Health Blog Category: natural pain relief
HOW TO STAY ACTIVE WHEN YOU HAVE A DESK JOB
At SportsCare Physical Therapy, we see hard-working patients who want to excel in their careers and provide for their families—but it’s hard to do that when dealing with an injury. Unfortunately, many people eventually realize that it’s the sedentary nature of their job that’s directly impacting their health and job performance.
Everyone needs to move a lot throughout the day. But if you sit for the majority of your work day, it’s essential to find a way to get moving more frequently.
Read full blogAdd Stretching to Your Daily Routine to Improve Your Health
Is it possible to increase your total health, wellness, and quality of life with a few simple physical motions? When it comes to stretching, the answer is unmistakably yes. For this reason, stretching exercises are a common part of physical therapy.
You might be shocked to see how many different ways stretches can benefit you. Here are some of the main reasons why our physical therapist could recommend stretches to help you live a better life.
Read full blogThe Secret Benefits of Stretching Before and After Your Workout
Do you work out every day? Working out daily is a wonderful way to maintain good levels of health and keep your body functioning at its optimum levels. It’s important to get some kind of healthy exercise on a daily basis!
Now, answer this question. If you do work out every day, are you stretching properly?
If you’re not stretching before and after your workout, you’re not really taking advantage of a complete workout routine.
Read full blogChange Your Diet and Change Your Life!
Inflammation is a natural defense mechanism that the body employs to keep itself safe and promote recovery. During the inflammatory response, your body produces more white blood cells. Chronic inflammation, on the other hand, can be harmful to one’s health.
Inflammation that persists can result in discomfort, swelling, and redness in the affected areas. It also raises your chances of developing diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and stroke. There are a number of strategies to enhance your nutrition while also reducing pain and inflammation.
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If you spend your days hobbling painfully from your bed to your reclining chair and back, the notion of pursuing any kind of vigorous activity may be the furthest thing from your mind.
The truth, however, is that getting active can vastly improve your health, your comfort, mobility, and overall quality of life. Keep reading to learn more about how physical activity can help you feel your best and enjoy better health! Contact us at SportsCare Physical Therapy.
Read full blogRegain Your Mobility by Relieving Hip and Knee Pains
Did you know that physical therapy can help you regain your mobility?
Hip and knee pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including excess weight, sports injuries, advancing age, and repetitive motion injuries.
Whatever the cause of your hip and/or knee pain, you must find a way to manage it if you are experiencing it on a regular basis.
Anti-inflammatories and other medications are commonly used to alleviate pain.
Read full blogGive Physical Therapy A Try Before Turning To Opioids For Pain Relief.
Physical therapy can help you govern your pain without drugs, giving you the opportunity to break away from opioids.
Long-term opioid use is not a good strategy for chronic pain management. Opioids simply relieve the symptoms (pain) of a larger problem, which increases the risk of addiction.
Physical therapy has been shown to be a far better option than opioids or other pharmaceutical painkillers for achieving real, measurable pain relief.
Read full blogFIND HELP FOR YOUR ARTHRITIS PAINS TODAY
Have you been diagnosed with arthritis? If so, you know how debilitating it can be. Arthritis is a joint disorder that causes them to become inflamed, and it affects millions of people every year. In fact, it is the most commonly reported chronic illness across the nation. When the joints become inflamed, it can lead to pain, stiffness, and lack of mobility. There are over 100 different types of arthritis that can be split into two categories: monoarthritis (where only one joint is affected) and oligoarthritis (where multiple joints are affected.) The two most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis, which develops from “wear and tear” of cartilage, and rheumatoid arthritis, which develops from overactive immune systems.
Read full blog5 Tips To Help You Address Your Chronic Back Pain Problem
A physical therapist could help you feel better, faster!
Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) back pain? It’s true! In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 1 in 5 people have chronic pain.
If you experience pain and discomfort on a daily basis, we encourage you to consult with a physical therapist who can work with you to address the symptoms and causes of your pain and help you gain better function.
Read full blogSay Hello To Good Mornings Again With Physical Therapy
Suffering from chronic pain can be a thing of the past.
Do you jump out of bed, ecstatic at the prospect of another new day, or do you lie there, terrified to move because of the pain you’re sure to feel?
Aches and aches are never welcome, but they may truly dampen your mood if they start bothering you from the moment you wake up.
It’s useful to know why these aches and pains are happening in different places of your body, and how to avoid them using drug-free, non-invasive approaches like physical therapy at SportsCare Physical Therapy
Call our clinic today to request an appointment with one of our skilled physical therapists!
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