Health Blog Category: Natural Treatment
Have 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.
Read full blogYou Don’t Have to Live in Pain – Discover Relief with Physical Therapy
Finally Find the Relief You’ve Been Looking For
Have you suffered from sports injuries or a traffic accident recently? If you have, chances are you’re still struggling with the consequences. It’s time for a shift if you are dealing with acute or chronic pain and have yet to find relief. To learn more about how physical therapy will get you on the road to a pain-free life, contact our office today.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Can Alleviate Your Stress-Related Headaches
Whether you know it as a stress headache or a tension headache, that vise-like feeling along your forehead can be excruciating. In fact, it just may have you gobbling prescription and OTC medications like candy. But if you’re suffering from frequent bouts of these stress headaches, overdoing it on meds can lead to rebound headaches and even more serious problems.
Instead, consider physical therapy to reduce the frequency and severity of your stress headaches.
Read full blogWhy Stretching Is A Critical Part Of Your Physical Therapy Treatment
Do you stretch regularly? If you don’t, you could be increasing your risk of an injury in the future. Because chances are, you have at least some joints or areas in your body that are not as flexible and mobile as they could be. But what happens if you’re not sure where your specific mobility limitations are nor how to fix them? Contact Motion Works Physical Therapy today if you’d like to work with a physical therapist who can help you pinpoint the exact areas of your body that could benefit from regular mobility work and teach you safe and effective stretches to improve your body.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Could Be The Solution To Your Joint Pain
Do you experience joint pain and discomfort on most or all days of the week? Is a stiff and painful joint making you functionally limited and unsafe? Have you had to stop doing the things you enjoy, or even struggle to take care of your basic daily needs, simply because your joint pain is too great? We know how frustrating joint pain can be because we’ve met thousands of people from our community dealing with similar issues.
Read full blogImprove Your Physical Performance with the Help of a Nutritious Diet
Nutrition strongly affects your physical performance, whether you’re a dedicated athlete, weekend warrior, or just trying to get out and exercise more. Your body does a lot throughout the day, and the food you supply it with helps it to function properly, whether you’re hitting the gym or simply performing your daily tasks. The more demanding you are on your body, the more attention you’ll have to take on what you are fueling it with.
Read full blogThe Importance of High-Quality Protein – and How it Can Benefit You
Protein is a necessary nutrient for maintaining high levels of physical function. If you’re a dedicated athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone who is simply trying to become more active, your protein intake plays a key role in your physical performance. There are many factors of high-quality protein that can benefit you in ways you may not have even considered!
How can I add high-quality protein into my diet?
There are several complete proteins that contain desired levels of amino acids, biological value, and digestible value.
Read full blogKick Your Pain Without Opioids: Physical Therapy Can Help
Millions of people struggle with chronic pain. Whether it’s from an accident or an ongoing medical condition, living with debilitating pain can be extremely difficult. Opioids may seem like a quick and easy way to eliminate the pain you’re experiencing. There are several important reasons, however, why you should avoid opioid medication if at all possible. When dealing with ongoing or short-term pain, you’ll want to consider a physical therapy program instead of relying on opioid pain medication.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Can Help With Your Knee & Hip Pain
At any given time, millions of Americans are going through their day with a chronically painful hip or knee. According to the 2006 National Health Interview Survey prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, knee and hip pain was reported by almost a combined 30 percent of respondents.
If you’re someone struggling with a painful hip or knee (or even painful hips and knees), we encourage you to call Motion Works Physical Therapy today.
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