Health Blog Category: Health
Do You Have Hip and Knee pain? Physical Therapy Can Help.
Do you find yourself avoiding certain activities due to hip or knee pain? Depending on whether your pain is felt while sitting or while moving, physical therapy may be excellent options for you.
Our primary goal at Motion Works Physical Therapy is to assist you in returning to your normal, pain-free routine. Request a consultation with a licensed therapist to learn how we can help you relieve your pain.
How well do you know your hips and knees?
The hips and knees are the largest joints in your body.
Read full blogHow Can Physical Therapy Help Prevent Common Running Injuries
Are you tired of your knee, foot, or ankle, injury taking the enjoyment out of running? Has your injury gotten so bad that you can no longer run at all?
At Motion Works Physical Therapy, our physical therapists understand how important running is for your mental and physical health. Our team uses the most advanced treatment techniques to ensure results and prevent future episodes from getting in your way!
The physical therapists at Motion Works Physical Therapy are highly skilled clinicians who understand the physical demands of running.
Read full blog7 Things You Can Start Doing NOW To Increase Your Physical Activity
What are you doing right now, being still or something else? If you are not moving around, you may be suffering from a sedentary lifestyle. As explained by the American Heart Association, increasing physical activity does not mean a person must train in a state-of-the-art gym. Take a moment and think about how many times a day you get up and move around.
If you work a desk job, chances are you are living a pretty sedentary lifestyle.
Read full blogAre You Experiencing Both Back AND Neck Pain? PT Can Help
Relieve Your Pain with the Help of Physical Therapy!
Back and neck pain are very common problems that many people deal with throughout the course of their lives.
According to the National Institute of Health, back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a doctor or miss days at work. Even school-age children can have back pain.
Unfortunately, it’s not always a straightforward job to locate the exact cause of pain you experience in your neck or back.
Read full blogIf You Have Arthritis, You Don’t Have to Turn to Opioids
Physical Therapy Can Help Treat Your Arthritis the Natural Way
Every day in the United States, 130 people die as a result of an opioid overdose. It’s a staggering statistic that, sadly, affects almost every community in our country, as opioid abuse and addiction impacts people from all walks of life. Many people who develop an addiction to opioids were first prescribed them by a doctor to treat acute or chronic arthritis pain.
Read full blog6 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help Improve Your Health & Wellbeing
Have you noticed a decline in your overall physical health lately? This is to be expected as you age. Did you know though, that a person’s physical health has a direct impact on their mood? People with very active lifestyles tend to be happier and live much longer, according to the Mayo Clinic. They may also experience more muscle gain and weight loss as well. On paper it might seem pretty simple to become more active, however, increasing your level of physical activity can be quite difficult if you’re doing it alone.
Read full blogAre You Living Your Healthiest Life? Improve Your Health with These 4 Tips!
Discover Ways to Lead a More Active Life!
How many reminders do you have every day that you don’t get enough physical activity? Running shoes are collecting dust in your closet. The yoga mat is curled up in the back of your car. You keep paying for the gym membership, but don’t actually use it. We know that sticking to a day-to-day workout routine can be difficult, but hey, no one ever said New Year’s is the only time you can make a commitment to improve your health.
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 blogLiving in Constant Pain? Here Are 9 Ways Changing Up Your Diet Can Help!
Have you been living with constant chronic pain? If so, the pain might have become unbearable. Pain and inflammation are two health issues that affect much of the population in America. According to the National Institutes of Health, one in four Americans suffer from pain lasting longer than 24 hours.
Thankfully, there are ways for you to decrease the amount of discomfort you’re in. By simply switching up your eating habits for healthier alternatives, and seeing a physical therapist daily, you can dramatically reduce your pain symptoms.
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