A physical therapist could help you feel better, faster! Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) back pain? It’s true! In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 1 in 5 people have chronic pain. If you experience pain and discomfort on a daily
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Find Freedom From Stress-Related Headaches Through Physical Therapy
Regain control of your life: say goodbye to headache pain! Did you know that there is more than one kind of headache? Various types of headaches affect millions of individuals. Sinus headaches, hormone headaches, and migraines are just a few examples! Several sorts of stress can also cause headaches. Stress-related headaches are, in fact, one
Are You Living With Pain and Inflammation? Healthy Eating May be the Solution!
A Healthy Diet Could be the Key to Living a Pain-Free Life. A healthy diet is an important part of any physical therapy routine. Proper nutrition is crucial, especially if you suffer from chronic inflammation and pain. Eating the right foods can aid your body’s recovery from a variety of painful conditions. Pain can be
5 Benefits of Stretching To Improve Your Health
Do you stretch regularly, or only when you wake up in the morning? Some people think that stretching is an unnecessary part of exercising. The truth is, if you aren’t stretching regularly, you might be increasing the risk of injury in the future. You’re also going to have at least a few joints or places
Dealing With Back Pain? Pain Relief May Be Closer Than You Think.
At some point in their lives, most Americans will experience temporary back pain. However, it becomes a big quality of life concern when back pain is not temporary and lingers on for some time. Dealing with chronic back pain can seriously put a damper on your mood, day after day. The good news is that
5 Reasons Why You Should Begin Stretching Today
Did You Know Stretching Has Several Different Health Benefits? Some people think that stretching is an unnecessary part of exercising. The truth is that stretches are a necessary component of exercise. Can some simple physical motions dramatically improve your overall health, wellness, and quality of life? In the case of stretching, the answer is most
5 Physical Therapy Exercises to Reduce Knee Pain
The knee joint is one of the hardest working in the body, which is why it’s so prone to injury other chronic conditions that cause knee pain. If you’re one of the millions of Americans trying to decide what to do about your knee pain, keep in mind that one of the most successful, long-term
Healthy Pastimes
The world is a staircase. Some go up, and some come down. We must ascend. From Accordion Crimes by Annie Proulx Let me tell you one of my favorite pastimes: On one of my strolls through a bookstore I found the book: “Stair Walks in San Francisco”, by Adah Bakalinsky. She describes 27 stair walks