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Back Pain Could be Caused by a Herniated Disc – Physical Therapy Can Help You Find Relief
Discover if Your Pain is Caused by a Herniated Disc
A common cause of back pain is herniated discs – but physical therapy can help. It is estimated that 60% to 80% of people will experience some type of lower back pain during their lifetime. 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.
Read full blogHow Nutrition Can Have a Positive Impact on Reducing Aches and Pains
If you work with a physical therapist to help manage a chronic pain condition, you will probably receive some nutritional advice as part of the process. Physical therapists are not nutritionists, but providing nutritional advice to patients is well within the scope of a physical therapist’s duties. For some chronic conditions, dietary changes can make the biggest difference in reducing or eliminating pain. If you’d like more information on how nutrition and physical therapy go hand-in-hand, give our office a call.
Read full blogReady to Rid Yourself of Headaches? PT Can Help
Finally Find Relief for Your Persistent Headaches with Physical Therapy
If stress-related headaches are happening so frequently that they are impacting 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 impacts people.
While they are not as serious as migraines, tension headaches are a sign that something in your body is “off.” A physical therapist can work with you to determine the cause and eliminate stress-related headaches for good.
Read full blogHave You Been Stretching? If Not, These 5 Reasons Will Make You Want to Start!
Add Stretching to Your Daily Routine Today!
Some people think that stretching is an unnecessary part of exercising. The truth is that stretching is a necessary component of exercise.
Can some simple physical motions dramatically improve your overall health, wellness, and quality of life? In the case of stretching, the answer is most definitely yes. Stretching exercises are a staple of physical therapy for just that reason.
In fact, according to physical therapists, stretching is an important part of one’s daily routine – whether you’re exercising or not.
Read full blogManage Your Arthritis the Natural Way – With the Help of Physical Therapy
Arthritis Pains Don’t Need to Slow You Down Any Longer!
If you have arthritis, then you know all about the difficulties with moving and functioning in daily life that it can present. What you might not know, however, is that physical therapy can help you find relief from your arthritis pain.
There is no cure for arthritis, but by using the exercises and techniques that your physical therapist can teach you, the onset of arthritis can be slowed and you will experience less pain overall.
Read full blog5 Tips To Help You Relieve Back Pain Faster
If you experience pain and discomfort daily, know that you certainly aren’t alone in your dilemma! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 1 in 5 people have chronic pain. One of the most common complaints is back pain, which is typically caused by everyday movements.
That’s why we encourage you to consult with a physical therapist who can work with you to address the symptoms and causes of your pain and help you gain better function.
Read full blog6 Benefits of Stretching Before and After Your Workout
Do you work out regularly? Working out on a regular basis is a great way to improve and maintain good health. It is critical to make sure you have a good stretching routine in place, however.
If you’re not stretching before and after your workout, however, you’re not really taking advantage of a complete workout routine. Stretching exercises are a staple of physical therapy for many reasons.
There are several specific benefits of stretches both before and after a workout.
Read full blogDon’t Let Stress-Related Headaches Control Your Day. Physical Therapy May Help
Headaches affect the lives of millions of people every year. There are several different kinds of headaches, including sinus headaches, hormone headaches, and migraines.
Did you know that different types of stress can also play a role in causing headaches? It’s unfortunate but true. In fact, stress-related headaches are considered one of the most common headaches that people have.
It’s important to understand how a stress headache differs from other types, the causes of these types of headaches, and how a physical therapist may be able to help.
Read full blog5 Ways to Stay Active While Working a Desk Job
Everyone needs to move during the day. Movement keeps our bodies healthy and our muscles strong. If you sit for the majority of your workday, it’s essential to find a way to get moving more frequently.
Regular movement will help mitigate the risks associated with excessive sedentary behavior (like back pain, obesity, and even heart disease), and it can also increase your productivity, mental focus, and job satisfaction.
Although it may be hard to admit at first, unfortunately, many people eventually realize that it’s the sedentary nature of their job that’s directly impacting their health and job performance.
Read full blogAre You Relying on Opioids for Pain Relief? Physical Therapy is a Much Better Option.
Nobody likes to live their life in constant pain. Many of us are quick to grab the fastest form of pain relief available to us, even if it presents a possibility of harmful side effects in the future. Thankfully, there’s a better option to pain management: physical therapy.
Physical therapy can help you control your pain without drugs, giving you a chance to break away from your opioid dependence. Long-term opioid consumption is not a good solution for managing chronic pain.
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