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June 20
Dealing With Tension Headaches? Physical Therapy Can Help.
Posted in HeadachesHave you ever seen someone at work or in a difficult situation holding their head? What was your first initial thought? Most of us would assume either that they’re under extreme stress, or that they have a headache. In fact, you may be right on both counts. Both physical...
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June 10
Are You Battling Opioid Addiction? There’s A Better Option Available!
Posted in OpioidsIf you are suffering from arthritis, particularly in a weight-bearing joint like the knee or hip, taking an opioid painkiller for relief can be a powerful temptation for you. All you want is for the pain to subside so that you can get on with your day, right? Unfortunately,...
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May 20
Physical Therapy Isn’t Only For Recovery After Surgery
Posted in Physical Therapy, Surgical RehabilitationRanging from a dull ache to excruciating, back pain can keep you from performing simple daily tasks you once enjoyed. There are few conditions that are more uncomfortable than back pain. While nearly 80 percent of adults experience back pain at some point in their lives, the treatments used...
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May 10
Are You Constantly In Pain? It May Be Time To Change Your Diet
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical Therapy, NutritionInflammation is a natural process the body uses to protect itself and promote healing. During the inflammation process, your body increases its production of white blood cells. Chronic inflammation, however, can damage the body. Living with continual inflammation can cause pain, swelling, and redness in the affected areas. It...
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April 20
3 Reasons To Add Stretching Into Your Daily Routine!
Posted in Stretching, Physical TherapyYou might not think about it, but there are many simple physical motions you can do every day that will dramatically improve your overall health, wellness, and quality of life! Stretching happens to be one of them. These exercises are a staple of physical therapy, a natural and safe...
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April 10
Chronic Pain Controlling Your Life? It’s Time For a Solution
Posted in Health & Wellness, Healthy Tips, Physical Therapy, chronic painDid You Know PT Can Help Even the Most Persistent Pain? 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. Chronic back pain can prevent you from performing the countless...
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March 20
5 Activities To Put You On a Path Toward Better Health
Posted in Health & Wellness, Healthy Tips, Physical TherapyDo you spend your days hobbling painfully from your bed to your reclining chair and back? Does the simple idea of taking part in any kind of vigorous activity make you cringe? Physical activity is most likely the furthest thing from your mind if you suffer from chronic pain....
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March 10
5 Ways To Know You Need Physical Therapy
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyPhysical therapy isn’t just for rehabilitation or athletes in training. There are many reasons why a person might need the assistance of a physical therapist, including injuries, illnesses, and chronic pain conditions. We put together a list of five basic indicators that you need to visit a physical therapist....
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February 20
Experiencing Back Pain? A Herniated Disc Could Be The Culprit
Posted in Back PainExperiencing Back Pain? A Herniated Disc Could Be The Culprit You may have been in this position before. Something feels terribly wrong with your back, but you’re not quite sure what it is. You might be experiencing strange neck pains, back pains, or other symptoms in your extremities. These...
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February 10
4 Reasons Hip and Knee Pain Doesn’t Have to Control Your Life
Posted in Hip and Knee PainIf you have been struggling with hip and knee pain for a while, it may feel like your pain is here to stay. You might even feel like nothing in the world can offer you lasting joint pain relief! Good news is on the horizon though — physical therapy...
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