Health Blog Category: Nutrition
Get Rid of Pain Meds With Physical Therapy
Every time you turn on the news, there appears to be another article about the country’s opioid crisis.
There’s reason to be concerned. Every day in 2016, 116 individuals died from opioid-related drug overdoses. Prescription painkillers were misused in some form by 11.5 million Americans, costing the economy an estimated $504 million.
According to some academics, many people who would otherwise be able to work are barred from doing so because they would fail a drug test.
Read full blog3 Safe and Effective Tips For Relieving Stiff, Achy Joints Through Physical Therapy
Sometimes we wake up in the morning feeling stiff and achy. We wonder, “Did I sleep on my neck wrong? Do I need to replace my mattress?”
It’s only normal that from time to time we feel a little off upon getting our day started! However, if you find that you’re consistently waking up in pain, it could be time for a trip to a physical therapist.
Aching, stiff joints may be a minor problem, but your doctor may diagnose you with a condition that necessitates referral to a physical therapist for additional treatment.
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 our office now to schedule a consultation with one of our physical therapists to learn more about how our nutritional services might help you!
Read full blogWhat’s In Your Fridge Could Be Causing Your Pain!
Have you ever thought about the phrase “we are what we eat?” It seems trivial and overplayed, we know, but it’s the truth. Everything we put into our bodies, we essentially become, through our movements, moods, and our levels of health. Watching what you eat can make a world of difference when it comes to managing a chronic pain condition such as arthritis. If you work with a physical therapist to help manage a chronic pain condition, you will probably receive some nutritional advice as part of the process!
Read full blog3 Simple Changes You Can Make in Your Diet For Pain Relief
We truly are what we eat. If you have chronic pain, you should consider the fact that what you put in your diet could be making your aches and pains worse. Scientific evidence shows that the things we eat can influence our experience of pain—whether by alleviating an underlying health condition or exacerbating it.
If you don’t know whether or not you’re eating the right food groups, our physical therapist team is happy to educate you about making smarter choices in your diets so that your physical therapy treatment plan will be more effective overall!
Read full blogFeel Great with the Right Nutrition Plan For You
In your everyday struggle against pain and inflammation, do you reach for a pill bottle, or do you seek healthy lifestyle changes? The latter choice will do more for you in terms of long-term function, mobility and safety.
But what kinds of lifestyle changes should you pursue? In addition to regular exercise, including the types of targeted exercises you might receive in physical therapy, you should examine your sleep, your workplace ergonomics – and your nutrition.
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