Health Blog Category: Physical Therapy
7 Ways Stretching Can Improve Your Health and Wellness
Add Targeted Stretches to Your Physical Therapy Treatment Plan Today!
You’ve probably heard that stretching is essential before and after a workout or any strenuous physical activity. While this is true, stretching on a regular basis is also beneficial whether or not you do any type of physical workout.
As stated by Choose PT, “Maintaining your body’s flexibility is important. To keep your muscles flexible, avoid sitting for long periods of time, and stretch regularly.”
Stretching on a regular basis has numerous advantages.
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.
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You Don’t Have to Live with Daily Aches and Pains
When you are living with chronic back pain, you may feel as if every aspect of your life is disrupted. Workplace pain can lead to decreased productivity, sick days, and increased stress.
Pain at home can make it difficult to care for yourself and your loved ones. Chronic back pain can make it difficult to exercise and stay active, which can lead to additional pain, weight gain, and other issues associated with a sedentary lifestyle.
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 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 blogPhysical Therapy Can Address These 6 Possible Causes of Your Hip & Knee Pain!
Have you noticed yourself limping or hobbling around your house? Have you accepted the fact that your once active lifestyle is no more? Are your hips and knees refusing to work the way they should without causing pain? Your quality of life has most likely dropped drastically if you’re nodding your head “yes” to any (or all!) of these questions. It’s time to get on the path to healing and finding relief.
Physical therapy is a safe and effective approach that can not only ease your hip or knee but also improve the function of these critical weight-bearing joints.
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 blogReady to Gain More Energy and Say Goodbye to Pain?
Better Your Health with These 5 Tips!
If you have recently been dealing with pain and are searching for lasting relief, our physical therapists are here for you. With a personalized physical therapy plan, you can discover highly efficient ways to treat your pain and improve your overall energy levels.
Our physical therapists have the experience to help you actually live a pain-free life. Feel free to contact our highly trained physical therapist at Motion Works Physical Therapy!
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.
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