Health Blog Category: Physical Therapist
Improve Your Health in These 6 Ways With the Help of Physical Therapy
Do you notice your muscles feeling painful or achy throughout the day? Are you recovering from a recent injury or surgical procedure? Are you living with a chronic condition that causes constant discomfort?
Whatever the case may be, physical therapy can help improve your health. While there are many benefits to physical therapy, below are some of the top 6 ways physical therapy can improve your quality of life:
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Read full blog5 Ways Stretching can Help Improve Your Life
One of the biggest parts of physical therapy is stretching. In almost every physical therapy treatment plan, there is some incorporation of targeted stretches. Stretching can benefit anyone – from athletes looking to improve their technique to older folks looking to relieve chronic aches and pains.
Stretching not only helps with flexibility improvement; it also is a natural way to provide pain relief and make any additional physical therapy treatments much easier.
Read full blogSoothe Your Headaches with Natural Relief Methods
It is no secret that headaches can cause limits to your daily life. Fortunately though, physical therapy can help you overcome those painful barriers.
If you are suffering from headaches, you are not alone. In fact, the International Headache Society states that headaches are the third most common pain complaint of pain across the world.
If you are living with constant headaches and you’re looking for relief, contact Aspen Rehab in Coral Springs, FL, today to consult with one of our licensed physical therapists.
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If you are living with chronic pain, or pain lasting three months or longer, you are not alone. In fact, according to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, approximately 100 million Americans live with chronic pain. Unfortunately, that also means that the dependency on pain relief prescription medications is continuously growing. In the year 2013, doctors across the U.S. prescribed nearly a quarter of a billion opioid prescriptions – that’s roughly a bottle per person in the United States.
Read full blogGet Your Shoulder Moving Again with the Help of a Physical Therapist
Did you know that your shoulders are your most flexible and movable joints? They are extremely complex, comprised of multiple muscles, tendons, and bones. They are what provide you with the mobility you need to perform many of your tasks throughout the day. Your shoulders are capable of a lot – but they are also highly susceptible to injuries.
If you have been living with shoulder pain, you can find natural relief with our physical therapy services.
Read full blogImprove Your Health, Strength, and Physical Activity by Consulting with a Physical Therapist Today
Everyone strives for a healthy, strong, and active lifestyle. However, the reality is that this type of lifestyle is not always easy to achieve, especially for those suffering from chronic pain. Fortunately, physical therapy is a great resource for helping you alleviate your pain and reach your fitness goals.
If you’re looking to achieve a healthier lifestyle and you’re not sure where to start, give our office in Coral Springs, FL a call today!
Read full blogHow Do I Know if My Sciatica Pain is in Need of Physical Therapy?
Did you know that the sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body? It stretches from the lower back down to the legs, ending at the feet. People living with sciatica typically describe their discomfort as “shooting pains,” typically down one side of the body.
While sciatica does not always require physical therapy treatments, it can help relieve your pain and speed up the healing process. It can be hard to determine whether or not your symptoms are in need of a specialist’s intervention, but these 3 signs are indicators that you should seek help and give Aspen Rehab a call today:
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Read full blogThe Ins and Outs of Pre-hab – Everything You Should Expect
Are you in need of a surgical procedure? Do you have a physically demanding job or sport? Are your muscles or joints weaker than they used to be? If you identify with any of these scenarios, preventative rehabilitation, or “pre-hab,” may benefit you.
There are several benefits to participating in pre-hab treatments. It can speed up recovery time, help the body heal quicker, and prevent against injuries. There are two different categories of pre-hab: 1) pre-hab for surgical recovery and 2) pre-hab for injury prevention.
Read full blogIs My Injury a Sprain or a Strain?
We’ve all been in this scenario: 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 falls.
Read full blogRelieve Your Pain and Inflammation with These Dieting Tips
Do you live with constant pain and inflammation? If so, you are not alone. There are many chronic conditions that can lead to this; however, much of the pain and inflammation you’re feeling can be managed simply through diet. Pain and inflammation can be relieved through proper nutrition, stress management, and exercise.
Your body is fueled by what you eat, so when you eat a nutritious diet your body is able to recover much faster.
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