Health Blog
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10 January 2020Why Use Opioids When You Can Find Natural Relief?
We’re all aware of the opioid crisis plaguing the nation. It’s scary – it’s as if every time we turn on the news, we...
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20 December 2019Do You Know The Difference Between Sprains and Strains?
We’ve all been there – walking down the street, not paying attention when suddenly your ankle slips off the curb. There’s immediate pain, but...
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10 December 2019How 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...
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20 November 2019Try a Natural Treatment! How Physical Therapy Can Help You Live Without Pain Meds.
By any reasonable standards, ours is a highly medicated society. Scan any grocery store or pharmacy aisle and you’ll see all kinds of over-the-counter...
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10 November 2019What You Need to Know About Sprains, Strains and Ankle Pains!
While the terms sprain and strain are often used interchangeably, there is a key difference between the two. A sprain is the tearing or...
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20 October 20197 Secrets Toward Motivating Yourself to be Active
For many of us, staying in shape can turn into an “all-or-nothing” attitude. Maybe we had a long day at work, or maybe we...
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20 September 2019Ached by Lower Back Pain? Stand up Straighter with Physical Therapy
Lower back pain is a sensation all too familiar to millions of people. This ache can hinder many aspects of your life: working, spending...
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12 September 2019Eating Right: A Simple Technique for Reducing Pain and Inflammation
Do you deal with chronic pain or inflammation in your daily life? It isn’t uncommon, but it is avoidable. While exercise is a crucial...
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20 August 20196 Ways to Prevent Injuries While Strength Training
One of the most common pieces of advice given to people in strength training programs is simply to “not hurt yourself.” Whether it’s a...
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10 August 2019High-Quality Protein: What is it and Why is it Important?
Protein is a necessary nutrient for maintaining high levels of physical function. If you’re a dedicated athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone who is...
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15 July 2019Suffering with Back Pain? Check Your Posture!
In one longitudinal study, back pain accounted for more than 3 percent of all emergency room visits between 2004 and 2008. It is also...
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5 July 2019Common Causes of Shoulder Pain and How Physical Therapy Can Help
Your shoulder is the most flexible and movable joint in your body, consisting of several bones, muscles, joints, and tendons. This means there are...
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20 June 2019The Connection Between Core Strength and Better Balance
Physical therapy as an industry has been talking about the link between core strength and better balance for years. When the “core” muscles around...
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10 June 20195 Ways to Relieve Back and Neck Pain
There are common causes of both back pain and neck pain. Changes in the spine’s anatomy often cause back pain. There may be lumbar...
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20 May 20195 Quick Tips for Less Pain and More Energy
Millions of individuals live with varying degrees of pain while also experiencing limited amounts of energy. There are several quick and effective ways you...
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