Why Wait for Relief? Get Back to Living Your Life With Physical Therapy
According to WebMD, “Physical therapy is often one of the best choices you can make when you have long-term pain (also called chronic pain) or an injury. It can make you stronger and help you move and feel better.” The overall goal of physical therapy is to reduce and eliminate pain, while simultaneously improving mobility and function.
This can be applied to any aspect of daily life, whether you’re looking to return to your sport, get back to doing labor-intensive tasks at work, or even simply reclaim your life without the worry of pain.
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Have you ever felt a nagging or constant pain that just wouldn’t go away no matter what you did, even with the use of opioids? You might have suffered from “chronic pain.” Chronic pain affects 50 million adults in America—that’s nearly 20 percent of us! You might be part of that statistic if your pain and dysfunction have been a fixture in your daily life for at least three months or more.
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Treat Painful Arthritic Symptoms with Physical Therapy – Not Opioids
When a person is living with arthritis, especially in a weight-bearing joint like the knee or hip, taking opioids for relief can be very tempting.
The unfortunate truth is, however, that while opioids can temporarily relieve pain, the arthritic bones still continue to grind together, making the underlying cause of the condition even worse.
That’s before even considering all of the addictive qualities of opioids.
Read full blogManage the Discomfort of Herniated Discs with Physical Therapy
Have You Been Living with Herniated Disc Pain?
If you’ve been living with persistent pains, there’s a chance it could be due to a herniated disc. Strange neck pains, back pains, or extremity symptoms can indicate a variety of potential problems – including one or more herniated discs.
It can sometimes be difficult to determine if your pain is due to a herniated disc, and even if it is diagnosed, it can still be difficult to find the correct treatment strategies for your needs.
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These PT Tips Can Help You Live a More Active Life!
If you spend your days moving with pain and living a fairly sedentary life as a result, the notion of pursuing any kind of extensive physical activity may be the furthest thing from your mind.
However, even if you are living with pain, getting active can vastly improve your health, your comfort, your mobility, and your overall quality of life.
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Physical Therapy Can Help You Move with Ease Again
According to the Centers for Disease Control, hip and knee pain are both commonly reported areas of discomfort across the United States.
If you’ve been struggling with hip and knee pain for a long time, it may begin to feel as if your pain is here to stay. After all, can you really get any lasting relief from severe and/or chronic joint pain?
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Find Relief for Your Headaches with Physical Therapy Intervention
When you see someone at work or in a difficult situation clutching his head, you may assume either that he’s under extreme stress, or that he has a headache.
In fact, you may be right on both counts. Both physical and emotional stress can cause tension headaches; they can also trigger cervicogenic and migraine headaches, any of which can leave you effectively disabled.
Read full blogEliminate Your Need for Opioids with Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Can Manage Your Pain so You can Kick the Drugs!
As stated by the American Physical Therapy Association,
“The White House has announced that APTA is among the organizations that have joined a public-private partnership to combat opioid usage and prescription drug abuse, and that the association will reach out to the public and its members to deliver the message that pain can be effectively managed through conservative, non-drug approaches.
Read full blogEnhance Your Health and Wellness Through Stretching
Discover How Something As Simple as Stretching Can Have So Many Benefits
Did you know that some simple physical movements can dramatically improve your overall health and wellness, wellbeing, and overall quality of life? Well, in the case of stretching, you definitely can!
Stretching exercises are a staple of physical therapy for just that reason. You might be surprised to find out just how many ways stretching can help you.
Read full blog5 Signs Physical Therapy May be the Solution for You
Can You Relate to Any of These Signs?
Physical therapy is not just used for surgical rehabilitation or athletic training. In fact, there are many reasons why a person might need the help of a physical therapist.
Below are five basic indicators that you could benefit from a visit with a physical therapist!
1. Your daily life is limited
There may not be any specific injury or pain you’re currently experiencing, but you’ve noticed it’s more difficult to do the things you enjoy.
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