Health Blog Category: Physical Activity
5 Reasons You Should Start Stretching More
How Stretching Can Improve Your Daily Life & Overall Health
Have you ever noticed how good stretching feels after a nap, first thing in the morning, or after vigorous physical activity?
That good feeling is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the numerous health benefits that regular stretching can provide.
Because of this, our physical therapists frequently suggest specific types of stretching exercises to supplement other physical therapy modalities.
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We lead very sedentary lives nowadays. According to PT in Motion News, 80 percent of Americans aren’t meeting physical activity guidelines set forth by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Finding the time or the motivation to exercise is difficult for many people. However, maintaining a high level of physical activity can give you a longer life and also improve the overall quality of it as well.
The key to getting in more physical activity is to find something fun that you enjoy doing and that also fits your current fitness level.
Read full blogAre You Living With Hip and Knee Pain? Physical Therapy Could Help
Lasting Relief for Hip & Knee Pain with Physical Therapy
Hip and knee pain are some of the most common types of pain people deal with – they are some of the top pains listed on the Centers for Disease Control surveys of adults reporting joint pain. So if you are struggling with hip and knee pain, you are definitely not alone. Whether your knee hurts, your hip hurts, or you are struggling with pain in both joints, you are well aware of the fact that such pain can make it much harder to live the life you prefer.
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Do you have chronic pain? If so, you’re not alone! In reality, you’re in the company of at least 20% of the United States population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Chronic pain is more common than you realize, and it keeps many people from living their normal lives.
At our physical therapy clinic, we work with people every day who are dealing with the physical and mental effects of chronic pain caused by conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia.
Read full blogRelieve Those Sciatica Pains with Physical Therapy Treatments
You Don’t Have to Live in Pain Any Longer
Our bodies are made up of a complex network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Your sciatic nerve is the biggest nerve you have in your body. It stretches from the lumbar spine through the buttocks region, and if there is unnecessary pressure applied to it, it can cause you a world of problems. Sciatica, also known as “lumbar radiculopathy,” is a very painful condition arising from the inflammation of the sciatic nerve.
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You Can Do A Lot for Yourself by Participating in PT Both Before and After Surgery!
Surgery can be very painful and traumatic for the body to go through, so it’s typically only performed when there are simply no other choices available. If surgery is in the immediate future, you might have already addressed a post-operative physical therapy appointment with your doctor.
It is incredibly normal (and highly recommended!) to see a physical therapist during rehabilitation.
Read full blogDo You Suffer From Lower Back Pain? Physical Therapy Can Help
3 Easy Ways To Start Managing Your Pain
Dealing with back pain can be extremely uncomfortable and inconvenient. Tons of people turn to prescription medication to manage their pain, but with opioid dependence on the rise, many of them are looking for a better option. According to a study in the BMC Health Services medical journal, physical therapy can decrease dependency on pain medication while also reducing the out-of-pocket costs for patients.
Read full blogRelieve Your Pain Without Drugs! Find Natural Pain Relief Today
Pain is a serious problem in today’s world. An estimated 1 out of every 5 Americans suffers from some degree of chronic pain, and 8 percent of those sufferers find the pain so intense that they can’t pursue their normal activities. It’s little wonder, then, that painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs have grown into such a mammoth industry.
Unfortunately, these drugs offer their own share of troubles, from addiction to dangerous effects on internal organs.
Read full blogReady to Overcome Your Hip and Knee Pains? Give PT a Try
Do your weight-bearing joints feel more like pain-bearing joints these days? If you have a hip or knee that just can’t support your body weight without causing annoying aches or agonizing pains, you may be unable to perform your job, play sports, handle household tasks, or even find a comfortable sitting or sleeping position.
These limitations and frustrations might have you taking potentially risky painkillers or considering joint replacement surgery. Fortunately, many causes of hip and knee pain respond quite well to physical therapy – the natural approach to pain management.
Read full blogHerniated Discs Can Be a Real Pain in the Back – Are You Living with One?
If you’ve been experiencing back pain, it just may be a herniated disc. A herniated disc can put extra pressure on the muscles and nerves around the spinal column.
Symptoms may include pain on one side of the body, pain that radiates to the arms or legs, aching, burning sensations in the affected area, and pain with certain movements.
How will physical therapy help my herniated disc?
Physical therapy plays a critical role in recovering from a herniated disc.
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