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5 Reasons You Should Start Stretching More
How Stretching Can Improve Your Daily Life
Have you ever noticed how good stretching feels after a nap, first thing in the morning, or after a vigorous physical activity?
That good feeling is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the numerous health benefits that regular stretching can provide.
Because of this, our physical therapists frequently suggest specific types of stretching exercises to supplement other physical therapy modalities.
Read full blogFeel Better by Fueling Your Body Properly
How Nutrition Can Help Ease Your Aches and Pains
Are you reaching for a pill bottle in your daily battle against pain and inflammation, or are you looking for a healthy lifestyle change? The latter option will benefit you more in terms of long-term function, mobility, and safety.
But which lifestyle changes should you make? In addition to regular exercise, such as the types of targeted exercises you might receive in physical therapy, you should also look into your sleep, workplace ergonomics, and nutrition.
Read full blog7 Ways to Improve Your Health and Live a More Active Life
Ready to Get Back into Your Physical Activities?
Do you make an effort to be active and get some exercise every day?
It has been proven that exercise can extend your life, improve your mood, assist you in maintaining a healthy weight, and can also increase your strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance.
Not to mention, it can also assist you in managing chronic pain and other health conditions.
Why you should continue to stay active throughout your life
According to PT in Motion News, 80 percent of Americans do not follow the Department of Health and Human Services’ physical activity guidelines.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy: Effective Relief for Chronic Pain
Live Life Comfortably Once Again with Physical Therapy
Chronic pain is defined as any pain that lasts more than three months. When people suffer from chronic pain for an extended period of time, it can lead to a downward spiral. As a result of the pain, they become more inactive and sedentary, and their health frequently deteriorates.
People living with chronic pain may even resort to extreme measures, such as surgery or addictive painkillers, in order to find relief.
Read full blogArthritis 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.
Read full blogYou Don’t Have to Continue Living with Chronic Pain
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.
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