Health Blog Category: Health and Wellness
5 Tips To Get More Physical Activity In Your Routine
It may feel like you’re on a never-ending hamster wheel in your hectic life, requiring you to accomplish as much as possible. It is critical, however, for everyone to realize what is and is not attainable through simple effort. It’s critical to recognize that your willpower has limits.
It’s difficult enough to get through your to-do list in the limited hours you have in the day without being exhausted. Instead, you’ll need to use methods and tips to stay interested, motivated, and active in your quest to complete everything – since no one can do it all alone!
Read full blogThe Best Natural Treatment for Arthritis Aches and Pains
Arthritis is a painful ailment that can make a person feel isolated and confined on their path. In order to manage discomfort, many arthritis sufferers turn to antirheumatic medicines, steroid injections, or joint replacement surgery.
Physical therapy and other natural treatments, on the other hand, have been shown to provide greater results for many people. Contact our office today for more information on how our natural method of pain treatment can help you relieve your arthritic problems.
Read full blogCombat Stress-Related Headaches With Physical Therapy
We’ve all done it: we get that familiar twinge of a headache and go for the Ibuprofen, Advil, or Tylenol. When it comes to stress headaches, though, a tablet isn’t always enough. A stress headache is characterized by a band of pressure around the head, as well as generalized aching and soreness.
Physical therapy treatments, on the other hand, can help you relax and straighten your posture, which will help you feel better.
Read full blogDiscover Physical Therapy For The Treatment Of Tennis Elbow
Have you been dealing with an annoying ache in your forearm and elbow? Are you frustrated now that your elbow hurts just lifting a cup or even holding a pencil or pen? The pain you are experiencing is likely tennis elbow. Despite the name, tennis elbow can affect anyone, regardless of whether they play tennis or not. Fortunately, at Motion Works Physical Therapy, our physical therapists are highly skilled at identifying the root cause of your condition and addressing all the factors contributing to your pain and difficulties using your arm.
Read full blog5 Ways Stretching Daily Can Improve Your Life
Have you found that your joints and muscles bring you discomfort or feel achy and stiff after a long workout? Are you not getting the results you want even though you’re exercising every day? There might be a reason for that — you aren’t stretching enough!
Our clinic would love to help you create a customized and effective stretching routine that will improve your overall athletic performance, improve your physical health, and keep you from injuring yourself in the future.
Read full blogLiving the Persistent Back Pain Blues? Try Changing Your Posture!
Improve Your Posture and Relieve Your Pain with Physical Therapy!
Most people are unable to sit and stand up straight. As adolescents, many of us can recall our parents and teachers telling us that good posture was the secret to good health later in life! We all rolled our eyes back then, as this demand seemed irritating.
However, we know that good posture goes beyond looks and confidence as we grow older.
Read full blogAre You Suffering From Arthritis? Physical Therapy Could Help!
Are You Suffering From Arthritis? Physical Therapy Could Help!
Have you ever found yourself relating a little too much to the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz, barely able to walk around because of painfully stiff joints? Unlike the Tin Man, you might have arthritis, and it’s gonna take a whole lot more than a little bit of oil to get you moving again! If your arthritis pain is preventing you from leading a normal, active life, it’s time to look into physical therapy.
Read full blog6 Ways Physical Therapy Can Provide Pain Relief Without Medication
Have you found yourself unable to enjoy your daily routine because of pain? Do you think you’re still suffering from the effects of a previous injury or degenerative condition that calls for constant pain management? If so, you might find that your “go-to” pain relief technique comes in the form of medication. However, prescription drugs pose threats of their own to your health!
Physical therapy is a safe and effective way to receive pain relief.
Read full blogImprove Your Balance Today with Core Strengthening Exercises
Become Steady on Your Feet with the Help of Physical Therapy!
Did you know that strengthening your core muscles is related to the development of better balance? It’s true!
When your core muscles are good, they have a better chance of stopping you from suffering chronic lower back pain and other injuries.
They can even stop you from losing your balance or falling over. A strong core helps hold you in an upright position, particularly as you get older and become more at risk of falling and injuring yourself.
Read full blogCould Your Shoulder Pain Be Caused By One of These 5 Conditions?
Discover Effective Shoulder Pain Relief Today
Frequent appointments with a physical therapist are suitable for people of all ages! Physical therapy is a non-invasive, safe and effective treatment choice intended to improve movement and alleviate pain arising from a wide variety of work and sports injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, age-related conditions and more. Usually patients undergo physical therapy to help relieve symptoms of chronic pain and avoid potential injuries. One of the most important reasons for new patients to visit our physical therapy clinic is to identify and treat the cause of their chronic shoulder pain.
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