Health Blog Category: Physical Therapy
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Avoid the Risk – Find Pain Relief Without Drugs
You know how pain relief can help to reduce your pain, if you are living with pain. Chronic pain, or pain lasting for three months or longer, is usually indicative of an underlying condition that needs to be treated. While medication is effective in masking pain in the short term, it won’t provide any relief in the long term. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), non-pharmaceutical pain treatment is actually preferred over pharmaceutical pain treatment, and in most cases, they even do a better job at controlling pain.
Read full blogAbsolutely Everything You Need To Know About Pre and Post Surgical Rehab
Are You Scheduling Surgery? Don’t Forget the Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Rehab
Are you thinking about scheduling major Pre and Post Surgical Rehab may not be as much of a certainty in life as death or taxes, but the reality is that many of us will undergo some kind of surgical procedure in our lives. surgery in the near future? If so, you may want to give serious thought to scheduling two other very important and crucial things: pre-operative and post-operative rehab.
Read full blogThe Meek’s Method Can Help People With Osteoporosis
Have you recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis? Do you notice your posture seems to get worse and worse? Are you looking for a safe, effective way to improve bone health? At Fitness Matters, our physical therapists are up to date on the most advanced strategies to improve bone health, including the Meek’s Method.
Osteoporosis is a common condition characterized by bone mineral density (BMD) loss and an increased risk of fractures. It is estimated that more than 10 million American adults older than 50 have osteoporosis, with a higher prevalence in women (30%) than in men (15%).
Read full blog6 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help You Improve Your Health
Do you notice your muscles feeling painful or achy throughout the day? Are you recovering from a recent injury or surgical procedure? Are you living with a chronic condition that causes constant discomfort? Whatever the case may be, physical therapy can help improve your health. While there are many benefits to physical therapy, below are some of the top 6 ways physical therapy can improve your quality of life:
1. Physical therapy can help you avoid injuries.
Read full blog5 Benefits of Treating Your Pain Naturally With Physical Therapy
If you are living with chronic pain or pain lasting three months or longer, you are not alone. In fact, according to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, approximately 100 million Americans live with chronic pain. Unfortunately, that also means that the dependency on prescription medications is continuously growing. In the year 2013, doctors across the U.S. prescribed nearly a quarter of a billion opioid prescriptions – that’s roughly a bottle per person in the United States.
Read full blogNeed Help Ditching the Pain Meds? Physical Therapy Can Help!
When it comes to living with chronic pain, you may think that you’re alone. The mental fatigue of having to deal with it can take a toll on your mind and body and can lead you to believe no one can understand.
But millions of individuals live with chronic pain every day. Whether prescription or over-the-counter, many have turned to pain medication to relieve this stress and cope with everything from back and joint pain to debilitating pain from accidents.
Read full blogLiving the Persistent Back Pain Blues? Try Changing Your Posture!
Improve Your Posture and Relieve Your Pain with Physical Therapy!
Most people are unable to sit and stand up straight. As adolescents, many of us can recall our parents and teachers telling us that good posture was the secret to good health later in life!
We all rolled our eyes back then, as this demand seemed irritating. However, we know that good posture goes beyond looks and confidence as we grow older.
Read full blogRelieve Those Sciatica Pains with Physical Therapy Treatments
You Don’t Have to Live in Pain Any Longer
Our bodies are made up of a complex network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Your sciatic nerve is the biggest nerve you have in your body. It stretches from the lumbar spine through the buttocks region, and if there is unnecessary pressure applied to it, it can cause you a world of problems.
Sciatica, also known as “lumbar radiculopathy,” is a very painful condition arising from the inflammation of the sciatic nerve.
Read full blogAre You Living Your Healthiest Life? Improve Your Health with These 4 Tips!
Discover Ways to Lead a More Active Life!
How many reminders do you have every day that you don’t get enough physical activity? Running shoes are collecting dust in your closet. The yoga mat is curled up in the back of your car. You keep paying for the gym membership, but don’t actually use it. We know that sticking to a day-to-day workout routine can be difficult, but hey, no one ever said New Year’s is the only time you can make a commitment to improving your health.
Read full blogReady to Gain More Energy and Say Goodbye to Pain?
Better Your Health with These 5 Tips!
If you have recently been dealing with pain and are searching for lasting relief, our physical therapists are here for you. With a personalized physical therapy plan, you can discover highly efficient ways to treat your pain and improve your overall energy levels.
Our physical therapists have the experience to help you actually live a pain-free life. Please contact our office today to learn more and arrange your first appointment with us!
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