Health Blog Category: Health and Wellness
Why You Should Choose Physical Therapy Over Prescription Medication
Medication Can Be Expensive….And Addicting.
Do you suffer from acute or chronic pain that makes it hard for you to get the things done every day that you need to do? Have you found yourself panicking when you run out of your prescription medication because otherwise, you have no way to manage your discomfort levels?
Many people struggling with pain make the mistake of leaning on prescription medications for relief, but drugs only mask the symptoms.
Read full blog5 Benefits To Stretching Before and After You Exercise
At our physical therapy clinic, we notice an interesting trend with a lot of our active patients: they go to the gym regularly, but they largely neglect stretching and mobility work. Do you make time to go to the gym a few times per week? If so, you should certainly commend yourself for your efforts, but ask yourself this: how often do you stretch before and after a workout session?
We’re not sure why not stretching is so common among gym-goers.
Read full blogSuffering From Arthritis Pain? Relief Is Right Around The Corner!
You Don’t Have To Live With Constant Pain
According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis affects over 50 million people and is the leading cause of disability across America. Arthritis can affect anyone at any age and can become downright debilitating for those who suffer from it. There are many important steps that people dealing with this condition can take to relieve their stiff and aching joints. Physical therapy is one of them!
Read full blogHow Physical Therapy Can Restore Mobility & Decrease Your Joint Pain!
You’ve Got Options For Relief.
Let’s face it, your joints just aren’t treating you the way they used to. You might be dealing with the aftermath of an injury that has made it hard for you to get around the way you’re used to. Or maybe you’re just suffering from age-related arthritis, and everything is starting to hurt!
One thing is for sure, taking excessive amounts of over the counter painkillers and sitting around all day definitely isn’t doing you any favors.
Read full blogHow Stretching Can Improve Your Life
Stretching Isn’t Only For Runners!
Stretching is an important part of your daily routine. If you don’t have a stretching regimen in place, you definitely need one! A good stretch is the perfect way to start your day no matter what age you are, or what your fitness level might be. According to the Mayo Clinic, “stretching can increase flexibility and improve your joints’ range of motion, helping you move more freely.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Can Help Stress-Related Headaches
You Don’t Have To Live In Pain
Stress headaches are no joke, and sometimes, a pill just doesn’t cut it when it comes to getting rid of one. According to Choose PT, “most headaches are harmless and resolve on their own, although severe headaches that recur frequently can affect your ability to do your daily activities and can reduce your quality of life.”
Tension headaches fall into this category, and involve the sensation of a “band of pressure” around your head, as well as tenderness and achy feelings.
Read full blog5 Ways To Stay Healthy Through Physical Activity
Staying Fit Doesn’t Have To Be Hard
Let’s face it, sometimes it can be really hard for us to slow down and take it easy. We all just want to get as much done during the day as possible! However, it’s time that we become a bit more realistic about what is and isn’t feasible for us to accomplish through sheer willpower alone. Our bodies have limits.
Even though you might really want to complete your entire to-do list within a 24-hour time span, it probably isn’t going to happen!
Read full blogNatural Remedies For Treating Arthritis
You Don’t Have To Turn To Medication For Relief
It is fairly common for people who suffer with arthritis pain to resort to expensive surgery, steroid injections, and prescription medications to cope with their pain. Sometimes, these treatments can actually benefit patients with severe arthritis. More often than not, the better route to go involves physical therapy and natural treatments.
Arthritis does not discriminate either, and although it tends to be found often in elderly patients, it can affect anyone at any age.
Read full blogDo You Suffer From Lower Back Pain? Physical Therapy Can Help
3 Easy Ways To Start Managing Your Pain
Dealing with back pain can be extremely uncomfortable and inconvenient. Tons of people turn to prescription medication to manage their pain, but with opioid dependence on the rise, many of them are looking for a better option. According to a study in the BMC Health Services medical journal, physical therapy can decrease dependency on pain medication while also reducing the out-of-pocket costs for patients.
Read full blogDealing With Pain and Inflammation? Here’s How Eating Healthy Can Help.
A Proper Diet Could Be Your Key to a Pain Free Life
Maintaining a healthy diet plays a vital part to any physical therapy routine. Proper nutrition is important, especially if you deal with chronic inflammation and pain. Eating the right foods can help your body recover from many different painful conditions.
Reducing stress, eating healthy meals, and getting regular exercise all work together to decrease pain. If you are interested in learning more about how to adjust your daily routine to improve your condition, contact Springfield PT to schedule a consultation with one of our licensed physical therapists.
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