Health Blog Category: joint pain
Don’t Rely on Opioids for Pain Relief – Instead, Turn to PT
Discover the Benefits of Physical Therapy for Joint Pain Management
Arthritis is a broad term that encompasses hundreds of different diseases. Inflammation and pain in the joints are common symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other types of arthritis.
Whatever type of arthritis you have, you’re probably dealing with varying degrees of pain. If you’re taking opioids for arthritis pain, you should be aware that there is an alternative: physical therapy.
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Physical Therapy Can Help You Live Comfortably Once Again
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 deteriorates.
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 blog5 Common Signs That You May Be in Need of Physical Therapy Treatments
If You’re Living with Any of These Conditions, Physical Therapy Can Help!
Did you know that physical therapy is a natural form of pain relief treatment that can be used to manage a variety of different conditions?
Unfortunately, many people don’t realize that physical therapy treatments are a great way to reduce their chronic pain and other recurring symptoms until after they’ve tried other traditional treatment methods like surgery and prescription painkillers.
Read full blogDid You Know You Could Manage Your Arthritis Pain without Drugs?
Get the Relief You’ve Been Looking for with the Help of Physical Therapy
If you are living with arthritis, you are not alone. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost a quarter of all American adults are living with arthritis
Arthritis is a general term that actually encompasses hundreds of different diseases. Whether you have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or any other type of arthritis, two of the most common symptoms are inflammation and joint pain.
Read full blogYou Don’t Have to Settle for Daily Chronic Pain
Find Relief for Your Persistent Aches and Pains
Any pain that lasts longer than three months can be classified as “chronic pain.” When people have chronic pain for a long time, it can become a downward spiral. As a result of the pain, they can become more inactive and sedentary, and their health can begin to worsen.
People with chronic pain may even turn to extreme options, such as surgery or addictive painkillers, to try to find relief from pain.
Read full blog7 Easy Ways to Increase Your Activity and Live Healthy
Do you move every day? Doing so can increase your lifespan, improve your mood, help you maintain a healthy weight, increase your strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance, and help you manage chronic pain and other health conditions. Regular physical activity is so important that our physical therapy team is always looking for tips to offer our patients that will help them get moving. Here are seven suggestions to keep in mind!
1. Walk More
No need to overcomplicate things.
Read full blogYou Don’t Have to Live With Chronic Back Pain – Get Your Life Back with Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Can Help With Your Pain Relief Needs
Chronic back pain leads many people to consider surgery or addictive painkillers to deal with the problem. The depression that can accompany serious, long-lasting back pain can lead people to think that.
But what if surgery or opioids didn’t need to be a part of your story? If you’ve been thinking about surgery to finally feel some relief, contact our clinic today to find out how working with a physical therapist can be a possible solution to your chronic back pain.
Read full blogChronic Pain Doesn’t Have to Take Over Your Life – Find Relief with Physical Therapy
Did You Know You Could Relieve Your Chronic Pain With Natural Treatments?
Have you grown accustomed to feeling a twinge here and a spasm there? Do you suffer from recurring aches and pains for reasons you don’t totally understand? Have you been gritting your teeth and putting up with a longstanding chronic pain condition?
Maybe you’ve been putting off medical treatment for your ailment because you’re afraid of one particular form of care – surgery.
Read full blogAre Your Joints Hurting? 4 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Arthritis Pain.
Arthritis is a common joint pain issue that can affect people of all ages. And while there is no cure for arthritis, with physical therapy you can learn to manage your arthritis pain naturally. For many people with chronic arthritis pain, prescription pain medications may seem like the only pain relief option. However, our experienced physical therapist recommends completing a variety of different targeted exercises to reduce inflammation, increase mobility and relieve your arthritis pain.
Read full blogAre You Taking Opioids for Your Arthritis Pain? You Need to Read This.
Arthritis is a general term that actually includes hundreds of different diseases. Whether you have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or another type, one of the primary symptoms is inflammation and pain in the joints. Whatever type of arthritis you’re suffering from, you’re likely struggling to overcome varying degrees of pain. If you’re taking opioids for arthritis pain, you need to know there is a better option.
How Arthritis Affects Your Daily Life
If you’re struggling with osteoarthritis you are likely suffering from pain, stiffness, and limited flexibility.
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