Category Archives: Health and Wellness

  • December 10
    Getting to the Root of the Problem! Don’t Mask the Symptoms With Meds
    Posted in Health and Wellness

    Chronic pain and other types of pain can put a dent in your lifestyle. If you’re suffering from pain, be sure to give our office a call to learn how our physical therapists can get you on the path to a pain-free life. Don’t make the mistake of relying on meds, as meds only mask […]

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  • November 20
    9 Reasons Why You Need to Start Stretching
    Posted in Health and Wellness

    If you haven’t made stretching a part of your daily life yet, here is the only question we have for you: Why not? A good stretch is the perfect way to start your day, whether you’re young or old, fit or unfit. There are tremendous benefits to stretching, and we’re going to talk about why […]

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  • October 20
    5 Quick Tricks to Stay Active!
    Posted in Health and Wellness, Healthy Tips

    As humans, we are on a never-ending hamster wheel that demands we get as much done as possible, but it’s time that we all become a little more realistic about what is and isn’t possible through sheer willpower, especially with regards to staying active.   Repeat after us: My willpower has limits.   Try as […]

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  • August 10
    The Unexpected Benefits of Stretching
    Posted in Health and Wellness

    Many non-athletes — and even a few actual jocks — are guilty of either rushing through their warm-up stretching, or skipping the cool-down moves after the workout. Yet, along with cardio and strength-training, stretching also delivers significant health benefits. You probably already know that stretching extends your overall range of motion, while also elasticizing your […]

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  • June 20
    Still hurting? Your Diet Could Be Why  
    Posted in Health and Wellness

    What you put in your mouth can make your aches and pains worse. Like they say, “You are what you eat.” There are many foods that can cause inflammation and actually result in pain. Eating a healthier diet can help you feel better, without those nagging aches and pains. Foods To Say “No” To While […]

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  • April 20
    The Undeniable Link Between Nutrition and Pain
    Posted in Health and Wellness

    Every day, we learn more about the key role that proper nutrition plays in decreasing pain. Of course, the opposite is also true — poor dietary habits can lead to, or worsen chronic pain. It’s not unusual for physical therapists to walk their patients through their lifestyle habits in order to pinpoint habits that might […]

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  • February 10
    Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Plan
    Posted in Health and Wellness

    Some people wait longer than they need to when it comes to getting help for lower foot pain. Yet physical therapy can not only ease the immediate pain of plantar fasciitis, but improve the condition itself. What is Plantar Fasciitis? Because the plantar fascia runs from the ball of your foot to the heel, and […]

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  • January 20
    Massage Away Your Pain with Massage Therapy
    Posted in Health and Wellness, Physical Therapy

    Once considered a luxury that only the rich and pampered could afford — or justify as treatment — massage is now considered an integral part of many physical therapy programs. With a variety of massage techniques to address a range of health problems, the respected practice has been proven to help significantly reduce temporary or […]

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  • January 10
    How PT Can Reduce the Need for Opioids
    Posted in Health and Wellness, Physical Therapy

    With unintentional drug overdoses on a sharp increase within the U.S., more medical professionals are seeking treatment options that don’t carry the risk of painkiller addiction. Certainly, reducing pain through opioids can be a legitimate treatment. Yet mushrooming addiction rates make it obvious that methods such as physical therapy can often be a better first-line […]

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  • January 2
    Fall Prevention Tips for the Elderly
    Posted in Health and Wellness

    Physical therapy is too often seen as a “last chance” to help prevent further falls, especially for older patients who have already had a few close calls. Yet physical therapists do so much more than guide patients through helpful balance-enhancing movements — as crucial as those are. These professionals, can also be counted on to […]

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