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Treat Stress- Related Headaches with Physical Therapy. Find Out How it Works.
Got a busy life? Can’t find your keys? Did the dog just track in mud on the living room carpet? It’s these little things that add up and affect your ability to cope and can cause you to have a stress-related headache. The next time you have a stress-related headache, don’t reach for the aspirin. Give Total Care Physical Therapy Hillsborough, NJ, a call to schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists to get rid of your pain.
Read full blogHow Important is Physical Therapy Before and After Surgery?
Are you getting ready to have surgery? If so, you should consider physical therapy before your surgery. Physical therapy prior to surgery helps with a speedy recovery and not only after surgery. Call Total Care Physical therapy today to learn how our physical therapists can help you before and after your surgery.
Causes For Surgery
People may require surgery for a variety of reasons. It may be required to remove diseased tissues, fix a broken bone, implant an electronic device, remove an obstruction or to explore a condition for the purpose of diagnosis.
Read full blog3 Reasons Not to Skip Stretching After Exercising
Have you decided to skip stretching after exercise? After a good workout, it may be tempting to just hit the couch and take it easy. Your workout, however, isn’t quite finished. A proper cool down is necessary and this would include different types of stretching. If you haven’t been stretching after a workout you may be experiencing problems with your muscles and joints. You may not be aware of what the best stretches are after a workout.
Read full blogSay No to Opioids! 3 Ways Physical Therapy Can Naturally Relieve Pain
If you’ve been struggling with serious pain problems for a while, and you’ve gotten little to no relief from over-the-counter painkillers, your doctor may want to prescribe opioids to control that pain. But as tempting as it might be to numb yourself with these powerful drugs, you’re better off saying no to the offer. Opioid medications can create some major problems in your life, without actually addressing your pain at its source. That’s why the CDC recommends that patients find ways to relieve their pain through physical therapy instead.
Read full blogDo you Wake Up Feeling Achy? It Could be Your Mattress!
Do you notice that you often wake up in more pain than you felt when you were going to sleep? If you have been dealing with low back pain that seems to be much worse in the morning, your mattress might be the culprit! While back pain is a common enough ailment that most people think they’ll just be stuck with it forever, you can find relief! But what is the true cause of your back pain at night?
Read full blogIs The Pain in Your Back Caused by a Herniated Disc? Here’s How to Know.
Do you seem to have trouble perform even simple everyday activities due to severe back or neck pain? Do you have strange neurological symptoms in your arms or legs that you simply cannot account for? Has your spine never quite worked as it should since you experienced a recent accident? You may be struggling with a condition known as a herniated disc. But before you stress yourself out over the prospect of undergoing major neck or back surgery, rest assured that many cases of herniated discs respond well to physical therapy and other conservative techniques.
Read full blogLasting Relief for Hip & Knee Pain with Physical Therapy
Does nagging hip and knee pain keep you from completing everyday tasks with ease? If you’ve been living with chronic aches and pains in these areas, you may benefit from regular physical therapy treatment. A skilled physical therapist can help to improve your daily quality of life by targeting your problem areas to decrease pain and boost mobility over time. If you or a loved one experiences pain and discomfort when getting up from a chair, walking down to the corner store, or going up and down the stairs—there’s a good chance that physical therapy can help to ease your pain, stiffness, and weakness.
Read full blog6 Easy Ways to Improve Your Physical Health
Do you experience tired, sore, or achy muscles throughout the day? Are you recovering from an injury or surgical procedure? Do you have a condition that brings pain to your bones or joints? Whatever the case may be, a physical therapist can create a personalized treatment program for you, to help increase your energy and help you get back on track to enjoying your daily activities. Call Total Care Physical Therapy for information to see how physical therapy can help you achieve better overall health and greater physical fitness.
Read full blogDitching the Drugs: Long-Lasting Pain Relief Without Medication
It is no secret that pain is an annoyance that can sometimes hinder your quality of life. However, it can also be your body’s way of sending you a message. Sometimes pain can be a result of an underlying condition that you might not even know about. Medication can be used to provide short-term relief, but if you are suffering from a chronic condition, it won’t change anything in the long-term. If you are looking for a more meaningful solution to your pain, consider physical therapy.
Read full blogHow to Solve Your Aches and Pains Once and For All
Do you ever wake up feeling stiff and achy, as if your body is being weighed down by a pile of bricks? Everyone wakes up feeling like this from time to time – you might have had a tough workout the day before, you might have spent an excessive amount of time on your feet running errands, or you might even be coming down with a cold. These are all common reasons why people might wake up feeling achy.
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