Health Blog Category: Physical Therapy
Looking to Improve Your Health and Wellness? PT Can Help
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 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 blogBack Pain Can Be Challenging – Could a Herniated Disc Be The Culprit?
Relieve Your Back Pain with the Help of Physical Therapy!
If you’ve had back pain, it could be due to a herniated disc. The herniated disc can put extra pressure on the muscles and nerves around the spinal column.
According to The National Institute of Health, “The highest prevalence [of herniated disc cases] is among people aged 30-50 years, with a male to female ratio of 2:1. There is little evidence to suggest that drug treatments are effective in treating herniated discs.” This is especially important because so many people try to lean on medication for relief, creating other health problems for themselves.
Read full blogPhysical 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.
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 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.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy: Treating Arthritis Without the Drugs
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.
Read full blogReady to Kick Hip and Knee Pain? We Can Help!
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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