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How to Tell If Your Pain Symptoms Are the Result of a Sprain or a Strain
Although the phrases “sprain” and “strain” are often used interchangeably, there is a key difference between the two. In order to understand the distinctions between a sprain and a strain, you must first understand the difference between a ligament and a tendon.
Your ligaments are bands of tissue that connect bones to each other within the joints, whereas your tendons are tissues that link your bones to your muscles. A strain is a result of overstretching a tendon and a sprain is a result of tearing or overstretching a ligament.
Read full blogBetter Balance Starts at the Core: How to Improve Your Stability with PT
Are you familiar with the connection between core strength and better balance? When the core muscles around your trunk are strong, you are less likely to experience harmful chronic conditions, including lower back pain, balance and gait disorders, and general injuries.
A stronger core also helps to keep you upright – especially as you age and face a much higher risk of falls and fall-related injuries.
If you believe you need to work on your balance, but don’t know where to start, contact Anders & Associates Physical Therapy today.
Read full blog4 Ways You Can Start Improving Your Health, Strength, and Fitness Levels Today!
Did you know that more than 15 percent of American adults get no physical activity during their leisure time? We’re all aware of the health benefits of exercise, so why does it sometimes feel so difficult to stay active?
If your yoga mat has been thrown to the back of the closet or your running shoes have begun to collect dust in your garage, you need to hear about these few simple tips to help yourself become more active again.
Read full blogPreparing for Surgery? Try Pre-hab to Speed up Your Recovery Process.
If you’re having surgery, you’re probably already aware that rehabilitation is a critical aspect of the recovery process. Patients benefit from post-surgical rehab because it helps them get back on their feet and restores their full range of motion.
What most people don’t know, however, is that pre-surgical rehabilitation (pre-hab) can significantly speed up your recovery time after surgery.
Pre-hab is the process of working with a physical therapist to prepare your body for surgery, whereas rehab refers to physical therapy treatment after surgery.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy: Your Path to Natural, Drug-free Pain Relief
Did you know that 66% of the United States adult population, or more than 131 million people, use prescription drugs every day? Some prescription drugs can be helpful and are important for treating a variety of illnesses, but the national opioid epidemic should encourage us all to think twice about relying on prescription medication for pain relief.
Fortunately, physical therapy offers a natural and completely safe way to treat pain. If you’re tired of suffering from chronic pain, contact Anders & Associates Physical Therapy today to discover how we can help you access a natural form of long-lasting pain relief —without any of the harmful side effects of prescription drugs.
Read full blogSuffering From Pain & Inflammation? The Villain Could Be Your Diet!
If you’re suffering from chronic pain or inflammation, good nutrition can help you find relief. Eating the appropriate foods can help your body recover from a variety of ailments! Maintaining a healthy and nutritious diet is an important aspect of any physical therapy routine.
Inflammation and chronic pain can be minimized by eating well, reducing stress, and exercising regularly. Contact Anders & Associates Physical Therapy now to schedule a consultation with one of our physical therapists to learn more about how our nutritional services might help you!
Read full blogThe Best Natural Treatment for Arthritis Aches and Pains
Arthritis is a painful ailment that can make a person feel isolated and confined on their path. In order to manage discomfort, many arthritis sufferers turn to antirheumatic medicines, steroid injections, or joint replacement surgery.
Physical therapy and other natural treatments, on the other hand, have been shown to provide greater results for many people. Contact Anders & Associates Physical Therapy today for more information on how our natural method of pain treatment can help you relieve your arthritic problems.
Read full blogDealing With Lower Back Pain? Here Are 3 Tips To Reduce Your Discomfort
Do you have back discomfort in your lower back? If you have, you are aware of how debilitating it can be. It may appear simple to take medication to relieve pain, but with prescription medication overuse becoming a national epidemic, many people with lower back pain are looking for a more straightforward alternative.
According to a study published in BMC Health Services, physical therapy has been shown to minimize total health costs associated with pain management and to prevent habit-forming reliance on prescription medications.
Read full blogCombat Stress-Related Headaches With Physical Therapy
We’ve all done it: we get that familiar twinge of a headache and go for Ibuprofen, Advil, or Tylenol. When it comes to stress headaches, though, a tablet isn’t always enough. A stress headache is characterized by a band of pressure around the head, as well as generalized aching and soreness.
Physical therapy treatments, on the other hand, can help you relax and straighten your posture, which will help you feel better. You’ll not only get rid of your current headache, but you’ll also have a lower chance of getting future stress headaches.
Read full blogLiving With Arthritis Pain? Physical Therapy Could Make Your Life Easier
Millions of people suffer from joint pain and stiffness as a result of arthritis. Many arthritis patients take many steps each day to alleviate their stiff and aching joints. Physical therapy can be a useful component of a pain-relieving approach that also allows you to stay active. Contact Anders and Associates Physical Therapy now to learn how a physical therapy program can help you manage or possibly eliminate arthritis pain!
Staying physically active through physical therapy:
While exercise will not cure arthritis, it will help to slow down the progression of the disease and lower the severity of the symptoms.
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