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Frustrated by your chronic joint pain? See how physical therapy can help relieve arthritis pain.
Do your joints hurt all the time? You just may have chronic joint pain. Call Preferred Physical Therapy today to schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists. We’ll help alleviate your joint pain.
What Is Chronic Joint Pain?
Joint pain can occur in any part of the joint, including the muscles, tendons, bone, cartilage and ligaments. It can be mild or severe, but if it lasts for several weeks or months, it’s chronic.
Read full blogWhat are the benefits of pre and post-surgical rehab? Why you should consider speaking with a physical therapist before your upcoming surgery.
Surgery is a traumatic experience—even in the best of circumstances. Making the decision to undergo surgery for a torn muscle or tendon means accepting putting your body in the hands of another individual to repair what is broken, and accepting that the process will leave you weaker before it allows you to become stronger. Surgery is never something that you should allow to just happen to you—meaning that when you find that you are faced with the option for surgical correction, you need to take that opportunity for what it is and do your part in ensuring that it is going to be as effective as possible in helping you to feel better.
Read full blogStand up to your back pain! Physical therapy can help relieve chronic low back pain.
Are you suffering from chronic low back pain? Take action today and call Preferred Physical Therapy to schedule a one-on-one consultation and evaluation. Our physical therapists will get to the root cause of your back pain and create a personalized treatment plan just for you.
What Is Chronic Low Back Pain?
Low back pain is chronic when it’s been present for more than three months. It may result from stresses, disease or an injury on the structures of the body.
Read full blogLet’s talk nutrition. Find out how proper nutrition can actually reduce aches and pains
Try to remember what you ate yesterday. Have you ever wondered if your dietary choices are affecting the achiness and stiffness that make your daily activities more difficult?
Believe it or not, the food we eat can make a tremendous impact—for better or worse—on chronic pain.
At Preferred Physical Therapy, our patients who improve their diets do much better with their individualized plan of care and rehabilitation.
Read full blogPain Shouldn’t be a Part of Your Everyday Life. Take Back Control with Physical Therapy!
Chronic pain can take over your life if you don’t take proactive measures to overcome it. Instead of enjoying life to the fullest, daily pain can become the central focus of your life. You start skipping out on social activities, playing with children or grandchildren, or other activities that used to be routine. Instead, the pain has become the first and last thing on your mind every day. It that sounds like you, it’s time to contact a physical therapist at Preferred Physical Therapy and schedule an appointment.
Read full blogDo you wake up feeling achy? Try these 3 stretches first thing in the morning.
Do you greet the morning with a smile, or do you wince in anticipation of the pain you’re about to experience? If the first motions you make to start your day are painful enough to make you think twice about getting out of bed, you’re certainly not alone. A variety of conditions can cause morning aches and pains. The good news is that you can get that discomfort out of your way through some simple physical therapy techniques.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy can help you leave the pain relievers behind.
It’s just over-the-counter pain relievers, right? It’s not like you’re taking opioids for pain relief. Think again. Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or other over-the-counter pain relievers regularly for aches and pains is not always as safe as you think. Regular use of these medications also does not address the underlying causes of your pain. Fortunately, there is a solution for safe, effective, permanent pain relief. Physical therapy. Don’t believe us? Call Preferred Physical Therapy to schedule your appointment today with our physical therapist and find out how you can ditch the over-the-counter pain meds for good.
Read full blogCould your back pain be caused by a herniated disc? Here’s what to look for.
Are you struggling with chronic back pain? Millions of people suffer from back pain, making it one of the primary reasons for disability and limited activity. There could be several causes of back pain including problems with muscles and ligaments, improper sleeping position, and injuries. Specific problems with the spine, which includes several vertebrae and discs, may also be the source of back pain. Sometimes problems in the spine can result in a herniated disc.
Read full blog6 Ways to Prevent Injuries While Strength Training
One of the most common pieces of advice given to people in strength training programs is simply to “not hurt yourself.” Whether it’s a recovery program from a previous injury or surgery, or you’re simply trying to improve your physical performance, it is a common phrase that you’ll hear. While it may seem easier said than done, a physical therapist can help you gain strength by recommending ways to maximize your training, in addition to providing injury prevention treatments.
Read full blogHigh-Quality Protein: What is it and Why is it Important?
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!
What it is:
High-quality protein is also referred to as “complete protein.” It is measured by its biological value, as well as its digestible value.
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