Health Blog Category: Physical Therapy
You Can Rid Your Body of Aches and Pains – Without Opioids!
You don’t need to have a history of addiction to become dependent on opioids – in fact, many people who become addicted have never had any issues with drug dependency in the past. Fortunately, physical therapy can help provide the same pain relief in a much safer, healthier, and natural way.
As stated by the APTA website, “The White House has announced that APTA is among the organizations that have joined a public-private partnership to combat opioid usage and prescription drug abuse, and that the association will reach out to the public and its members to deliver the message that pain can be effectively managed through conservative, non-drug approaches.
Read full blogGot Arthritis Pain? Find Relief Without Medication
Taking an opioid painkiller for relief when a person has arthritis pain, especially in a weight-bearing joint like the knee or hip, can be a great temptation.
The bad news is that while an opioid can momentarily relieve pain, the patient’s bones continue to grind together, exacerbating the underlying source of the problem. That’s before you even consider opioids’ addictive properties. Rather than relying on opioids to relieve your arthritis pain, consider a chemical-free option: physical therapy.
Read full blogFeeling Stressed? Dealing With Pain? PT Could Provide Relief
When you see someone clutching his head at work or in a stressful circumstance, you could believe he’s either stressed out or has a headaches.
Indeed, you could be correct on both counts. Tension headaches can be caused by both physical and emotional stress; they can also be caused by cervicogenic and migraine headaches, all of which can render you effectively handicapped.
You may suffer from chronic or recurring headache discomfort, and you’re probably tired of taking painkillers all of the time.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy: The Answer To Your Aches and Pains
Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) back pain? That’s a depressing statistic, especially if you’re already one of those sufferers. Physical Therapy can help!
Chronic back pain can prevent you from performing the countless daily tasks you need or want to perform. Even when you’re not engaged in physical activity, your back pain may be keeping you miserable 24/7. But don’t assume that drugs can provide more than temporary relief, or that surgery won’t create more problems than it solves.
Read full blogWhat’s Causing Your Back Pain? How to Tell If It’s From a Herniated Disc
Is a Herniated Disc the Root of Your Back Pain?
A herniated disc refers to an issue like back pain with one of the rubbery cushions that are in between the vertebrae. A spinal disc has a soft jellylike interior with a tougher exterior.
Strange neck pains, back pains, or extremity symptoms can indicate a variety of potential problems – including one or more herniated discs. How can you tell for sure whether you have this specific problem?
Read full blogSay Hello To Good Mornings Again With Physical Therapy
Suffering from chronic pain can be a thing of the past.
Do you jump out of bed, ecstatic at the prospect of another new day, or do you lie there, terrified to move because of the anguish you’re sure to feel? Physical Therapy is the solution!
Aches and aches are never welcome, but they may truly dampen your mood if they start bothering you from the moment you wake up.
It’s useful to know why these aches and pains are happening in different places of your body, and how to avoid them using drug-free, non-invasive approaches like physical therapy at Wood Associates Physical Therapy Clinic
Call Wood Associates Physical Therapy Clinic today to request an appointment with one of our skilled physical therapists!
Read full blogShould You Seek Physical Therapy Before Using Opioids?
The simple answer is yes, you should!
You’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 Wood Associates Physical Therapy, we stand with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other professional organizations that recommend physical therapy and other alternatives over prescription opioids for the management of chronic pain.
Read full blogAre You Experiencing Chronic Pain? Improving Your Diet Could Help You Out!
Stop feeding your chronic pain!
Do you live with chronic pain? Do they make it difficult for you to enjoy your daily routine? Is it hard for you to do things that you once loved doing with ease?
If your discomfort has been continuously worsening, you may want to reconsider your eating habits! We truly are what we eat.
Inflammatory responses can be triggered by eating too much or the wrong foods, which can lead to muscle, nerve, or joint discomfort.
Read full blogDon’t Settle for Opioids – Physical Therapy Can Provide You With the Natural Pain Relief You Need
Living With Pain? Physical Therapy Can Help
What if someone told you that the opioids you’re taking for pain relief are actually making your arthritis worse? You’d probably want to listen to that person. Opioids like morphine and oxycodone alter your perception of pain. Actually, physical therapy is the solution to this
You might be “feeling no pain” when you take these pills, but it’s actually doing nothing to improve your arthritis symptoms.
Read full blogThe Secret Benefits of Stretching Before and After Your Workout
Do you work out every day? Working out daily is a wonderful way to maintain good levels of health and keep your body functioning at its optimum levels. Stretching is important to get some kind of healthy exercise on a daily basis!
Now, answer this question. If you do work out every day, are you stretching properly?
If you’re not stretching before and after your workout, you’re not really taking advantage of a complete workout routine.
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