Say NO to Opioids and YES to These Benefits of Physical Therapy! Does the prospect of taking painkilling drugs for the rest of your life fill you with concern? If it doesn’t, then it should – especially if the drugs in question are opioids. Many chronic pain sufferers who can’t get the relief they need … Read more
The sad truth is that many patients don’t realize that physical therapy for pain relief can be the best option for chronic pain, not dangerous pills. Chronic pain affects 50 million adults in America—that’s about 20 percent of us! You may be one of them if pain and dysfunction have been a part of your … Read more
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. … Read more
It seems like every time you turn on the news there is another story about the opioid epidemic gripping the country. There is good reason for the panic. In 2016 alone, 116 people died each day from opioid-related drug overdoses. Some 11.5 million Americans misused prescription painkillers in some way, costing an estimated $504 million … Read more
Happy National Physical Therapy Month! Every year for a whole month, we join thousands of other fellow Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy clinics in highlighting and celebrating our profession and its’ impact on health and wellness.
This year, we’ll be joining the APTA in highlighting the importance of Physical Therapy in the fight against opioid addiction.
