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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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March 10
Why Use Opioids When You Can Find Natural Relief?
Posted in Aches and Pain, Health and Wellness, Physical TherapyWe’re all aware of the opioid crisis plaguing the nation. It’s scary – it’s as if every time we turn on the news, we hear another story about the epidemic. Approximately 11.5 million people in the United States misused the painkilling drugs they were prescribed, costing an estimated $504 million in economic costs. According to […]
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February 20
Eating Right: A Simple Technique for Reducing Pain and Inflammation
Posted in Chronic Pain, Health and Wellness, Physical TherapyDo 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 the right ones can help you […]
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February 10
Arthritic Pains Wearing You Down? Try Physical Therapy
Posted in Arthritic Pain, Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyIf you are living with arthritis, you’re not alone. In fact, there are over 100 different types of arthritis that people are diagnosed with. If you are living with painful, achy, or weak joints, you may be experiencing the symptoms of arthritis. The most common demographic to be diagnosed with arthritis are elderly; however, […]
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January 20
Why Use Opioids When You Can Find Natural Relief?
Posted in Health & Wellness, Healthy Tips, Physical TherapyWe’re all aware of the opioid crisis plaguing the nation. It’s scary – it’s as if every time we turn on the news, we hear another story about the epidemic. Approximately 11.5 million people in the United States misused the painkilling drugs they were prescribed, costing an estimated $504 million in economic costs. According to […]
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January 10
Do You Know The Difference Between Sprains and Strains?
Posted in Health & Wellness, Joint Pain, Physical TherapyWe’ve all been there – walking down the street, not paying attention when suddenly your ankle slips off the curb. There’s immediate pain, but it’s difficult to determine if it’s an injury that will go away on its own with a little RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) treatment, or if a visit to the doctor […]
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