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Arthritis and Opioids Don’t Have to Go Hand-in-Hand
Discover the Natural Healing Benefits of Physical Therapy
Arthritis is a broad term that refers to hundreds of different diseases. Inflammation and joint pain are two of the most common symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other types of arthritis.
Whatever type of arthritis you have, you’re probably dealing with varying degrees of pain. We’re here to let you know that there is a better option than opioids for finding arthritis pain relief – contact Total Care Physical Therapy to learn more.
Read full blogCommon Ways Physical Therapy Can Help You Combat Joint Pain
Arthritis is a common cause of joint pain that can affect people of all ages. While there is no cure for arthritis, you can learn how to manage your arthritis pain naturally with physical therapy.
Prescription pain relievers may appear to be the only option for many people living with chronic arthritis pain.
Our skilled physical therapists, on the other hand, advise performing a variety of targeted exercises to reduce inflammation, increase mobility, and relieve arthritis pain.
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Physical Therapy Can Help Manage Pain so You Can Reclaim Your Life
Chronic back pain is defined as pain that lasts three months or longer. This type of pain can be caused by a number of factors, including spinal arthritis, aging, disc issues, and myofascial pain syndrome.
Spinal arthritis causes pain due to the slow thinning of the cartilage inside the spine. Compression around your surrounding nerves may occur with a herniated or bulging disc, resulting in pain.
Read full blogIs Your Back Pain Caused By a Herniated Disc?
If you have had back pain, there is a chance it is caused by a herniated disc. A herniated disc can place extra pressure around the spinal column on the muscles and nerves.
Your symptoms may include pain on one side of the body, pain that radiates to the arms or legs, pain in the affected region, burning sensations, and pain during certain movements.
If you think you may be plagued by a herniated disc, there’s good news on the horizon for you!
Read full blogCould Physical Therapy Be The Answer To Your Hip and Knee Pain?
Do your weight-bearing joints these days feel more like joints that only bear the pain? You may not be able to do your work, play sports, perform household chores, or even find a comfortable sitting or sleeping position if you have a hip or knee that can’t sustain your body weight without causing annoying aches or agonizing pains.
With these limitations and frustrations, you may be gulping down painkillers or considering joint replacement surgery.
Read full blogThe Safe and Natural Way To Treat Aches & Pains
Physical therapy is the best possible form of care for many different conditions and injuries. Whether you have just started waking up with generalized aches and pains, or have suffered from chronic pain for a long time, a physical therapist can help ease your symptoms and teach you why they occurred in the first place.
Tons of things can lead to aches and pains, such as leading a sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise, inadequate diet, or injury.
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 blog5 Easy Ways to Get More Physical Activity Into Your Day
We live moderately sedentary lifestyles in this day and age. Millions of Americans are risking serious health consequences simply because they do too much sitting and not enough moving around and exercising.
Did you know that 80 percent of the U.S. population falls short of the Physical Activity Guidelines recommended by the Department of Health and Human Services? It’s the sad truth. You may not find that information shocking, especially if you’re one of those 80 percent.
Read full blog7 Ways To Control Pain and Inflammation With A Better Diet
We indeed are what we eat. Food is medicine, and we should treat it as such by being careful what we choose to put into our bodies. Eating the wrong things can often cause pain and inflammation in many individuals, which may necessitate a change in eating habits.
Many people hear the words “diet” and “healthy eating” and immediately grimace. There’s no reason for this! Who says that getting healthy has to be a chore?
Read full blogStress-Related Headaches Are A Real Bummer; PT Can Help!
Stress-related headaches are also called tension headaches and they are the most common type of headache that impacts people. While they are not as serious as migraines, tension headaches are a sign that something in your body is “off.”
Are stress-related headaches are happening so often that they are impacting your daily life, If your answer is yes, then it’s time to start thinking about physical therapy for relief.
A physical therapist can work with you to determine the cause and eliminate stress-related headaches for good.
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