The Best Natural Treatment for Arthritis Aches and Pains
Arthritis is a painful ailment that can make a person feel isolated and confined on their path. In order to manage discomfort, many arthritis sufferers turn to antirheumatic medicines, steroid injections, or joint replacement surgery.
Physical therapy and other natural treatments, on the other hand, have been shown to provide greater results for many people. Contact our office today for more information on how our natural method of pain treatment can help you relieve your arthritic problems.
Read full blogAre You An Athlete Living With Hip, Knee, and Leg Pain?
Your hips, knees, and lower legs are tough because they have to be for your game! However, we’re all still human, and unfortunately, injuries do happen.
The hips and knees are your largest joints, supporting your body’s weight. They work in close coordination, giving us the mobility we need. Conditions such as arthritis, aging, and sports injuries can all cause problems, and before you know it, pain symptoms can flare up.
If you’re experiencing hip, knee, or leg pain, call First Colony Aquatic and Rehabilitation Center to schedule a closer look.
Read full blogHow Tennis Players Can Resolve and Prevent Ankle Sprains
Is your ankle sprain interfering with your ability to play tennis? Are you frustrated that you keep rolling your ankle what seems like every time you play tennis? At First Colony Aquatic and Rehabilitation Center our physical therapists use the most up-to-date strategies to help you resolve your ankle problems and know what to do to prevent them from becoming an ongoing issue!
The leading causes of acute tennis injuries are falls and twists, with ankle sprains accounting for up to ¼ of all tennis-related injuries.
Read full blogSit Up Straight and Feel Better Through Aquatic Therapy
Have you ever noticed your posture at the end of a long day? Are you slouching with your shoulders forward and hunching over your computer screen? If the answer is yes, the dull aches and pains you feel in your neck and back are likely connected to your posture. The good news is that although poor posture can be quite unflattering (and uncomfortable!), it can also be improved.
A physical therapist can help you correct your posture and lessen the severity of your corresponding aches and pains.
Read full blogDo You Have Arthritis? Aquatic Therapy May Help.
Have you ever woken up with stiff joints that hurt when you move and worsen as the day goes on? If you answered yes, you might be experiencing the early signs of arthritis. Aquatic therapy is an effective therapeutic option for arthritis patients and could help you!
Many people who suffer from this ailment refuse to get treatment because they believe they will have to deal with it as they become older. This could not be more untrue!
Read full blogManage Your Fibromyalgia Pain Symptoms With Aquatic Therapy
It’s very normal to experience some discomfort from time to time. It’s possible that you’re painful as a result of over-exercising or stubbed your toe on a piece of furniture. You may generally shake it off or take some ibuprofen to get back to your normal routine.
However, some people may experience long-term discomfort that persists despite their best efforts. This has the potential to have a severe impact on one’s life that anti-inflammatory medications will not be able to mitigate.
Read full blogAquatic Therapy Before Surgery Can Speed Up Recovery!
Do you have surgery coming up? If so, you probably have a long list of things you need to do to prepare for your operation. To add to that list, one important thing is scheduling a consultation with a physical therapist at First Colony Aquatic and Rehabilitation Center !
Many people mistakenly believe that physical therapy is only required after surgery. While therapy is a must following most procedures, it should also be addressed before the procedure.
Read full blogAre You Waking up in Pain? Your Mattress Might Be the Reason Why
Your Sleeping Situation Impacts Your Health More Than You Might Think
Imagine gently waking up after 8 hours of sleep. You should feel rested and ready to start your day, right? But when you move to sit up you are suddenly struck with an intense backache.
Pain in your shoulders and neck quickly follows as you move and is soon accompanied by a dull ache in your hips and legs when you stand.
Read full blogAches and Pains Keeping You From Enjoying Your Mornings? Physical Therapy Can Help!
Let’s face it, some of us just aren’t morning people. The reason for that varies — sometimes you just want a little extra shut-eye, and other times, it’s because morning presents aches and pains to you that you’d rather avoid.
Do you leap out of bed excited at the thought of experiencing another morning – or do you just lie there, afraid to move because of the pain you’re likely to feel?
Aches and pains are never welcome, and they can start your day off with low spirits when you’re forced to deal with them from your first waking moments.
Read full blogFinding Natural Relief for Your Aches and Pains
Say Goodbye to Your Persistent Aches and Pains with Physical Therapy!
Any pain that lasts longer than three months is classified as “chronic.” When people suffer with chronic pain for a long period of time, it can become a downward spiral. They become more inactive and sedentary as a result of the pain, and then their health gets even worse.
As stated by the APTA website, “The White House has announced that APTA is among the organizations that have joined a public-private partnership to combat opioid usage and prescription drug abuse, and that the association will reach out to the public and its members to deliver the message that pain can be effectively managed through conservative, non drug approaches.
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