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Opioids Don’t Have to be the Answer – Physical Therapy Can Provide Helpful and Safe Relief
Lose the Opioids and Turn to Physical Therapy!
Do you rely on drugs such as oxycodone or hydrocodone (opioids) to help you get through your day without agonizing pain? Do you worry that these drugs may be placing your health at unacceptable risk? Do you feel anxious or count the minutes until your next dosage of these pain relievers regardless of that risk?
If so, you may be on the threshold of opioid dependence – a dangerous, potentially deadly situation.
Read full blogLiving With Arthritis is Painful, But Physical Therapy Can Bring Some Relief
Live Life More Comfortably with the Help of Physical therapy
Arthritis is a common joint pain problem that can affect people of all ages. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost a quarter of all American adults are living with arthritis!
While there is presently no cure for arthritis, with physical therapy, you can learn how to manage your arthritis pain naturally.
For many people with chronic arthritis pain, prescription pain medications may seem as if they are the only way to relieve pain.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Can Help You Treat Your Back Pain at the Source
Have You Been Living in Pain? Our Physical Therapists Have Got Your Back
Back pain is, to this day, one of the most common complaints among Americans. Whether you experience occasional pain in your back or deal with recurrent chronic back pain, it can make it extremely difficult to complete your daily tasks. But have you ever started wondering if your back pain was a sign of a more serious condition?
The spine is made up of a complex series of bones called vertebrae.
Read full blogTired of Dealing with Headaches? Find Relief with PT
You Can Live a Headache Free Life with Physical Therapy!
Headaches are a common issue that can plague everyone from preteens to retirees. However, when recurring tension or stress-related headaches make it difficult to get through your day, physical therapy may be necessary to provide long-lasting pain relief.
Our experienced physical therapist has the skills necessary to target the root cause of your headaches and create a tailored treatment plan that is safe and effective.
Read full blogIf You’re Living in Pain, Opioids Don’t Have to be the Answer
Find Safe and Holistic Pain Relief Methods with Physical Therapy
There are so many tasks you want or need to do today – but they’ll have to wait until you take your pills. Does this sound like a common theme for you? Prescription opioids are powerful medications that can eliminate pain for hours at a time.
Unfortunately, they can also cause serious new problems in your life, from the risk of an overdose to the unfortunately common grip of addiction.
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PT Can Help Relieve Your Aches and Pains
Chronic pain is defined as any pain that lasts more than three months. When people experience chronic pain for an extended period of time, it can lead to a downward spiral. As a result of the pain, they become more inactive and sedentary, and their health begins to deteriorate.
As stated by the APTA website, “The White House has announced that APTA is among the organizations that have joined a public-private partnership to combat opioid usage and prescription drug abuse, and that the association will reach out to the public and its members to deliver the message that pain can be effectively managed through conservative, non drug approaches.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Can Help You Recover From Motor Vehicle Accidents
Have you been injured in a motor vehicle accident? Preferred Physical Therapy Associates may be able to help provide the relief you need to start feeling better. Our physical therapists are trained in motor vehicle accident injury recovery and have the tools to help you recover from all types of motor vehicle injuries.
Even if your injury occurred years ago, there is a chance you’re still living with pain symptoms that have yet to be addressed.
Read full blogYou Don’t Have to Live Life Around Your Hip and Knee Pains
Move Comfortably Once Again with Physical Therapy
The knee is a hinge joint, whereas the hip is a ball-and-socket joint. They are both complex joints that rely on a network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bone, and cartilage to keep you moving. With so many moving parts, it’s not surprising that we occasionally experience pain as we age and/or engage in strenuous activity. When you have hip or knee pain, it can be difficult to perform even the most basic daily activities.
Read full blogThe Right Nutrition Plan for Your Needs Can Help You Feel Healthier
Do you reach for a pill bottle in your daily battle against pain and inflammation, or do you seek healthy lifestyle changes? The latter option will benefit you more in terms of long-term functionality, mobility, and safety.
But which lifestyle changes should you make? In addition to regular exercise (such as the types of targeted exercises you might receive in physical therapy), you should also look at your sleep, workplace ergonomics, and (perhaps most importantly), your nutrition.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Can Help You Comfortably Manage Your Arthritis Symptoms
Arthritis Doesn’t Have to Limit Your Life
Arthritis is a common cause of joint pain in people of all ages. While there is no cure for arthritis, physical therapy can help you learn how to manage your arthritis pain naturally.
Prescription pain medications may appear to be the only option for many people living with chronic arthritis pain. Our skilled physical therapists, on the other hand, advise performing a variety of targeted exercises instead, in order to reduce inflammation, increase mobility, and alleviate arthritis pain.
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