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Fight Back Against Chronic Pain Frustration With Physical Therapy
Arthritis pain is one of the most frustrating types of pain. It is intense, chronic pain that can interfere with just about everything that you like to do throughout the day.
A study revealed an estimated 54.4 million US adults had been diagnosed with arthritis—about 1 in 4 Americans. Of those, about 27% report experiencing severe joint pain.
You don’t have to take pain relievers to get relief from arthritic discomfort.
Read full blogSprains and Strains Can Cause Long-Term Pain…But With Physical Therapy, They Don’t Have To!
Does this scenario seem familiar? You’re walking down the sidewalk, when suddenly – your ankle slips off the curb. You feel an immediate twinge of pain, but you’re unsure whether or not it requires a trip to the doctor.
It is true that many mild injuries can be treated with the R.I.C.E (rest, ice, compression, elevation) method; however, some injuries require the help of a medical professional.
It can be difficult to determine where your injury is, and it can also be difficult to determine if the injury you sustained is a sprain or a strain.
Read full blogCombat Inflammation From Arthritis Through Physical Therapy Treatment
Are you living with arthritis? If so, you know how much it can control your routine. Arthritis can be extremely limiting to a person’s life, and unfortunately, it is a disorder of the joints that millions of people live with.
While arthritis is debilitating, there is light at the end of the tunnel: it can certainly be managed! If you believe you may be living with arthritic symptoms, call IMG Physical Therapy at our physical therapy office as soon as possible.
Read full blog5 Ways Stretching Can Provide Pain Relief and Improve Flexibility
Do you stretch regularly? If you don’t, know that you’re not the only one slacking off on this vital aspect of exercise!
Stretching is an important element of physical therapy. Targeted stretches are incorporated into practically every physical therapy treatment plan. Stretching is beneficial to everyone, from athletes aiming to improve their technique to seniors seeking relief from chronic aches and pains.
Stretching not only improves flexibility, but it’s also a natural approach to relieve discomfort and make any subsequent physical therapy treatments go more smoothly.
Read full blogFinding True Hip and Knee Pain Relief
There are so many causes of hip and knee pain, from excess weight to sports injuries, and advancing age to repetitive motion injuries. Whatever the cause of your hip and/or knee pain, if you are experiencing it regularly you need to find a way to manage it.
Many people use medications like anti-inflammatories to minimize their discomfort. However, these medications do have potential side effects, so it can be helpful to find other ways to relieve your pain.
Read full blogPreparing Your Body For Surgery Doesn’t Have To Be Hard!
Do you have a surgery on the books this year? Have you thought about preparing your body for what it’s about to go through? Surgery is a serious event, and our bodies heal from them the same way they heal from trauma. That’s why it’s imperative to prepare your body so that recovery can be as smooth as possible!
Your doctor has probablyinformed you about the benefits of physical therapy after surgery, but did you know that pre-hab exists too?
Read full blogAre Frequent Headaches Controlling Your Life? You Could Find Relief Through Physical Therapy
Have you noticed pain on one side of your head? Do you have tension in the neck that radiates up and leaves you with a nagging headache? There are many different types of headaches and various causes for each of them. Fortunately, the therapists at IMG Physical Therapy know how to figure out where your headaches are coming from and the quickest way to get rid of them!
The term “sick headache” might have been coined to describe exactly how you feel today — and every day.
Read full blog3 Stretches To Combat Morning Achiness
Few things are more frustrating than waking up with persistent discomfort in your neck, back, or joints. Morning aches and pains can make even the most basic actions difficult, such as getting out of bed or putting on your shoes. You just want to wake up and get your day started…why is that so hard?!
You can begin working various portions of the body in the morning with the help of a few physical therapist-approved stretches to help ease pain and discomfort.
Read full blogLet’s Get Physical: 5 Ways To Improve Your Health & Stay Active!
Staying active is one of the key factors in maintaining long-term health. Fitting exercise and even moderate activity into your daily routine, however, isn’t always easy. Whether it’s because of a busy schedule or a health condition, you may find it difficult to get the daily exercise you need.
(Practice name) in (town) has put together a list of ways for you to stay active. These are super simple and easy tips that don’t cost you anything at all!
Read full blogLeave Medication In The Dust With Physical Therapy
The opioid epidemic is frequently in the news, and it may have prompted you to consider how painkillers are affecting your life.
You may be sick of taking pain medicines every day when you wake up, throughout the day as you fight to move without agony, and at night to sleep peacefully.
If you’re taking pain medicines and don’t want to be reliant on them indefinitely, physical therapy could be the answer.
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