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Improve Your Health in These 6 Ways With the Help of Physical Therapy
Do you notice your muscles feeling painful or achy throughout the day? Are you recovering from a recent injury or surgical procedure? Are you living with a chronic condition that causes constant discomfort?
Whatever the case may be, physical therapy can help improve your health. While there are many benefits to physical therapy, below are some of the top 6 ways physical therapy can improve your quality of life:
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Read full blogFind Effective Relief Without Harmful Pain-Management Drugs
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), non-pharmaceutical pain treatment is actually preferred over pharmaceutical pain treatment, and in most cases, they even do a better job at controlling pain.
If you are living with pain, you know how limiting it can be. Chronic pain, or pain lasting for three months or longer, is usually indicative of an underlying condition that needs to be treated. While medication is effective in masking pain in the short term, it won’t provide any relief in the long term.
Read full blogGet Back on Your Feet with Natural Hip and Knee Pain Relief
Your hips and knees are important joints that work hard to provide you with optimum function throughout the day. Because of their complexities and constant use, they are common areas of pain and discomfort.
The risk of developing chronic hip or knee pain increases with age, as the cartilage in one’s joints starts to gradually wear down. However, it is possible for anyone to develop hip or knee pain from extensive overuse, unexpected injuries, or underlying conditions.
Read full blogDiscover How Therapeutic Massage can Improve Your Physical Performance!
If you are an athlete, you know the dedication that comes with it. Whether you’re preparing for an important game, competition, recital, or marathon, it’s no secret that the training is extensive. Because of this, it is likely that you will be faced with some sort of roadblock along the way, due to sore or uncomfortable muscles.
Fortunately, therapeutic massage can help. Therapeutic massage alleviates pain and loosens up tight areas so you can recover faster and get back in the game.
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Did you know that the spine contains 24 bones? Of those bones, 5 of them are located in the lower back. In addition to these bones, the spine also contains several nerves and intervertebral discs. The spine is such a complex part of the body that it is not uncommon for pain to occur from time to time.
However, sometimes pain can be the cause of an underlying condition, such as a herniated disc.
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If you are living with chronic pain, or pain lasting three months or longer, you are not alone. In fact, according to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, approximately 100 million Americans live with chronic pain. Unfortunately, that also means that the dependency on prescription medications is continuously growing. In the year 2013, doctors across the U.S. prescribed nearly a quarter of a billion opioid prescriptions – that’s roughly a bottle per person in the United States.
Read full blogGet Your Shoulder Moving Again with the Help of a Physical Therapist
Did you know that your shoulders are your most flexible and movable joints? They are extremely complex, comprised of multiple muscles, tendons, and bones. They are what provide you with the mobility you need to perform many of your tasks throughout the day. Your shoulder(s) are capable of a lot – but they are also highly susceptible to injuries and pain.
If you have been living with shoulder pain, you can find natural relief with our physical therapy services.
Read full blogImprove Your Posture and Relieve Your Back Pain Today!
If you improve your posture, could that resolve your back pain? According to a longitudinal study, approximately 3% of all emergency room visits tend to be the result of back pain or injury. Back pain is the most commonly reported area of pain, which can cause significant limits to one’s daily life.
It is common for back pain to develop as a result of poor posture. If your posture is not correct, it can cause stress on other parts of your body, resulting in pain, inflammation, or dysfunction.
Read full blogImprove Your Health, Strength, and Physical Activity by Consulting with a Physical Therapist Today
Everyone strives for a healthy, strong, and active lifestyle. However, the reality is that this type of lifestyle is not always easy to achieve, especially for those suffering from chronic pain. Fortunately, physical therapy is a great resource for helping you alleviate your pain and improve your fitness.
If you’re looking to achieve a healthier lifestyle and you’re not sure where to start, give Alta Vista Wellness Center a call today!
Read full blogGet Rid of Those Pains in Your Back and Neck!
There are many reasons why one may develop back and neck pains. Anything that causes the spine’s anatomy to change can result in back pain, such as lumbar disc herniation, lumbar degenerative disc disease, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or osteoarthritis.
Neck pain is most commonly caused by muscle strains, which can develop as a result of a cervical herniated disc, cervical degenerative disc disease, or cervical osteoarthritis.
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