Health Blog Category: chronic pain
Daily Stresses Can Lead to Headaches – Luckily, Physical Therapy Can Help
Relieve Your Stress-Related Headaches with Physical Therapy
The work day is almost over, but your inbox is full and your to-do list is long. You are already thinking about the many things you’ll have to handle in the evening, and what will be facing you when you reach your desk again tomorrow. You pinch the bridge of your nose, but to no avail.
The headache has already settled in, and is likely to distract you from the last few hours of your day.
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Treat Painful Arthritic Symptoms with Physical Therapy – Not Drugs
When a person is living with arthritis, especially in a weight-bearing joint like the knee or hip, taking an opioid painkiller for relief can be very tempting.
The unfortunate truth is, however, that while opioids can temporarily relieve pain, the arthritic bones still continue to grind together, making the underlying cause of the condition even worse.
That’s before even considering all of the addictive qualities of opioids.
Read full blogDid You Know Eating Healthy Could Aid in Pain Relief?
It’s True – Something as Simple as Nutrition Can Help Manage Pain!
This scenario as described by Healthline is one that all too many of us can relate to: “You may have noticed your pain climbs to a new level after eating certain meals. That’s because food can play a role in aggravating or reducing inflammation.”
Inflammation is a natural process that the body uses to protect itself and promote healing.
Read full blogWaking Up Achy? It May Be Time to Say Goodbye to Your Mattress
Did You Know You Could Relieve Your Aches and Pains by Changing Your Sleeping Situation?
Imagine waking up, fully rested after 8 hours of sleep. As you gently awake, you move to sit up… only to be hit with an ache in your back. The aches in your shoulders and neck quickly follow as you move, but as you go to stand up, they are eclipsed by the dull ache in your hips and legs.
Read full blogYou Don’t Have to Let Those Pains in Your Back Continue
Find Relief for Persistent Back Pain with Physical Therapy!
Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) back pain? That’s an unfortunate statistic, especially if you’re already one of those people living with back pain. Chronic back pain can prevent you from performing the many of the daily tasks that you need or want to perform.
While many people turn to pain management drugs for relief, they can do no more than provide temporary relief.
Read full blogRelieve Your Joint Pain and Move with Ease through PT Treatments
Discover How PT Can Help You Move Comfortably Once Again
Chronic joint pain is typically associated with arthritis, although there are other physical conditions that may lead to joint deterioration and pain.
Did you know that arthritis is the leading cause of disability across the United States? In fact, according to the Arthritis Foundation, approximately 50 million people live with arthritis.
While physical therapy is not a cure for arthritis, it can help to relieve pain, increase the range of motion in your affected joint(s), and help you control the problem so that it does not get any worse.
Read full blogManage the Discomfort of Herniated Discs with Physical Therapy
Have You Been Living with Herniated Disc Pain?
If you’ve been living with persistent pains, there’s a chance it could be due to a herniated disc. Strange neck pains, back pains, or extremity symptoms can indicate a variety of potential problems – including one or more herniated discs.
It can sometimes be difficult to determine if your pain is due to a herniated disc, and even if it is diagnosed, it can still be difficult to find the correct treatment strategies for your needs.
Read full blogPersistent Headaches Don’t Have to be Part of Your Life
Find Relief for Your Headaches with Physical Therapy Intervention
When you see someone at work or in a difficult situation clutching his head, you may assume either that he’s under extreme stress, or that he has a headache.
In fact, you may be right on both counts. Both physical and emotional stress can cause tension headaches; they can also trigger cervicogenic and migraine headaches, any of which can leave you effectively disabled.
Read full blogLiving With Achy and Painful Joints? Here are 3 Ways PT Can Help
Did You Know You Could Live Pain-Free with PT?
Do you have chronic pain? If so, you’re in the company of at least 20% of the United States population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
At our physical therapy clinic, we work with people every day who are dealing with the physical and mental effects of chronic pain caused by conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia.
So, if your joints are achy and stiff, we invite you to consider working with a physical therapist in the New Year.
Read full blogEnhance Your Health and Wellness Through Stretching
Discover How Something As Simple as Stretching Can Have So Many Benefits
Did you know that some simple physical movements can dramatically improve your overall health, wellbeing, and overall quality of life? Well, in the case of stretching, you definitely can!
Stretching exercises are a staple of physical therapy for just that reason. You might be surprised to find out just how many ways stretching can help you.
In fact, according to Mayo Clinic, “stretching can increase flexibility and improve your joints’ range of motion, helping you move more freely, and ensuring that you have equal flexibility on both sides might help protect you from injury.”
Listed below are some of the main reasons why our physical therapists commonly prescribe stretches to make our patients lives better!
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