You don’t need to have a history of addiction to become dependent on opioids – in fact, many people who become addicted have never had any issues with drug dependency in the past. Fortunately, physical therapy can help provide the same pain relief in a much safer, healthier, and natural way. As stated by the … Read more
Every time you turn on the news, there appears to be another article about the country’s opioid crisis. There’s reason to be concerned. Every day in 2016, 116 individuals died from opioid-related drug overdoses. Prescription pain meds were misused in some form by 11.5 million Americans, costing the economy an estimated $504 million. According to … Read more
Physical therapy isn’t only helpful after surgery! Surgery can be extremely stressful and traumatic for your body to go through, therefore, it’s normally only done when there are absolutely no other options available. If a surgery is in your near future, you’ve probably already discussed a post-operative physical therapy appointment with your doctor. It’s extremely … Read more
Are You Looking to Improve the Results of Your Surgery? “Prehab” PT Can Help Practicing with a physical therapist before your operation– sometimes referred to as “prehab,” — can help you mentally and physically prepare your body for the stress of undergoing a major surgery, and is a very wise decision for your health. Most … Read more
Have You Been Looking for a Drug-Free, Natural Solution to Chronic Pain? Do you feel anxious or unnerved by the idea of relying solely on drugs for pain management for the foreseeable future? If so, those worries and fears are completely valid, especially if the drugs in question are opioids. After trying NSAIDs or steroids … Read more
How to Better Understand the Reason for Your Back Pain and Find Solutions for Pain Relief Your spine is composed of parts known as “spinal discs,” or rubbery cushions that rest inside the tough casing of vertebrae. The balance that exists between these two layers of a spinal disc plays a crucial role in supporting … Read more
With PT, You Don’t Have to Deal With Painful, Achy Joints Any Longer Have you been living with chronic pain? If so, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 20% of the United States population has chronic pain. Our physical therapists work with individuals like yourself … Read more
Are you searching for a method of natural pain relief? Try physical therapy! Long-term opioid use is not a good strategy for chronic pain management. In addition to the risk of addiction, opioids only mask the painful symptoms of a larger problem. Physical therapy has been shown to be a much better alternative than opioids … Read more
Research Shows That Stretching Is Just as Important As Exercise It is an unfortunate truth that Americans are not getting enough physical activity. Healthy adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. If you are trying to become more active, preparing a regular exercise routine of your own is … Read more
Your Sleeping Situation Impacts Your Health More Than You Might Think Imagine gently waking up after 8 hours of sleep. You should feel rested and ready to start your day, right? But when you move to sit up you are suddenly struck with an intense backache. Pain in your shoulders and neck quickly follows as … Read more
