Category Archives: Uncategorized
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January 20
Say No to Opioids! Physical Therapy can Help Reduce Pain
Posted in Uncategorized“The White House has announced that APTA is among the organizations that have joined a public-private partnership to combat opioid usage and prescription drug abuse, and that the association will reach out to the public and its members to deliver the message that pain can be effectively managed through...
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January 10
Surgery Might Not be Your Only Option to Relieve Back Pain. Things to Consider Before Back Surgery
Posted in UncategorizedThere are few more debilitating conditions than back pain. Ranging from a dull ache to excruciating, back pain can keep you from performing simple daily tasks you once enjoyed. While nearly 80 percent of adults experience back pain at some point in their lives, the treatments used to alleviate...
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December 20
An Active Lifestyle Can Improve Your Health. Try These 5 Activities to Get Moving.
Posted in UncategorizedIf 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...
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December 10
Do You Have Stress-Related Headaches? Physical Therapy Has the Solutions
Posted in UncategorizedWhen you see someone at work or in a difficult situation clutching his head, you may assume either that he’s under extreme stress, or that he has a headache. In fact, you may be right on both counts. Both physical and emotional stress can cause tension headaches; they can...
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November 20
Don’t be a Part of the Opioid Epidemic. Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Your Arthritis Pain
Posted in UncategorizedWhen a person suffers from arthritis, particularly in a weight-bearing joint like the knee or hip, taking an opioid painkiller for relief can be a powerful temptation. The bad news is that while an opioid can temporarily relieve pain, the patient’s bones continue to grind together, making the underlying...
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November 10
Get Control over Your Joint Pain! Physical Therapy is the Solution.
Posted in UncategorizedChronic joint pain is typically associated with arthritis, although there are other physical ailments that can lead to joint deterioration and pain. While physical therapy is not a cure for arthritis, it can help to alleviate the pain, increase your range of motion in the affected joints and help...
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October 20
Improve Your Nutrition to Decrease Pain and Inflammation
Posted in UncategorizedInflammation is a natural process the body uses to protect itself and to promote healing. During the inflammation process, your body increases its production of white blood cells. Chronic inflammation, however, can damage the body. Living with continual inflammation can cause pain, swelling, and redness in the affected areas....
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October 10
Stretching: A Healthy Part of Any Physical Therapy Program
Posted in UncategorizedCan some simple physical motions dramatically improve your overall health, wellness, and quality of life? In the case of stretching, the answer is most definitely yes. Stretching exercises are a staple of physical therapy for just that reason. You might be surprised to discover just how many ways stretches...
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September 20
How Do You Overcome Chronic Back Pain? Ask Our Physical Therapist
Posted in UncategorizedDid you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) back pain? That’s a depressing statistic, especially if you’re already one of those sufferers. Chronic back pain can prevent you from performing the countless daily tasks you need or want to perform. Even when you’re...
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September 10
5 Common Indicators that You Need Physical Therapy
Posted in UncategorizedPhysical therapy isn’t just for rehabilitation or athletes in training. There are many reasons why a person might need the assistance of a physical therapist. There are five basic indicators that you need to visit a physical therapist at Therapy Works. 1. You’re Experiencing Sharp Pain Sharp pain, especially...
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