Health Blog Category: Aches and Pains
Are You Ready to Say Goodbye to Your Aches and Pains?
Whether you have recently started waking up with generalized aches and pains or suffering from chronic pain for a long time, physiotherapy has been proven to be the best possible treatment method for you.
A sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise, poor nutrition, or an injury can all contribute to aches and pains. The bad news is that the pain is probably not going to go away on its own. The good news is that a physiotherapist can put you back on the right track and help get rid of those aches and pains.
Read full blogDo You Suffer From Any of These 3 Types of Arthritis? Consider Physiotherapy.
Arthritis is a broad term that encompasses over 100 different types of joint pain and disease. Many people believe that arthritis only affects the elderly, but this is not true.
According to Healthline, “Arthritic symptoms usually develop over time, but they can also appear suddenly.” Arthritis is most common in people over the age of 65, but it can also affect children, teenagers, and younger adults. Arthritis affects more women than men and people who are overweight.”
According to a study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, approximately 30% of male athletes who regularly participate in contact sports such as football, basketball, or soccer will develop knee and hip arthritis at some point.
Read full blogPhysiotherapy Can Provide the Relief You’ve Been Looking For!
Many people suffer from lower back pain and are unsure of how to find long-term relief. Dealing with this type of pain has an impact on daily life and can take away time you would normally spend relaxing, working, and spending time with your family.
Back pain, in general, can make it difficult to enjoy life. Not to mention that it can make a person feel irritable and depressed, and contribute to a variety of other health issues.
Read full blogIs Poor Posture the Root of Your Chronic Pain?
Do you have daily or recurring aches and pains? Do your back and neck get stiff and achy at the end of the day? If so, your posture could be to blame. Our physiotherapists can help you figure out what’s causing your pain and provide you with the solutions you’re looking for.
Back and neck pain can become more severe as your posture deteriorates. When your body becomes accustomed to poor posture, it becomes more difficult to make a quick adjustment back into good posture.
Read full blog5 Ways You Can Start Living a More Active Life
Getting active can be daunting. With thousands of exercise programs available, it can be difficult to determine which one is best for you.
According to PT in Motion News, 80 percent of Americans are not meeting the US Department of Health and Human Services physical activity guidelines. Many people struggle to find the time or motivation to exercise.
It’s not always easy to stay active, especially if you already have limited mobility.
Read full blogDo You Have Aches and Pains? There’s a Chance it’s From Your Mattress.
Do you ever notice that you wake up in more pain than you did when you went to bed? If you’ve been experiencing low back pain that seems to be worse in the morning, your mattress could be to blame!
While it is a common enough ailment that most people believe they will have to live with it forever, there is hope! But what is the true source of your nighttime back pain?
Read full blogAvoid the Dangers of Opioids – Instead, Choose Physiotherapy
Do you use opioids to relieve pain? You’re not alone, though. Every year, over 200 million prescriptions for opioid pain medication are written in the United States.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has even issued guidelines on the subject, recommending safe non-drug alternatives like physiotherapy.
According to a recent study published in Health Services Research, people who saw a physiotherapist prior to other treatments were 89 percent less likely to require an opioid prescription.
Read full blogWith These 3 Tips, You Can Finally Get Rid of Those Nagging Aches and Pains
It’s strangely satisfying to wake up the morning after a hard workout with dull aches and pains in your muscles.
However, when that dull ache migrates to your joints on a daily basis, that satisfaction quickly turns to frustration.
The solution is not to take anti-inflammatory medication or simply ignore your joint aches and pains, but rather to consult with a physiotherapist.
If these three reasons for considering physiotherapy for joint pain aren’t enough to persuade you, please contact South Sherbrook Therapy Clinic to learn more about our pain-relieving modalities.
Read full blogPhysiotherapy Can Help You Stop Using Opioids for Good.
If you’ve been suffering from severe pain for a long time and have found little to no relief from over-the-counter pain relievers, your doctor may want to prescribe opioids to control the pain.
However, as tempting as it may be to numb yourself with these powerful drugs, you are better off declining the offer. Opioid medications can cause significant problems in your life while not addressing the source of your pain.
As a result, the CDC advises patients to seek pain relief through physiotherapy instead.
Read full blogDo You Have Aches and Pains? Your Diet May Be to Blame
What was the last meal you ate? If it was something high in saturated fat and processed sugars, it may be time to listen to your body. Fortunately, physiotherapy is more than just post-surgery recovery and aches and pains.
A physiotherapist can assist you in identifying ways to improve your nutrition in order to alleviate your aches and pains.
When attempting to achieve physical goals, lifestyle changes can be extremely beneficial.
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