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5 Quick Tips for Less Pain and More Energy

May 20^th  2019 

Millions of individuals live with varying degrees of pain while also experiencing limited amounts of energy. There are several quick and effective ways you can increase your energy levels while reducing pain. Incorporating physical therapy into your regular routine is one way to limit pain. Call Preferred Physical Therapy Associates for more information regarding the use of physical therapy for pain relief.

1. Change Your Diet

What you eat can have an enormous impact on how much pain you experience and the amount of energy you have throughout the day.

How to be Healthier, Stronger, and More Active

May 10^th  2019 

If you are suffering from chronic pain, you know that being healthier, stronger and more active often seems unattainable. Fortunately, the key to a more active lifestyle is simpler than you think. Call Preferred Physical Therapy Associates today to find out how physical therapy can help you achieve levels of health and fitness you have only dreamed about.

A Healthy Lifestyle is Not an Accident

The keys to a healthy lifestyle are not a secret, but they do take work.

The Connection Between Core Strength and Better Balance

Apr 20^th  2019 

Physical therapy as an industry has been talking about the link between core strength and better balance for years. When the “core” muscles around your trunk are strong, they prevent chronic lower back pain and many other injuries, but they also keep you from losing your balance and falling down. A stronger core will help to keep you upright — especially as you age and start to become more at risk of falling. If you’d like to get started on a core routine to improve your balance, contact Preferred Physical Therapy Associates today to speak with a physical therapist!

5 Ways to Relieve Back and Neck Pain

Apr 10^th  2019 

There are common causes of both back pain and neck pain. Changes in the spine’s anatomy often cause back pain. There may be lumbar disc herniation, lumbar degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis or sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Disc herniation occurs when the gel-like interior of the disc leaks outward and irritates the nerve roots. It typically causes a stabbing pain in the back of the legs and back pain. Wear and tear on the spinal discs can lead to lumbar degenerative disc disease.

Common Causes of Shoulder Pain and How Physical Therapy Can Help

Mar 10^th  2019 

Your shoulder is the most flexible and movable joint in your body, consisting of several bones, muscles, joints, and tendons. This means there are several ways the shoulder can become injured and cause pain. There are many causes of shoulder pain and steps you can take to eliminate the discomfort. Physical therapy is an effective way of treating several types of shoulder pain. Call Preferred Physical Therapy Associates to find out how working with an experienced physical therapist can help ease your shoulder pain.

5 Benefits of Therapeutic Massage for Athletes

Feb 20^th  2019 

As an athlete, you already know that you’ve got to maintain optimal health if you want to keep playing the sport you love. Physical therapy with an experienced physical therapist is a big part of that, especially when you’re recovering from an injury. One of the main parts of a good physical therapy regimen after an injury involves therapeutic massage. Below, you’ll learn five of the best benefits of therapeutic massage for athletes. Call Preferred Physical Therapy Associates now to learn more about how massage can help you live pain-free.

Don’t Let Pain Stop You From Getting Back in the Game!

Feb 10^th  2019 

Get rid of the pain by partnering up with a physical therapist. Give Preferred Physical Therapy Associates a call today to learn more about how our physical therapists can get you on the path to pain relief.

Physical Therapy for Pain Relief

According to WebMD, “Physical therapy is often one of the best choices you can make when you have long-term pain (also called chronic pain) or an injury.