Health Blog Category: physical therapy
Avoid Dangerous Painkillers and Opioids With Physical Therapy
As we all know, our country has been ravaged by an opioid crisis. In 2016, 116 people died from an opioid overdose every day and it is estimated that approximately 11.5 million Americans abuse prescription drugs.
This is a frightening and painful time, but there is a way out. Physical therapy is a natural, safe, and effective way to relieve pain. Physical therapy, unlike opioids, works to provide long-term relief rather than simply masking pain in the short term.
Read full blogImprove Your Health, Strength, and Physical Activity With Physical Therapy
Everyone aspires to live a healthy, fit, and active lifestyle. However, this type of lifestyle is not always easy to achieve, especially for those who suffer from chronic pain. Fortunately, physical therapy is an excellent resource for relieving pain and achieving fitness goals.
If you want to live a healthier lifestyle but aren’t sure where to begin, give our office a call today! We’ll design a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs so you can achieve your objectives using the most effective methods for you.
Read full blogExperiencing Shoulder Pain? Physical Therapy Can Help.
Did you know that your shoulders are the most flexible and mobile joints in your body? They are extremely complex, with numerous muscles, tendons, and bones. They equip you with the mobility you need to complete many of your tasks throughout the day. Your shoulders can do a lot, but they are also extremely prone to injury. If you’ve been suffering from shoulder pain, our Ventura physical therapy services can help you find natural relief.
Read full blogDon’t Give In To Arthritis Pain: Physical Therapy Can Provide Relief!
If you are suffering from pain in your lower back, hands, knees, hips, or joints, you might be dealing with arthritis and not even know it. According to the CDC “In the United States, 23% of all adults—over 54 million people—have arthritis. About 24 million adults are limited in their activities from arthritis, and more than 1 in 4 adults with arthritis report severe joint pain.”
This disease is a joint disorder that causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and inflammation.
Read full blog4 Ways To Relieve Hip and Knee Pain Through Physical Therapy
Are you living with chronic hip or knee pain, or maybe both? It may feel like the pain is here to stay if you have been dealing with hip and knee pain for a long time.
The good news is, you don’t have to deal with this for the rest of your life. It is possible to get some permanent relief from extreme joint pain, after all!
Physical therapy is one of the best ways you can do it.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy is Your Key to Beating Neck and Back Pain
Back or neck pain can occur for a variety of reasons. Back pain can be caused by anything that changes the anatomy of the spine, such as lumbar disc herniation, lumbar degenerative disc disease, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or osteoarthritis. Muscle strains are the most common cause of neck pain, which can occur as a result of a cervical herniated disc, cervical degenerative disc disease, or cervical osteoarthritis. Back and neck pain can range from mild to severe, and it may be accompanied by other symptoms.
Read full blogStress Headaches Are A Pain; Let A PT Help You Find Relief
Tension headaches, also known as stress headaches, are the most common type of headache that people experience. Tension headaches, while not as severe as migraines, are a sign that something in your body is “off.”
If you’re experiencing frequent stress-related headaches that are interfering with your daily life, it’s time to consider physical therapy as a treatment option.
A physical therapist can help you figure out what’s causing your stress headaches and get rid of them for good.
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 our office today for more information on how our natural method of pain treatment can help you relieve your arthritic problems.
Read full blogAre You Struggling to Maintain Your Balance? Core Strength Training Can Help.
Core strength training is an essential component of physical therapy. The muscles in your core assist in anchoring your center of gravity, allowing you to balance yourself. Your core muscles play an important role in keeping you balanced whether you’re sitting, standing, or running.
A weak core can make you feel shaky and unbalanced. Physical therapy, fortunately, can help strengthen your core and, as a result, improve your balance.
Are you looking for a way to improve your equilibrium?
Read full blogAre Pain Meds Worth The Agony? Physical Therapy Can Help
Pain is uncomfortable, but it’s a necessary evil. It’s a helpful messenger, an alert that something in your body needs to be fixed. Regardless, pain can also be an agonizing annoyance that ruins your quality of life. Many pain problems are rooted in underlying conditions, often originating in a different part of the body than the part exhibiting symptoms. Although pain meds may mask your pain for a little while, it isn’t going to solve a chronic underlying functional problem.
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