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Opioids Don’t Have to be the Answer for Pain Relief
Discover How Physical Therapy can Ease Your Pain the Natural Way
It is no secret that opioids are the main driver of the widespread drug crisis in America. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of 130 people die from opioid overdoses every day here in the U.S.That’s why if you are living with chronic pain, it is understandable that you may feel frustrated and confused about your choices.
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Stretching Comes with a Multitude of Benefits – Discover Them Today!
Exercising on a regular basis is a great way to both maintain and improve your health and wellness. However, if you’re not stretching before and after your workouts, you aren’t taking full advantage of a complete workout routine.
According to the Mayo Clinic, “stretching can increase flexibility and improve your joints’ range of motion, helping you move more freely, and ensuring that you have equal flexibility on both sides might help protect you from injury.”
Our innovative care strategies at Springfield Physical Therapy will help you find quick relief.
Read full blogAre You Experiencing Both Back AND Neck Pain? PT Can Help
Relieve Your Pain with the Help of Physical Therapy!
Back and neck pain are very common problems that many people deal with throughout the course of their lives.
According to the National Institute of Health, back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a doctor or miss days at work. Even school-age children can have back pain.
Unfortunately, it’s not always a straightforward job to locate the exact cause of the pain you experience in your neck or back.
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Find Relief for Your Pain without the Harmful Risks
It is no secret that long-term opioid consumption is not the best strategy for chronic pain management. In addition to the risk of addiction, opioids simply reduce the symptoms of your condition, rather than treating the condition itself.
Physical therapy has been shown to be a much better option than opioids or other pharmaceutical painkillers for a very real and measurable improvement over chronic pain.
Read full blogChronic Pain Doesn’t Have to be a Part of Your Life
Physical Therapy Can Help You Get Your Life Back
Chronic pain is extremely common, with over 100 million people in the United States alone living with some sort of chronic condition. So, you are not alone if you are one of those people.
While many people manage chronic pain with standard pain medications, they have so many drawbacks that you can’t fully rely on them to treat your pain. This leaves many people wondering if they will ever find a way to cure their pain.
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Stop Waking Up Achy!
How do you begin your mornings? Comfortable, energized, and ready to start the day, or achy and groggy from waking up uncomfortable? Aches and pains are always a nuisance, but they can really dampen your spirits if they plague you from the moment you wake up.
While achy mornings can be frustrating, the first step to treating them is understanding why exactly these uncomfortable sensations are occurring in the first place.
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Kick Pain Management Drugs to the Curb Today!
The world we live in today is heavily medicated. Go to any grocery store or pharmacy and you’ll find countless over-the-counter drugs. Doctors also consistently prescribe more extreme pain relievers, including opioids that have been widely abused over the years. Drug abuse is everywhere, and it is an ongoing battle that patients are constantly fighting.
If you’ve ever experienced an injury, you know it can turn your everyday life upside down.
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Common Signs You Should Seek Physical Therapy for Herniated Disc Pain
Did you know that a herniated disc can develop anywhere in your spine? At our physical therapy clinic, we often see herniated discs among our patients who have been experiencing back, arm, and/or leg pain, although back pain is the most common symptom.
If you believe that your pain or discomfort is being caused by a herniated disc, we encourage you to contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our licensed physical therapists.
Read full blogHave You Sustained a Sprain or Strain to Your Ankle? Get Back on Your Feet with Physical Therapy
Ready to Move with Ease Once Again Without A Sprain Or Strain?
If you’re having ankle pain that isn’t going away, there’s a significant chance that you’ve suffered from a strain or a sprain! People sometimes use these two terms interchangeably, but there is actually a big distinction between them.
A strain is the tear or overstretching of a muscle or tendon. These tendons connect the bones to the muscles. Your lower back and hamstrings are the most popular area of strains.
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You Can Do A Lot for Yourself by Participating in PT Both Before and After Surgery Through Pre-Hab!
Surgery can be very painful and traumatic for the body to go through, so it’s typically only performed when there are simply no other choices available. If surgery is in the immediate future, you might have already addressed a post-operative physical therapy appointment with your doctor. It is incredibly normal (and highly recommended!) to see a physical therapist during rehabilitation.
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