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You Can Have the Life You Want with the Help of Physical Therapy!
Physical therapy improves the physical health of people with injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions.
An individualized physical therapy program is a conservative approach to managing these types of problems and improving overall health and well-being.
To learn more about physical therapy and how it can benefit you, contact us today!
Evidence of the success of physical therapy
Clinical studies support the benefits of physical therapy for health conditions like osteoporosis.
Read full blogDiscover How Something As Simple as Diet Change Can Relieve Pain!
Did You Know Nutritional Changes Can Help Ease Pain and Inflammation?
According to the Arthritis Foundation, certain foods and food ingredients may promote inflammation in the body and therefore exacerbate or prolong chronic pain.
But who says it has to be a chore to get healthy? You’ll be pleased to learn that simply by modifying your diet, you can better control chronic pain and inflammation (or possibly even avoid those symptoms entirely).
Read full blogReady to Become More Active? These 7 Tips Can Help
Get Moving with These Helpful Tips!
Have you become less active in recent years? It’s important to remain physically active in order to stay as healthy as possible.
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.
It isn’t always easy to stay active, especially if you’re already struggling with limited mobility.
Read full blog9 Ways Stretching Can Improve Your Health and Wellness
Is stretching part of your daily life? If not, it should be. Stretching is a great way to start your day and it comes with a wide range of benefits. Don’t know where to start? Don’t fret! Our licensed physical therapists can help you create a stretching plan that will work best for you. To find out more about how daily stretches and improve your quality of life, contact Cornerstone Physical Therapy today!
Read full blogStaying Active By Incorporating These 5 Easy Steps into Your Lifestyle
With your busy life, it can be difficult to find time for physical activity. We all understand too well the lengthy to-do list that never seems to get completed. After a full day of work, running errands, making dinner, and still trying to find time to relax, it can be tough to try and force yourself to get out there and exercise. Fortunately, there are some helpful tricks and tips you can incorporate into your daily life that can help you stay motivated and active throughout the day – without taking up too much of your valuable time!
Read full blogWhat’s the Difference Between Sprains and Strains?
It is a common misconception that “sprains” and “strains” are interchangeable terms. In reality, there are some key differences between the two. In order to understand how they differ, it is important to first understand what ligaments and tendons are.
Ligaments connect bones to bones within a joint, while tendons connect bones to muscles. When you experience a sprain, you are tearing or overstretching a ligament. Conversely, when you experience a strain, you are tearing or overstretching a tendon.
Read full blogFind Relief for Your Hip and Knee Pain with Physical Therapy
Your hips and knees provide complex movements for the body by incorporating multiple joints, muscles, and tendons. When there is damage to any of those joints, muscles, or tendons, it can make moving the hips or knees increasingly difficult.
Luckily, with the help of physical therapy, you can find relief for your hip and knee pain, in addition to decreasing your chances of sustaining a further injury in the future. For more information on how our services can benefit you, schedule a consultation to Cornerstone Physical Therapy today!!
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