Category Archives: Uncategorized
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August 5
5 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help You Avoid Risky Treatment Methods
Posted in UncategorizedHave you been suffering from chronic pain, or pain lasting longer than three months? If so, you are not alone. According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, at least 100 million Americans are living with chronic pain. Because of this, there has been a larger and larger demand...
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June 20
5 Reasons Why Stretching Will Benefit Your Overall Health
Posted in UncategorizedStretching is an important part of physical therapy, and many physical therapists will include specific stretches into their sessions. Strength and endurance are both undeniably important; however, stretching is a crucial part of anyone’s exercise regimen, whether you are an athlete or someone coping with aches and pains. Stretching...
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June 10
How to Make Your Stress-Related Headaches Disappear
Posted in UncategorizedDid you know that headaches are the third most common pain complaint throughout the world? They can impact your quality of life and make it difficult to function normally. Luckily, headache relief can be found through physical therapy. Your trained physical therapist will work with you to provide pain...
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May 20
7 Secrets Toward Motivating Yourself to be Active
Posted in UncategorizedFor many of us, staying in shape can turn into an “all-or-nothing” attitude. Maybe we had a long day at work, or maybe we have to drive our kids to their extracurricular activities, or maybe it’s dark and cold and we simply don’t want to put in the effort....
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May 10
How to Treat Arthritis Pain Without Medication
Posted in UncategorizedWhat is arthritis? Arthritis can sometimes serve as a bit of an umbrella term. It is used to describe over 100 different types of joint pain and joint disease experienced by millions of people. It is true that arthritis seems to favor the elderly, as it becomes more...
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April 19
Ached by Lower Back Pain? Stand up Straighter with Physical Therapy
Posted in UncategorizedLower back pain is a sensation all too familiar to millions of people. This ache can hinder many aspects of your life: working, spending time with friends and family, partaking in the activities you enjoy, and even just relaxing. The World Health Organization estimates that in the United States,...
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April 10
Eating Right: A Simple Technique for Reducing Pain and Inflammation
Posted in UncategorizedDo you deal with chronic pain or inflammation in your daily life? It isn’t uncommon, but it is avoidable. While exercise is a crucial part of your physical therapy regimen, proper nutrition can also play an important role. The foods you eat work to fuel your body, and eating...
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March 22
Want to Recovery Even Faster? Try Pre-hab!
Posted in UncategorizedIf you are considering surgery, you are probably well aware of the need for rehab post-surgery. Rehab sessions with a physical therapist are a major part of the process of getting surgery — without the physical therapy of rehab, it is difficult and sometimes impossible to get on your...
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March 11
Say No to Sciatica Today with Physical Therapy!
Posted in UncategorizedThe sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body. It extends from the lumbar spine through the buttocks area. Sciatica is pain that results from the irritation of the sciatic nerve. Generally, pain is felt in the lumbar area and behind the thigh. The pain can...
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February 20
Increasing Core Strength for Better Balance
Posted in UncategorizedCore Strength Training: A Powerful Form of Physical Therapy If you’ve been referred for physical therapy, your doctor may have recommended that you undergo something called “core training.” Don’t feel bad if you had no idea what the physician was talking about ‒ many people are either confused or...
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