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You Can Have a Quicker Recovery After Surgery With Pre-Hab!
Do you require surgical intervention? Do you work in a physically demanding job or participate in a physically demanding sport? Is it true that your muscles and joints are weaker than they once were? If you recognize yourself in any of these instances, preventative rehabilitation, sometimes known as “pre-hab,” may be beneficial.
Participating in pre-hab therapies has several advantages. It can help the body heal faster and avoid injuries, all while speeding up recovery time.
Read full blogThe Secret To Managing Arthritis Pain Without Medication
Arthritis affects more than 50 million American adults, and is also the leading cause of disability in the United States. Most people believe it’s something that people only experience with old age, but it can actually happen to anyone at any age!
Arthritis can come from pain in the ankles, knees, hands, elbows, or hips. Sometimes it’s a pop in your knee as you descend a flight of stairs, or a painful crack in your fingers when you try to open a jar.
Read full blogYour Headaches May Be Caused By A Serious Problem. Here’s How A Physical Therapist Can Help.
Does this scenario sound familiar to you?
It’s nearly five o’clock at work on a Monday. You’ve been anxiously watching the time for hours, but you have a to-do list of twenty things, and the emails just keep popping up in your inbox. On top of this, you know that even when you go home tonight, all you’ll be able to think about is how much work is waiting for you at your desk tomorrow morning.
Read full blogIf You’re Living With Back Pain, The Culprit May Be A Herniated Disc
Did you know that a herniated disc can occur anywhere in your spine? At our physical therapy clinic, we see disc herniations frequently among our patients with back, arm, and/or leg pain.
Have you ever felt the sensation that an electric shock is going from your lower back to your legs? Ever experience weakness in your muscles or numbness in your arms and legs? If you’ve answered yes to either of those questions, it could be that you have a herniated disc as well!
Read full blogCould Physical Therapy Eliminate Your Pain? 5 Questions To Ask Yourself
How many times a day are you noticing popping or cracking in your joints? Do you carry over-the-counter pain medications around with you in your bag in case of a headache? Do you have pillows behind you at your work desk because your back bothers you? Chances are, you have a chronic pain problem that is demanding the special touch of a physical therapist!
Physical therapy is an extremely beneficial kind of treatment that offers solutions to many of the most common types of pain.
Read full blogSurgery May Make Your Pain Worse. Try Physical Therapy Instead
Do you suffer from constant aches and pains for reasons you just can’t put your finger on that cause you to feel the need to turn down fun plans and opportunities? Have you gotten used to feeling a spasm here or there, but summed it up to getting older? Dealing with a chronic pain problem can really suck the fun out of aging.
Maybe you’ve delayed seeking medical treatment for your problem because you’re afraid of one particular solution: surgery.
Read full blogThe Truth About Daily Stretching: Is It Really Exercise?
Getting a full night’s rest, staying hydrated during the day, and eating well-balanced meals are the most commonly shared tips when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, maintaining your heart health and nervous system. But this probably isn’t news to you! There are a ton of different factors that contribute to maintaining your health. However common this information may be, this is just scraping the surface, as there are so many other aspects of your body that need your full support and attention to stay in proper working condition!
Read full blog7 Easy Ways To Add More Exercise Into Your Routine
Whether you realize it or not, you’re probably living a very sedentary life. It’s pretty common to be less active the older we get, but if we want to remain as healthy as possible, we must incorporate as much physical activity into our daily lives as we can!
Some people make the excuse that they don’t have time to exercise because of their job, kids, sports, or other things they like to fit in their routine.
Read full blogThe Dangerous Truth About Taking Prescription Painkillers…
Are you taking opioids for your arthritis pain? If you are, you should be aware that opioids like morphine and oxycodone are actually making your arthritis worse.
Prescription medication may “relieve” your pain for a while by blocking your ability to perceive it, but they don’t eliminate it. So if you’re taking an opioid and believe it’s relieving your pain, know that it’s actually doing nothing to improve the symptoms of your arthritis.
Read full blog3 Benefits Of Physical Therapy You Don’t Want To Miss Out On!
Back pain is a total drag, plain and simple. Many people get fed up after years of dealing with it and consider costly surgeries or addictive pain medication to handle the problem. However, what they may not know is that surgery and opioids aren’t the only options available to people suffering from this condition.
If you’ve been dealing with chronic back pain and are thinking about surgery to finally feel some relief, contact our clinic today to learn about how working with a physical therapist can be an alternative solution to your chronic back pain.
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