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Your Joints Hurting? 4 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Arthritis Pain
Whether it is a pop in the knee with every step that you take, or a crack of your fingers with every attempt to open a jar, chances are that you aren’t going to realize just how much you rely on your joints to perform up to par until you are experiencing regular joint pain. Arthritis is one of the leading causes of joint pain, and this means that pain in the ankles, knees, elbows and hips can happen to just about anyone.
Read full blogNon-Invasive Treatment for Your Chronic Aches and Pains
Have you grown accustomed to feeling a twinge here and a spasm there? Do you suffer from recurring aches and pains for reasons you don’t totally understand? Have you been gritting your teeth and putting up with a longstanding chronic pain condition? Maybe you’ve been putting off medical treatment for your ailment because you’re afraid of one particular form of care — surgery. Well, now you can stop worrying, because physical therapy could make surgery unnecessary in your case.
Read full blogIf You Have any of These 5 Symptoms, You May Need Physical Therapy.
Physical therapy is a highly beneficial form of treatment that can address many of the most common sources of pain. However, there are many people who don’t realize that the pain they are experiencing is something that can be easily addressed with physical therapy.
If you are experiencing any of the five common symptoms listed here, then it may be time to consult with Anders And Associates Physical Therapy as far as the best ways to address your pain and discomfort.
Read full blogDo You Depend on Opioids to Keep You Moving? Understand How PT Can Kick Your Opioid Dependence
Do you rely on drugs such as oxycodone or hydrocodone to help you get through your day without agonizing pain? Do you worry that these drugs may be placing your health at unacceptable risk? Do you feel anxious or count the minutes until your next dosage of these pain relievers regardless of that risk? If so, you may be on the threshold of opioid dependence — a dangerous, potentially deadly situation. The good news is that you can get away from those opioid drugs without falling into the grip of unmanageable pain, thanks to the benefits provided by physical therapy.
Read full blogChronic Back Pain Doesn’t Have to be Your Story. Understand 3 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help.
Chronic back pain leads many people to consider surgery or addictive painkillers to deal with the problem. The depression that can accompany serious, long-lasting back pain can lead people to think that. But what if surgery or opioids didn’t need to be a part of your story? If you’ve been thinking about surgery to finally feel some relief, contact Anders And Associates Physical Therapy today to find out how working with a physical therapist can be a possible solution to your chronic back pain.
Read full blogImprove Your Nutrition to Decrease Pain and Inflammation
Are you experiencing pain and inflammation in your joints? Many people may not realize that nutrition can play a crucial role in preventing and even eliminating these conditions in the body. It’s important to understand what pain and inflammation are, the causes and symptoms, and how both nutrition and physical therapy can help. Contact Anders And Associates Physical Therapy regarding how we can help treat your pain and inflammation.
What is Pain and Inflammation?
Read full blogIs a Herniated Disc The Culprit of Your Back Pain?
One of the most common reasons people visit our physical therapist each day is to get relief from chronic back pain. In fact, it is the most commonly reported source of pain across the nation. While back pain can be caused by a variety of medical conditions, in many cases it is the result of a herniated disc. It is estimated that about 60-80% of people will experience some level of lower back pain in their lives, and many may experience the issue due to a herniated disc.
Herniated discs can occur anywhere along the spine; however, they typically affect the lower back area.
Read full blogEnding Your Hip and Knee Pain, Once and For All
The hips and knees are both areas in the body where several tendons, muscles, and joints are joined together, in order to help you achieve complex movement. If there is damage (and subsequent pain) in these areas, it can be difficult to perform daily activities. Fortunately, there are several specific ways that physical therapy can help in ending your hip and knee pain, once and for all. Contact Anders And Associates Physical Therapy today to find out how a trained physical therapist can help you relieve your pain.
What’s causing my hip and knee pain?
Read full blogPut the Spring Back in Your Step With Physical Therapy Treatments
Are you suffering from acute or chronic pain? Perhaps you’ve been struggling with back pain for quite some time, or you’re recovering from an unexpected sports injury, or maybe you’re even still dealing with impairments from an auto accident. Whatever you may be facing, physical therapy is here to help. If your pain is impacting your daily life, we encourage you to contact Anders And Associates Physical Therapy as soon as possible to schedule an appointment with a physical therapist.
Read full blogDitch the Meds and Get to the Root of Your Problem With Physical Therapy
It is no secret that pain can put a dent in your lifestyle. Many people make the mistake of relying on medication to provide relief, but meds only mask the symptoms, instead of fixing them. Physical therapy is a natural and non-invasive treatment that works. If you are suffering from either acute or chronic pain, contact Anders And Associates Physical Therapy to learn how our physical therapists can get you on a natural path to a pain-free life, free from harmful drugs.
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