Health Blog Category: Opioids
Physical Therapy: A Holistic Approach to Pain Relief
Discover How You Can Relieve Your Aches and Pains with Safe and Natural Treatments!
Pain is a serious problem in the world today. It is estimated that 1 in every 5 Americans suffer from some degree of chronic pain, and 8% of those sufferers find the pain so intense that they can’t carry out their normal activities.
It’s no wonder, then, that painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs have become such a mammoth industry.
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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 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 blogStressing Out Over Stress-Related Headaches? We Can Help
Find Relief for Persistent Headaches with Physical Therapy
If stress-related headaches happen so often that they affect your daily life, it’s time to start thinking about physical therapy for relief. Stress-related headaches, also called tension headaches, are the most common type of headache that affects people.
While not as serious as migraines, tension headaches are a sign that something in your body is “off.” Physical therapist can work with you to determine the cause and eliminate your stress-related headaches for good.
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Treat Your Arthritis Pain the Natural Way with Physical Therapy!
Stiffness and discomfort do not have to be part of our daily lives-and yet many people assume that they are doomed to suffer from arthritis pain.
If you have lost more of your mobility and productivity due to chronic joint inflammation, you may be disappointed by the usefulness of analgesic drugs or even alarmed by the potential dangers of such drugs.
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Move More Comfortably with Physical Therapy Treatments!
Are your weight-bearing joints acting more like pain-bearing joints these days? If you have a hip or knee that can’t support your body weight without causing annoying aches or agonizing pain, you may not be able to do your job, play sports, do household chores, or even find a comfortable sitting or sleeping position.
These limitations and frustrations may have you tossing back pain relief drugs or considering joint replacement surgery.
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Physical Therapy Can Help With Your Pain Relief Needs
Chronic back pain leads many people to consider surgery or addictive painkillers to deal with the problem. The depression that can accompany serious, long-lasting back pain can lead people to think that.
But what if surgery or opioids didn’t need to be a part of your story? If you’ve been thinking about surgery to finally feel some relief, contact our clinic today to find out how working with a physical therapist can be a possible solution to your chronic back pain.
Read full blogOpioids Don’t Have to be the Answer – Physical Therapy Can Provide Helpful and Safe Relief
Lose the Opioids and Turn to Physical Therapy!
Do you rely on drugs such as oxycodone or hydrocodone to help you get through your day without agonizing pain? Do you worry that these drugs may be placing your health at unacceptable risk? Do you feel anxious or count the minutes until your next dosage of these pain relievers regardless of that risk?
If so, you may be on the threshold of opioid dependence – a dangerous, potentially deadly situation.
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Have You Heard of The Health Benefits of Stretching?
There are a lot of different factors that contribute to maintaining ideal health.
Getting a full night’s rest every evening, drinking plenty of water throughout the day, and eating as well-balanced of a diet as possible are typically the top tips that are shared when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle.
However, this is just the tip of the iceberg.
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