Health Blog
Should You Seek Physical Therapy Before Using Opioids?
The simple answer is yes, you should!
You’ve seen the headlines, and you know that opioids are the major driver behind the widespread drug crisis in America. We also know that if you or a loved one has chronic pain, you may be feeling frustrated and confused about your options. At Midwest Physical Therapy & Fitness Center’s physical therapy clinic in Bloomer, WI, we stand with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other professional organizations that recommend physical therapy and other alternatives over prescription opioids for the management of chronic pain.
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Regain control of your life: say goodbye to headache pain! Did you know that there is more than one kind of headache? Various types of headaches affect millions of individuals. Sinus headaches, hormone headaches, and migraines are just a few examples!
Several sorts of stress can also cause headaches. Stress-related headaches are, in fact, one of the most common headaches that people suffer from.
It’s critical to grasp the differences between stress headaches and other sorts, as we reasons for these headaches and how a physical therapist may help.
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Ready to Get Back to Your Life?
Back pain is one of the most common complaints in the United States. Whether you have occasional back pain or chronic back pain, it can be extremely difficult to complete your daily tasks. But have you ever wondered if your back pain was a symptom of something more serious?
The spine is composed of a complex series of bones known as vertebrae. There are cushioning pads between each vertebrae that act as shock absorbers, allowing you to bend, walk, and move around without pain on a daily basis.
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Common Reasons to Visit a Physical Therapy Clinic
Did you know that physical therapy can be used as a natural form of pain relief to treat a wide range of conditions?
Unfortunately, it is often only after attempting more traditional medical approaches such as surgery and prescription painkillers that people realize physical therapy sessions are an excellent way to relieve chronic pain and other recurring symptoms.
If you have any of the top five most common aches and pains, you could benefit from physical therapy.
Read full blogCommon Ways Physical Therapy Can Help You Combat Joint Pain
Arthritis is a common cause of joint pain that can affect people of all ages. While there is no cure for arthritis, you can learn how to manage your arthritis pain naturally with physical therapy.
Prescription pain relievers may appear to be the only option for many people living with chronic arthritis pain.
Our skilled physical therapists, on the other hand, advise performing a variety of targeted exercises to reduce inflammation, increase mobility, and relieve arthritis pain.
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Learn How PT Can Help You Find Effective Headache Relief
Headaches are a common problem that can affect anyone of any age. When recurring tension or stress-related headaches make it difficult to get through the day, physical therapy may be required to provide long-term pain relief.
Physical therapy can aid in the treatment of stress-related headaches. As Choose PT states, “there is effective treatment for almost every type of headache.” Working with a physical therapist can help you identify tension-relieving exercises and find long-term headache relief without the use of pain medication.
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Ready to Get Back into Your Physical Activities?
Do you make an effort to get some exercise every day?
It has been proven that exercise can extend your life, improve your mood, assist you in maintaining a healthy weight, and can also increase your strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance.
Not to mention, it can also assist you in managing chronic pain and other health conditions.
Why you should continue to stay active throughout your life
According to PT in Motion News, 80 percent of Americans do not follow the Department of Health and Human Services’ physical activity guidelines.
Read full blogYou Don’t Have to Continue Living with Chronic Pain
Physical Therapy Can Help Manage Pain so You Can Reclaim Your Life
Chronic back pain is defined as pain that lasts three months or longer. This type of pain can be caused by a number of factors, including spinal arthritis, aging, disc issues, and myofascial pain syndrome. Physical therapy can help.
Spinal arthritis causes pain due to the slow thinning of the cartilage inside the spine. Compression around your surrounding nerves may occur with a herniated or bulging disc, resulting in pain.
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How Stretching Can Improve Your Daily Life
Have you ever noticed how good stretching feels after a nap, first thing in the morning, or after vigorous physical activity?
That good feeling is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the numerous health benefits that regular stretching can provide.
Because of this, our physical therapists frequently suggest specific types of stretching exercises to supplement other physical therapy modalities.
Read full blogArthritis and Opioids Don’t Have to Go Hand-in-Hand
Discover the Natural Healing Benefits of Physical Therapy
Arthritis is a broad term that refers to hundreds of different diseases. Inflammation and joint pain are two of the most common symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other types of arthritis.
Whatever type of arthritis you have, you’re probably dealing with varying degrees of pain. We’re here to let you know that there is a better option if you’re taking opioids for your pain – contact Midwest Physical Therapy to learn more.
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