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How Stretching Can Improve Your Overall Health
Did you know that some minor physical movements can significantly impact your overall health, wellness, and quality of life? If you’re wondering whether you should start stretching, the answer is an unequivocal yes.
Stretching exercises are a common component of physical therapy. You might be surprised at how many ways stretches can help you, especially when they are done correctly.
If you want to unlock a personalized stretching program designed just for you, contact Atta Rehab today to schedule an appointment.
Read full blogIs Poor Posture to Blame For Your Shoulder Impingement?
If your shoulder is bothering you, take a look at your posture. Are you sitting up straight? If not, this could be contributing to your shoulder pain!
Fortunately, a physical therapist can test to see what the cause of your pain is and help improve your posture, therefore also relieving your pain.
Not sure why you’re living in discomfort? Ready to get back to leading a pain-free life? Call our clinic today to find out more about improving your posture and addressing shoulder pain.
Read full blog5 Exercise Variations to Improve Your Health and Wellness
When you repeat the same exercise routine, it’s easy to fall into a rut or reach a plateau. Every time you repeat the same routine, your body becomes more accustomed to it. You’re no longer working as hard as you once were. This eventually results in you burning fewer calories, which defeats the purpose of your workout!
There are several things you can do to alter your workout and thus improve your results.
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 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.
Read full blog5 Benefits of Stretching To Improve Your Health
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.
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