Health Blog Category: Neck and back injuries
Are 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.
Read full blogDo You Suffer From Chronic Headaches? Physical Therapy Can Help!
Headaches have the potential to destroy your plans for the day and interfere with your ability to accomplish tasks. Frequent headaches are the most common form of pain in the U.S., reports the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a division of the National Institutes of Health. In fact, nine out of 10 adults will experience a headache, and for millions of people, headaches may occur several times per week. Instead of suffering through the pain, know more about the condition, and find out how Preferred Physical Therapy can help.
Read full blog5 Ways for Staying Active at a Desk Job.
If we were the betting type, we’d guess most of the people reading this are sitting down right now. It’s not a wild stretch of the imagination—most Americans spend around 12 hours per day sitting. Unfortunately, this kind of excessive sedentary behavior has been linked with an increased risk for chronic disease and early death. Some research even suggests sitting that prolonged sitting time is bad for your health regardless of how much you exercise!
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.
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