by Sarah MacManus | Jan 13, 2018 | Blog, Exercises and Fitness, Self-help physical therapy, What to know
When your doctor wants to get you back on your feet after an injury, he or she might prescribe rest, cold, heat and physical therapy. Many patients with chronic pain conditions can benefit by following a physical therapy program. Your therapist may also send you home...
by Sarah MacManus | Jan 13, 2018 | Blog, Exercises and Fitness, Pain specific exercises, Self-help physical therapy
The most commonly prescribed treatment for chronic pain can cost absolutely nothing, and the side effects include getting in better shape, deeper sleep and even a better outlook on life. Your doctor has probably told you about the benefits of exercise for treating...
by April Louise Childers | Jan 12, 2018 | Alternative Therapies, Blog, Exercises and Fitness, Other alternatives, Reiki/Massage, Self-help physical therapy
If you’re looking for relief from fibromyalgia or arthritis, you might just need a human touch. Massaging your muscles can help relieve your symptoms and send you into a state of deep relaxation. Natural therapies have become popular in recent years as people...
by April Louise Childers | Jan 12, 2018 | Blog, Exercises and Fitness, Pain specific exercises, Self-help physical therapy, Strengthening the ailing muscles
Unlike most injuries, muscle injuries require a two-pronged approach: healing and strengthening. Building strength is key to healing and to preventing future injuries. You want to be sure that you take it easy, but still challenge yourself. Strengthening the Ailing...
by April Louise Childers | Jan 12, 2018 | Blog, Pain specific exercises, Self-help physical therapy
One of the easiest and most effective methods of pain treatment and prevention is free, it takes just a few minutes a day and, you can do it from the comfort of your own home. All you have to do is stretch. Preventing pain is easier than treating pain. As they say, an...
