Health Blog Category: Natural Treatment
Relying On Pain Medication For Relief? A Skilled PT Could Help
It’s no secret that pain has an adverse effect on one’s quality of life. Many people make the mistake of relying on medication to alleviate their symptoms, yet pharmaceuticals just mask problems rather than cure them.
Physical therapy is a natural and non-invasive treatment that is both safe and effective. Please contact Anders & Associates Physical Therapy office if you are suffering from acute or chronic pain and would like to discover how our physical therapists can help you live a pain-free life without the use of potentially dangerous medicines.
Read full blogIs a Herniated Disc The Culprit of Your Back Pain?
Chronic back pain is one of the most common reasons patients come to see our physical therapist. In fact, it’s the most common cause of pain in the United States. Back pain can be caused by a variety of medical disorders, but herniated discs are the most common cause.
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.
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 blog5 Methods for Reducing Pain and Increasing Energy
Are aches and pains disrupting your daily routine? If you’re in need of fast-acting pain relief so you can get back to living your life, physical therapy can help.
In physical therapy, you’ll gain access to a customizable treatment program that will provide pain relief and help combat fatigue.
Our highly trained physical therapists have successfully treated a wide range of conditions and can both relieve your pain and prevent it from happening again.
Read full blogSearching for Relief from Sciatica Pain? Try Physical Therapy Today!
Is your sciatica pain holding you back from your daily routine? At Anders & Associates Physical Therapy, we understand how pesky sciatica symptoms can be. Fortunately, treatment with a licensed physical therapist can help.
If you’re looking for a way to return to the active lifestyle you love, contact Anders & Associates Physical Therapy in North Las Vegas, NV today to learn about our powerful personalized treatment plans.
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Read full blogIs a Herniated Disc The Culprit of Your Back Pain?
Chronic back pain is one of the most common reasons patients come to see our physical therapists. In fact, it’s the most common cause of pain in the United States. Back pain can be caused by a variety of medical disorders, but herniated discs are the most common cause.
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.
Read full blog3 Reasons Not to Skip Stretching After Exercising
Don’t Just Get That Regular Exercise — Do Your Post-Workout Stretches, Too!
There’s no doubt about it: American aren’t getting enough physical activity. Healthy adults should be making a point of getting at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity every week. If you already know that you need to be more active, you may be preparing a regular exercise regimen of your own. That’s a great start, but don’t forget to finish correctly.
Read full blogKick The Pain Meds To The Curb: How Physical Therapy Can Provide Relief
People struggling with chronic pain are affected in different ways. Take a moment to think about how your chronic pain affects you. Does it cause you to have a hard time getting out of bed or climbing stairs? Maybe you find yourself feeling stressed, distracted, and depressed at work.
You might wake up in the middle of the night or struggle to fall asleep because of pain. If you’re like many of the 50 million Americans dealing with chronic pain, you may even struggle with something as simple as getting dressed.
Read full blogReady to Beat Your Hip and Knee Pain Blues?
Find Relief for Your Hip and Knee Pain with Our Physical Therapists Today
If you have been struggling with hip and knee pain for very long, it may feel like your pain is here to stay. After all, can you really get any lasting relief from serious joint pain?
Actually, you can – and physical therapy is one of the best ways to do it! With the right physical therapy treatments, you can lessen the pain you experience in your hips and knees – and possibly even eliminate it altogether.
Read full blogYou Don’t Have to Live in Pain! Find Relief by Changing Your Diet
Discover Pain and Inflammation Relief Through Nutritional Changes
If you already see a physical therapist for internal inflammation, you already know that this is a problem that can seriously affect your overall health. Whether you have a clear diagnosis of your inflammation (such as osteoarthritis), or you’re not fully know the causes of your back and joint pain, physical therapy will help.
According to Harvard Health, chronic inflammation can also lead to a variety of health ailments such as heart disease and diabetes.
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