Health Blog Category: active lifestyle
Are You Underestimating the Importance of Stretching?
Stretching Should Be For Everyone– Not Just Runners!
Did you know that stretching is a critical part of a healthy daily routine? If you don’t have a stretching routine in place, you should start one right away! A good stretch is an excellent way to begin your day, regardless of your age or fitness level. Stretching, according to the Mayo Clinic, “can increase flexibility and improve your joints’ range of motion, allowing you to move more freely.
Read full blogIs Poor Posture the Source of Your Back Pain?
Are you constantly forgetting to sit up straight? Do you have shoulder pain after a long day at work or have noticed you’re developing a hunchback? If so, you may have Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS). This is a fairly common ailment that affects people of all ages!
UCS is a muscle imbalance in the head and shoulders that is common in people who sit at a desk or sit with poor posture for the majority of the day.
Read full blog9 Ways Stretching Can Improve Your Health and Wellness
Is stretching part of your daily life? If not, it should be. Stretching is a great way to start your day and it comes with a wide range of benefits. Don’t know where to start? Don’t fret! Our licensed physical therapists can help you create a stretching plan that will work best for you. To find out more about how daily stretches and improve your quality of life, contact our office today! Our innovative care strategies at Fitness Matters will help you find quick relief.
Read full blogSay Goodbye to Those Persistent Stress-Related Headaches
You know the feeling – the sudden pain that tells you a headache is coming on. It happens to all of us. Stress headaches are typically defined as a “band of pressure” that can be felt around your head, usually accompanied by tenderness of the skull and overall achiness within the head. Sometimes, the pain can be alleviated with over-the-counter medication, such as Ibuprofen, Tylenol, or Advil. However, sometimes stress headaches persist despite pain-management drugs, especially if you are prone to chronic headaches.
Read full blogRid Yourself of Those Pounding Headaches With PT Treatments
If you are suffering from headaches, you are not alone. In fact, the International Headache Society states that headaches are the third most common pain complaint of pain across the world. It is no secret that headaches can cause limits to your daily life. Fortunately though, physical therapy can help you overcome those painful barriers.
Our innovative care strategies at Fitness Matters will help you find quick relief.
Read full blogGet Moving Once Again with Physical Therapy
If you’ve been living with acute or chronic pain, physical therapy can help. Whatever your injury or underlying condition may be, our licensed physical therapists understand how pain can significantly impact your daily life.
Physical therapists are movement experts who are trained in several different methods and modalities that are natural, non-invasive, and successful. Schedule a consultation today to find out how physical therapy can benefit you!
Our innovative care strategies at Fitness Matters will help you find quick relief.
Read full blogChoosing How to Exercise– Cardio or Weightlifting?
How do you like to exercise? When it comes to physical therapy and exercising for good health, both cardio exercise and weightlifting have equal importance.
Cardiovascular exercise is without a doubt the most effective way to boost stamina and endurance. If the ultimate goal is to gain mass or recover physical strength, weightlifting would be the primary focus.
Even if your primary focus is on one type of exercise, it is critical to incorporate the other into your routine.
Read full blogAre You Experiencing Any of These 4 Running Injuries? PT Can Help You Heal!
Running is a great way to improve your health and stay in shape. Unfortunately, there are several types of sports injuries associated with running. The good news? There are just as many ways to heal from running injuries, as well as prevent them from occurring.
Fitness Matters in Columbus, Westerville, & Pickerington, Ohio has years of experience treating athletes with various running injuries. We can help you if you’re struggling to make a full recovery!
Read full blogAvoid 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.
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