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Is 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 blogTired of Dealing With Arthritis? Try Physical Therapy For Relief.
If you have arthritis, then you know all about the difficulties it can present with moving and functioning in everyday life. However, what you may not know is that physical therapy will help you to find relief from the pain of your arthritis.
There is no cure for arthritis, but the onset of arthritis can be slowed down exponentially through the benefits of physical therapy. When you work one-on-one with a licensed physical therapist, you’ll feel less discomfort by following the exercises and strategies that they will give you.
Read full blogHave A Surgery Approaching? Learn About The Benefits of PT
Did You Know That PT is Essential BEFORE Surgery Too?
Are you dreading an upcoming surgery? Working with a physical therapist both before and after surgery can help ease your transition and even improve your outcomes. Working with a physical therapist before your surgery – also known as “prehab” – can help you prepare emotionally and physically for your procedure.
Physical therapy, according to the American Physical Therapy Association, can help with overall wellness and injury prevention.
Read full blogAre You Living With Hip and Knee Pain? PT Can Help Provide Relief
PT Provides a Natural Solution to Hip and Knee Pain
Hip and knee pain are among the most common types of pain that people experience; they are among the top pains reported by adults in surveys conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
So, if you’re suffering from hip and knee pain, you’re not alone. Whether your knee hurts, your hip hurts, or you have pain in both joints, you are well aware that this pain can make it difficult to live the life you want.
Fortunately, physical therapy can help significantly with pain relief.
Read full blogIs This Key Element Missing From Your Exercise Routine?
Are You Familiar With the Many Benefits of Stretching?
There’s no denying it: Americans don’t get enough physical activity. Healthy adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity every week. THIS is the key element missing from your exercise routine.
If you already know that you need to be more active, you may be planning your own regular exercise routine. That’s a fantastic start, but don’t forget to finish correctly.
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Do you stretch regularly, or only when you wake up in the morning?
Some people think that stretching is an unnecessary part of exercising. The truth is, if you aren’t stretching regularly, you might be increasing the risk of injury in the future. You’re also going to have at least a few joints or places of your body that are not as flexible and mobile as they should be. Stretching is a necessary component of exercise.
Read full blogThe Importance of Nutrition in Combating Aches and Pains
Did You Know That Changing Your Diet Can Actually Lessen Your Pain?
Is chronic pain disrupting your daily routine? If you see a physical therapist to manage a chronic pain condition, you will likely be given nutritional advice as part of the process.
Although physical therapists are not nutritionists, they can provide nutritional advice to patients. Dietary changes can make a huge difference in reducing or eliminating pain in some chronic conditions.
Read full blogWaking Up in Pain? Your Mattress Could Be the Cause
Did You Know That Changing Your Sleeping Position Can Help You Get Rid of Aches and Pains?
Imagine waking up fully rested after a good night’s sleep. As you slowly awaken, you move to sit up… only to be met with a backache. As you move, the aches in your shoulders and neck become more noticeable, but as you stand up, they are overshadowed by the dull ache in your hips and legs.
Read full blogIs Chronic Back Pain Slowing You Down? PT is the Answer
Chronic Back Pain Doesn’t Have to Control Your Life
Do you feel as if your chronic back pain has locked you out of your own life? If so, you are certainly not alone. Approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) back pain at some point.
This nagging, excruciating symptom can be caused by a variety of underlying causes, in some cases worsening day by day until you can hardly move at all.
Chronic back pain can make it difficult to complete the numerous daily tasks that you need or want to perform.
Read full blog5 Ways You Can Get Active, Starting Today
PT Can Help You Develop a Personalized Exercise Routine!
Did you know that maintaining 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 are not meeting the US Department of Health and Human Services’ physical activity guidelines. Many people struggle to find the time or motivation to exercise.
The key is to find a fun activity that you enjoy doing that is also appropriate for your current fitness level.
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