Health Blog Category: physical activity
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Are You Getting Enough Exercise? If Not, We Can Help!
Did you know that 80 percent of the U.S. population falls short of the Physical Activity Guidelines recommended by the Department of Health and Human Services? Millions of Americans are at risk of serious health consequences simply because they are sitting too much and not moving around enough.
You may not find that information shocking, especially if you’re one of those 80%.
Read full blogNot Getting The Results You Want In The Gym? Time To Switch Up Your Workout Routine
We know that It’s easy to get into a rut or hit a plateau where you find yourself doing the same exercise routine over and over. According to Women’s Health, every time you complete the same routine your body becomes more adept at handling the stress, which makes that ultimately, you’re burning less calories while doing the same amount of work. No worries though, there are several things you can do to change your workout and start seeing the results you’re trying to achieve.
Read full blog5 Ways To Stay Active At Your Desk Job
It’s time to get moving!
We encounter a lot of hardworking patients at our physical therapy clinic who want to advance in their jobs and provide for their families, but it’s difficult to do so when you’re suffering with an injury.
Unfortunately, many people soon learn that their job’s sedentary nature has a direct influence on their health and productivity.
Throughout the day, everyone needs to move a lot.
Read full blogThe Secret Benefits of Stretching Before and After Your Workout
Do you work out every day? Working out daily is a wonderful way to maintain good levels of health and keep your body functioning at its optimum levels. It’s important to get some kind of healthy exercise on a daily basis!
Now, answer this question. If you do work out every day, are you stretching properly?
If you’re not stretching before and after your workout, you’re not really taking advantage of a complete workout routine.
Read full blogBack Pain Can be Challenging – Could a Herniated Disc be the Culprit?
Relieve Your Back Pain with the Help of Physical Therapy!
If you’ve had back pain, it could be due to a herniated disc. The herniated disc can put extra pressure on the muscles and nerves around the spinal column.
According to The National Institute of Health, “The highest prevalence [of herniated disc cases] is among people aged 30-50 years, with a male to female ratio of 2:1. There is little evidence to suggest that drug treatments are effective in treating herniated discs.” This is especially important because so many people try to lean on medication for relief, creating other health problems for themselves.
Read full blogYou Can Find Fast Relief WITHOUT Opioids! Try PT Today
Did You Know You Could Relieve Your Pain Without Harmful Drugs?
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.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy: Treating Arthritis Without the Drugs
Treat Your Arthritis Pain the Natural Way with Physical Therapy!
Stiffness and discomfort do not have to be part of our daily lives-and yet many people assume that they are doomed to suffer from arthritis pain.
If you have lost more of your mobility and productivity due to chronic joint inflammation, you may be disappointed by the usefulness of analgesic drugs or even alarmed by the potential dangers of such drugs.
Read full blogReady to Kick Hip and Knee Pain? We Can Help!
Move More Comfortably with Physical Therapy Treatments!
Are your weight-bearing joints acting more like pain-bearing joints these days? If you have a hip or knee that can’t support your body weight without causing annoying aches or agonizing pain, you may not be able to do your job, play sports, do household chores, or even find a comfortable sitting or sleeping position.
These limitations and frustrations may have you tossing back pain relief drugs or considering joint replacement surgery.
Read full blogSay Goodbye to Your Achy and Painful Life with Physical Therapy
Are You Ready to Live Life Comfortably?
Whether you have recently started waking up with generalized aches and pains or you’ve been suffering from chronic pain for a long time, physical therapy has been proven to be one of the best treatment methods for you.
Sedentary lifestyles, lack of exercise, poor nutrition, or injuries can all contribute to aches and pains. The bad news is that the pain probably won’t go away on its own.
Read full blogStretch Your Way Into Better Health and Wellness!
Discover the Many Ways that Stretching can Benefit You!
Some people believe that stretching is an unnecessary part of an exercise routine. However, the truth is that stretching is a necessary part of exercise!
Physical therapists say stretching is an important part of one’s daily routine, whether you are practicing regular workouts or not.
Have you been stretching enough for your body’s needs? Consult with a physical therapist to find out!
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