Healthy tips blog

May 20
The 7 Best Ways to Get Yourself Moving
Posted in Health & Wellness
It is easy to turn physical activity into an all-or-nothing” attitude. Our Flat Rock Physical Therapy team gets it – you had a long day at work, you drove your kids all around town for their extracurricular activities, and on top of that, you still have to make dinner and prepare to do it all […]
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May 10
The Natural Way to Treat Arthritis Pain – Without Medication
Posted in Arthritis Pain
There are numerous different types of arthritis that people experience – in fact, the term “arthritis” is used to describe over 100 different types of joint pain and joint disease that millions of people suffer from. Arthritis is known to affect the elderly since it becomes more apparent with age; however, it is also possible […]
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April 19
Ached by Lower Back Pain? Stand up Straighter with Physical Therapy
Posted in Uncategorized
Lower back pain is a sensation all too familiar to millions of people. This ache can hinder many aspects of your life: working, spending time with friends and family, partaking in the activities you enjoy, and even just relaxing. The World Health Organization estimates that in the United States, 149 million days of work are […]
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April 10
Eating Right: A Simple Technique for Reducing Pain and Inflammation
Posted in Uncategorized
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 part of your physical therapy regimen, proper nutrition can also play an important role. The foods you eat work to fuel your body, and eating the right ones can help you […]
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March 22
Want to Recovery Even Faster? Try Pre-hab!
Posted in Uncategorized
If you are considering surgery, you are probably well aware of the need for rehab post-surgery. Rehab sessions with a physical therapist are a major part of the process of getting surgery — without the physical therapy of rehab, it is difficult and sometimes impossible to get on your feet again. What you may […]
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March 11
Say No to Sciatica Today with Physical Therapy!
Posted in Uncategorized
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body. It extends from the lumbar spine through the buttocks area. Sciatica is pain that results from the irritation of the sciatic nerve. Generally, pain is felt in the lumbar area and behind the thigh. The pain can also radiate to the lower limbs. Sciatica […]
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February 20
Bogged Down by Pain? Try These 5 Quick Tips for Less Pain and More Energy
Posted in Uncategorized
If you’re hurting and need quick relief, your physical therapist can help. In a customized physical therapy program, you’ll learn some highly effective pain relief techniques that can also help boost your energy. Our physical therapy providers are experienced with all types of pain, and can help you live a pain-free life at last. Get […]
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February 12
What you can do to be Healthier, Stronger, and More Active!
Posted in Uncategorized
The tennis shoes collecting dust. The yoga mat curled in the back of your closet. The gym membership that hasn’t seen you in, well, months. Like you need anymore proof that sticking to an exercise routine is tough. Hey, who ever said New Year’s resolutions can’t be made in any time of the year? […]
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January 20
Suffering with Back Pain? Check Your Posture!
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In one longitudinal study, back pain accounted for more than 3 percent of all emergency room visits between 2004 and 2008. It is also estimated that more than 25 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, many with a disability that prevents them from doing normal daily tasks like working and caring for themselves or others. […]
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January 10
Common Causes of Shoulder Pain and How Physical Therapy Can Help
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Your shoulder is the most flexible and moveable joint in your body, consisting of several bones, muscles, joints and tendons. This means there are several ways the shoulder can become injured and cause pain. There are many causes of shoulder pain and steps you can take to eliminate the discomfort. Physical therapy is an effective […]
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