Health Blog Category: health
ACHES AND PAINS IN THE MORNING? FIND OUT WHAT MIGHT BE CAUSING THEM.
A Troubleshooting Guide to Morning Aches and Pains
Do you leap out of bed excited at the thought of experiencing another morning — or do you just lie there, afraid to move because of the pain you’re likely to feel? Aches and pains are never welcome, but they can really dash your spirits when they plague you from your first waking moments. It helps to understand why these discomforts are occurring in various parts of your body, and how you can put a stop to them through safe, drug-free methods such as physical therapy.
Read full blogEXERCISE TO EASE CHRONIC ANXIETY THIS YEAR
A new year offers the potential for new opportunities and experiences.
For those who struggle with general and consistent anxiety, however, the prospect of the new year and the expectations that come with it can be tricky to maneuver.
It’s with this in mind that our physical therapy team reminds you of one of the most natural and effective ways to ease anxiety symptoms at any time of year is through regular exercise.
Read full blogTHE ROLE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY IN RELIEVING CHRONIC PAIN
Chronic pain is extremely common – with over 100 million sufferers in the U.S. alone – so if you are struggling with chronic pain, you are definitely not alone. Standard pain medications have so many undesirable qualities that you cannot rely on them fully to treat your pain, which can leave you wondering if you are just stuck with your pain. Fortunately, there is another potential solution. Physical therapy has been shown to be effective in reducing or even eliminating chronic pain.
Read full blogNO MORE OPIOIDS! SEEK HELP FROM A PHYSICAL THERAPIST.
You’ve seen the headlines, and you know that opioids are the major driver behind the widespread drug crisis in America. We also know that if you or a loved one has chronic pain, you may be feeling frustrated and confused about your options.
At our physical therapy clinic, we stand with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other professional organizations that recommend physical therapy and other alternatives over prescription opioids for the management of chronic pain.
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