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Stressing Out Over Stress-Related Headaches? We Can Help
Find Relief for Persistent Headaches with Physical Therapy
If stress-related headaches happen so often that they affect your daily life, it’s time to start thinking about physical therapy for relief. Stress-related headaches, also called tension headaches, are the most common type of headache that affects people.
While not as serious as migraines, tension headaches are a sign that something in your body is “off.” Physical therapist can work with you to determine the cause and eliminate your stress-related headaches for good.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Can Help Relieve Your Pain in These 3 Ways – Without the Use of Opioids
Did You Know PT Could Be Used as a Natural Alternative to Drugs?
Does the prospect of taking painkilling drugs for the rest of your life fill you with concern? If it doesn’t, then it should – especially if the drugs in question are opioids. Many chronic pain sufferers who can’t get the relief they need from NSAIDs or steroids feel that they have no choice but to turn to the more powerful opioid drugs.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Is Important – Both Before and After Surgery
Did You Know You Can Benefit From PT Not Only After Surgery – But Before?
It’s a wise idea to work with a physical therapist both before and after surgery. Working with a physical therapist prior to your operation — sometimes referred to as “prehab” – can help you to prepare emotionally and physically for the surgery.
According to the American Physical Therapy Association, physical therapy can help not only with overall wellness, but also prevention.
Read full blogWaking Up Achy? It May Be Time to Say Goodbye to Your Mattress
Did You Know You Could Relieve Your Aches and Pains by Changing Your Sleeping Situation?
Imagine waking up, fully rested after 8 hours of sleep. As you gently awake, you move to sit up… only to be hit with an ache in your back. The aches in your shoulders and neck quickly follow as you move, but as you go to stand up, they are eclipsed by the dull ache in your hips and legs.
Read full blogIs the Pain in Your Back Caused by a Herniated Disc? Here’s How to Know.
A herniated disc refers to an issue with one of the rubbery cushions that are in between the vertebrae. A spinal disc has a soft jellylike interior with a tougher exterior.
Symptoms of a Herniated Disc
While most herniated discs occur in the lower back, they also can occur in the cervical area. Symptoms are dependent on where the disc is located and whether or not it’s compressing a nerve. Typically, one side of the body is affected.
Read full blogWe All Know Exercise is Important – But So Is Stretching!
Did You Know Stretching is Just as Important as Exercise?
There’s no doubt about it: American aren’t getting enough physical activity. Healthy adults should be making a point of getting at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity every week.
If you already know that you need to be more active, you may be preparing a regular exercise regimen of your own. That’s a great start, but don’t forget to finish correctly.
Read full blogAlways suffering from aches and pains in your joints? 3 Reasons to consider Physical Therapy
Do you have chronic pain? If so, you’re in the company of at least 20% of the United States population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). At our physical therapy clinic, we work with people every day who are dealing with the physical and mental effects of chronic pain caused by conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia. So, if your joints are achy and stiff, we invite you to consider working with a physical therapist in the New Year.
Read full blogSay No to Opioids! 3 Ways Physical Therapy Can Naturally Relieve Pain
Physical Therapy: The Natural Alternative to Drugs
Does the prospect of taking painkilling drugs for the rest of your life fill you with concern? If it doesn’t, then it should — especially if the drugs in question are opioids. Many chronic pain sufferers who can’t get the relief they need from NSAIDs or steroids feel that they have no choice but to turn to the more powerful opioid drugs. Unfortunately, opioids can present some major problems, from mind-addling intoxication to addiction and the possibility of a fatal overdose.
Read full blogLiving With Achy and Painful Joints? Here are 3 Ways PT Can Help
Did You Know You Could Live Pain-Free with PT?
Do you have chronic pain? If so, you’re in the company of at least 20% of the United States population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
At our physical therapy clinic, we work with people every day who are dealing with the physical and mental effects of chronic pain caused by conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia.
Read full blogReduce Opioid Consumption and Feel Better with Physical Therapy
Long-term opioid consumption is not a good strategy for managing chronic pain. In addition to the risk of addiction, opioids simply alleviate the symptoms (pain) of a larger problem. For very real, measurable improvement over chronic pain, physical therapy has been proven to be a much better option than opioids or other pharmaceutical painkillers. If you are considering opioids for pain relief but would like to explore other options first, contact our office to talk with a physical therapist.
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