Health Blog Category: Health and Wellness
Best Exercises to Increase Mobility After Surgery
Recovering from surgery can be a challenging journey, but regaining mobility is key to getting back to your daily activities and improving your quality of life. Mobility is essential because it helps you move comfortably and reduces the risk of developing stiffness and long-term pain. When it’s time to start moving again, having a plan can make all the difference.
Introducing exercises at the right pace can help gently encourage your body to heal.
Read full blogNatural Methods to Sleep Better and Pain-Free Every Night
A restful night’s sleep is vital for everyone, but pain can make this simple need seem unreachable. It’s frustrating when discomfort keeps you awake, affecting your energy and mood the next day. Finding ways to sleep better without relying on medications can lead to more peaceful nights and brighter days.
Pain can interfere with sleep cycles, leaving you feeling unrested. It’s important to understand how sleep and pain are linked and how small changes can make a big difference in your rest quality.
Read full blogHow to Get Dressed Without Pain: Tips for Everyday Activities
Getting dressed is a simple task for many, yet for those dealing with pain, it can be a daily struggle. Pain during dressing can turn an everyday routine into a daunting challenge, impacting your independence and how you start your day.
The trouble often comes from bending, stretching, or standing for long periods. These movements can be hard for people with limited mobility or pain from conditions like arthritis or back issues. However, with practical approaches, it’s possible to reduce the discomfort and regain some ease in dressing routines.
Read full blogSick Of Depending On Opioids For Pain Relief? PT Can Provide a Safe, Natural, and Effective Solution
Opioids create dependency as they do not solve painful issues. This is a frightening time, but there is a solution.
As we all know, our country is dealing with an opioid crisis. Prescription medication addiction is expected to affect 11.5 million people in the United States. An opioid overdose claimed the lives of 116 individuals every day in 2016.
Physical therapy is a pain-relieving treatment that is natural, safe, and effective.
Read full blogSprains and Strains Can Cause Long-Term Pain…But With Physical Therapy, They Don’t Have To!
Does this scenario seem familiar? You’re walking down the sidewalk, when suddenly – your ankle slips off the curb. You feel an immediate twinge of pain, but you’re unsure whether or not it requires a trip to the doctor.
It is true that many mild injuries can be treated with the R.I.C.E (rest, ice, compression, elevation) method; however, some injuries require the help of a medical professional.
It can be difficult to determine where your injury is, and it can also be difficult to determine if the injury you sustained is a sprain or a strain.
Read full blogLooking for More Physical Activity? Try These Tips!
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 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!
Read full blogPain and Inflammation Could Be a Thing of the Past with Simple Diet Changes!
Did You Know a Nutritional Diet Could Help You Beat Your Pain?
Are you experiencing pain and inflammation in your joints? Many people may not realize that nutrition can play a crucial role in preventing and even eliminating these conditions in the body.
It’s important to understand what pain and inflammation are, the causes and symptoms, and how both nutrition and physical therapy can help.
Contact our office regarding how we can help treat your pain and inflammation.
Read full blogThe Best Treatment Method for Solving All of Your Aches and Pains
Whether you have recently started waking up with generalized aches and pains, or suffering from chronic pain for a long time, physical therapy has been proven to be the best possible treatment method for you. A sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise, poor nutrition or an injury can all contribute to aches and pains. The bad news is that the pain is probably not going to go away on its own. The good news is that a physical therapist can put you back on the right track and help get rid of those aches and pains.
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