room Is Spinning Imagine waking up from a nap and as you attempt to stand up, the room just starts spinning? You have to sit […]
Neck pain is one of the most common pains that a person will experience throughout his life. There are very few people who will not experience neck pain. What Causes Neck Pain There are several causes of neck pain, ranging from simply sleeping in the wrong position to poor posture and stress to more severe […]
Football Injuries In Maryland As fall approaches we see more football injuries. In stop-and-go sports such as football, high-speed skilled movements may result in a hamstring muscle injury. A quick burst of speed involving the hamstring could cause the muscle to tear. This is especially prevalent in an individual who is not properly warmed up […]
The path to recovery following total knee replacement can be long and painful. But does it have to be? According to a German research study led by Dr. Thoralf Liebs, “…beginning aquatic therapy just six days after total knee replacement may lead to improved results…” Liebs studied two groups of individuals who had just undergone […]
At Chesapeake Bay Aquatic & Physical Therapy, we are often explaining just what aquatic therapy is. In fact, there are quite a few myths about aquatic therapy. So we are taking it upon ourselves to shed some light on Aquatic Therapy Myths & Realities. Aquatic Therapy Myth #1: You need to know how to swim […]
Summer is ending and Fall is on the way! Soon many of us will be taking on the tasks of winterizing gardens and raking up leaves. Yardwork can be strenuous, and if your body is not prepared for the physical activity you have an increased chance of injury. Reduce your risk with these tips: Warm […]
By Kelly Wright – Fraser The benefits of aquatic therapy such as the effects of buoyancy to decrease weight bearing a joint impact, hydrostatic pressure to decrease swelling and improve circulation, and the relaxation benefits and tissue extensibility resulting from the typically warm water in aquatic therapy pools are most often associated for patients with […]
