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Always suffering from aches and pains in your joints? 3 Reasons to consider Physical Therapy
Do you have chronic pain? If so, you’re in the company of at least 20% of the United States population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). At Anders & Associates Physical Therapy, we work with people every day who are dealing with the physical and mental effects of chronic aches & pains caused by conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia. So, if your joints are achy and stiff, we invite you to consider working with a physical therapist in the New Year.
Read full blogImprove Your Health By Adding Stretching Into Your Daily Routine
Have You Discovered the Many Benefits of Stretching?
Can some simple physical motions dramatically improve your overall health, wellness, and quality of life? In the case of stretching, the answer is most definitely yes. Daily stretching exercises are a staple of physical therapy for just that reason.
You might be surprised to discover just how many ways stretches can help you. Here are some prime reasons that our physical therapist might prescribe stretches to enhance your life.
Read full blogHow Important is Physical Therapy Before and After Surgery?
It’s a wise idea to work with a physical therapist both before and after surgery. Working with a physical therapist prior to your operation — sometimes referred to as “prehab” — can help you to prepare emotionally and physically for the surgery. And when the operation is done, physical therapy can help to ensure a speedy and full recovery. If you have an upcoming surgery planned, contact Anders and Associates Physical Therapy to learn more about how physical therapy can help you with both preparation and recovery.
Read full blogSay No to Opioids! 3 Ways Physical Therapy Can Naturally Relieve Pain
Physical Therapy: The Natural Alternative to Drugs
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 from NSAIDs or steroids feel that they have no choice but to turn to the more powerful opioid drugs. Unfortunately, opioids can present some major problems, from mind-addling intoxication to addiction and the possibility of a fatal overdose.
Read full blogIs the Pain in Your Back Caused by a Herniated Disc? Here’s How to Know.
A herniated disc refers to an issue with one of the rubbery cushions that are in between the vertebrae. A spinal disc has a soft jellylike interior with a tougher exterior.
Symptoms of a Herniated Disc
While most herniated discs occur in the lower back, they also can occur in the cervical area. Symptoms are dependent on where the disc is located and whether or not it’s compressing a nerve. Typically, one side of the body is affected.
Read full blogDon’t Suffer From Arthritis Pain Any Longer – Find Relief With Physical Therapy
Millions of individuals struggle with arthritis pain and stiffness. Many arthritis sufferers follow several steps each day just to relieve their relieve stiff and achy joints. Physical therapy can be part of an effective plan to ease your pain while also remaining active. Contact Anders and Associates Physical Therapy today to find out how a physical therapy program can lessen arthritis pain or even eliminate it altogether!
Choosing the right foods:
Nutrition can play a crucial role in easing arthritis pain and discomfort.
Read full blogTreat Stress-Related Headaches with Physical Therapy. Find Out How it Works.
There is nothing worse than that feeling of having your head in a clamp. Whether the pain starts in your neck, the back of your head or front and center behind your eyes, stress headaches can derail your entire day. While reducing your stress level can often reduce your stress-related headaches, getting rid of the pressure you are under is not always practical. Call Anders & Associates Physical Therapy today and find out how a physical therapist just may be the key to getting rid of stress-related headaches once and for all.
Read full blogReduce Opioid Consumption and Feel Better with Physical Therapy
Long-term opioid consumption is not a good strategy for managing chronic pain. In addition to the risk of addiction, opioids simply alleviate the symptoms (pain) of a larger problem. For very real, measurable improvement over chronic pain, physical therapy has been proven to be a much better option than opioids or other pharmaceutical painkillers. If you are considering opioids for pain relief but would like to explore other options first, contact Anders and Associates Physical Therapy to talk with a physical therapist.
Read full blogLasting Relief for Hip & Knee Pain with Physical Therapy
Hip and knee pain are some of the most common types of pain people deal with – they are some of the top pains listed on the Centers for Disease Control surveys of adults reporting joint pain. So if you are struggling with hip and knee pain, you are definitely not alone. Whether your knee hurts, your hip hurts, or you are struggling with pain in both joints, you are well aware of the fact that such pain can make it much harder to live the life you prefer.
Read full blogHow Nutrition Can Have a Positive Impact on Reducing Aches and Pains
If you work with a physical therapist to help manage a chronic pain condition, you will probably receive some nutritional advice as part of the process. Physical therapists are not nutritionists, but providing nutritional advice to patients is well within the scope of a physical therapist’s duties. For some chronic conditions, dietary changes can make the biggest difference in reducing or eliminating pain. If you’d like more information on how nutrition and physical therapy go hand-in-hand, give Anders and Associates a call.
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