Health Blog Category: natural pain relief
Searching for a Natural, Long-Lasting Form of Pain Relief? Try Physical Therapy!
Is your long-term or chronic pain holding you back? Do your constant aches and pains prevent you from living your life to the fullest?
At Motion Works Physical Therapy in Walpole, MA, we understand how difficult it can be to live with a chronic pain condition. Thankfully, there is a natural way you can get started on the path to pain relief right now.
According to WebMD, “Physical therapy is often one of the best choices you can make when you have chronic pain or an injury.
Read full blog5 Methods for Reducing Pain and Increasing Energy
Are aches and pains disrupting your daily routine? If you’re in need of fast-acting pain relief so you can get back to living your life, physical therapy can help.
In physical therapy, you’ll gain access to a customizable treatment program that will provide pain-relief and help combat fatigue.
Our highly trained physical therapists have successfully treated a wide range of conditions and can both relieve your pain and prevent it from happening again.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy: Your Path to Natural, Drug-free Pain Relief
Did you know that 66% of the United States adult population, or more than 131 million people, use prescription drugs everyday? Some prescription drugs can be helpful, and are important for treating a variety of illnesses, but the national opioid epidemic should encourage us all to think twice about relying on prescription medication for pain-relief.
Fortunately, physical therapy offers a natural and completely safe way to treat pain. If you’re tired of suffering from chronic pain, contact Motion Works Physical Therapy today to discover how we can help you access a natural form of long-lasting pain relief —without any of the harmful side-effects of prescription drugs.
Read full blogHow Physical Therapy Can Prevent Sports-Related Pediatric Injuries
It’s natural for a parent to be concerned about falls and other accidents. Children are clumsy, rambunctious, and always on the move! It’s difficult not to be concerned about them getting hurt.
Motion Works Physical Therapy wants to help you avoid as many injuries as possible, so we’ve put together this blog with tips for keeping your child healthy and active.
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Five precautionary measures to keep your child healthy
The good news is that there are several things you can monitor and change in your child’s life to keep them healthy and help prevent injuries!
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 blogRelieve Those Sciatica Pains with Physical Therapy Treatments
You Don’t Have to Live in Pain Any Longer
Our bodies are made up of a complex network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Your sciatic nerve is the biggest nerve you have in your body. It stretches from the lumbar spine through the buttocks region, and if there is unnecessary pressure applied to it, it can cause you a world of problems. Sciatica, also known as “lumbar radiculopathy,” is a very painful condition arising from the inflammation of the sciatic nerve.
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 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.
Read full blogHave You Sustained a Sprain or Strain to Your Ankle? Get Back on Your Feet with Physical Therapy
Ready to Move with Ease Once Again?
If you’re having ankle pain that isn’t going away, there’s a significant chance that you’ve suffered from a strain or a sprain! People sometimes use these two terms interchangeably, but there is actually a big distinction between them.
A strain is the tear or overstretching of a muscle or tendon. These tendons connect the bones to the muscles. Your lower back and hamstrings are the most popular area of strains.
Read full blogReady to Relieve Pain the Natural Way? Say Goodbye to Drugs with PT
Kick Pain Management Drugs to the Curb Today!
The world we live in today is heavily medicated. Go to any grocery store or pharmacy and you’ll find countless over-the-counter drugs. Doctors also consistently prescribe more extreme pain relievers, including opioids that have been widely abused over the years. Drug abuse is everywhere, and it is an ongoing battle that patients are constantly fighting.
If you’ve ever experienced an injury, you know it can turn your everyday life upside down.
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