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August 10
Move Freely Again By Finding Effective Relief for Your Hip and Knee Pains
Posted in Aches and Pain, Health and WellnessMove with Comfort and Ease with the Help of our Physical Therapists! The knee is considered a hinge joint while the hip is a ball-and-socket joint. They are both complex joints with a network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bone, and cartilage all working together to keep you moving. With this many moving parts, it’s not […]
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July 20
3 Reasons Not to Skip Stretching After Exercising
Posted in Chronic PainDon’t Just Get That Regular Exercise — Do Your Post-Workout Stretches, Too! There’s no doubt about it: American aren’t getting enough physical activity. Healthy adults should be making a point of getting at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity every week. If you already know that you need to be more active, you may […]
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July 10
Is the pain in your back caused by a herniated disc? Here’s how to know.
Posted in Back PainA herniated disc refers to an issue with one of the rubbery cushions that are in between the vertebrae. A spinal disc has a soft jellylike interior with a tougher exterior. Symptoms of a Herniated Disc While most herniated discs occur in the lower back, they also can occur in the cervical area. Symptoms are […]
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June 22
NO MORE OPIOIDS! Seek help from a physical therapist.
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyYou’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 […]
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June 8
Hip and Knee Pain Relief with Physical Therapy
Posted in Aches and Pain, Health and Wellness, Physical TherapyThere are so many causes of hip and knee pain, from excess weight to sports injuries, advancing age to repetitive motion injuries. Whatever the cause of your hip and/or knee pain, if you are experiencing it regularly you need to find a way to manage it. Many people use medications like anti-inflammatories to minimize their […]
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May 18
Why it’s Important to Get Active! Here are 5 Fun Activities for all Fitness Levels.
Posted in Health & Wellness, Health and Wellness, Physical TherapyMaintaining a high level of physical activity can possibly lengthen your life as well as improve the overall quality. According to PT in Motion News, 80 percent of Americans aren’t meeting physical activity guidelines set forth by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Finding the time or motivation to exercise is difficult for […]
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May 4
Treat Stress-Related Headaches with Physical Therapy. Find Out How it Works.
Posted in Headaches, Health and Wellness, Physical TherapyThere is nothing worse than that feeling of having your head in a clamp. Whether the pain starts in your neck, the back of your head, or front and center behind your eyes, stress headaches can derail your entire day. While reducing your stress level can often reduce your stress-related headaches, getting rid of the […]
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April 6
Reducing Inflammation with the Right Nutritional Fuels
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyDoes your daily life revolve around chronic pain or inflammation? While this is a common everyday roadblock that many people experience, there are actually some simple ways to avoid it. It is no secret that exercise is a crucial part of any physical therapy regimen, but fueling your body with nutritional meals also plays an […]
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April 6
5 Reasons Why Stretching Will Benefit Your Overall Health
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical Therapy, StretchingStretching 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 helps in increasing flexibility, which can […]
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March 20
Relieve Your Pain While Also Increasing Your Energy with These 5 Steps
Posted in Health and Wellness, Physical TherapyIf you live with pain, you know how limiting it can be. Fortunately, there are some simple lifestyle changes you can make in order to decrease your pain while simultaneously increasing your energy. When you do these in addition to your physical therapy treatments, you can help recover from your pain and reach the physical […]
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