Category Archives: Aches and Pains
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December 10
Is Pain Stopping You From Getting Back in the Game?
Posted in Aches and Pains, Sports InjuriesAccording to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, at least 100 million Americans are living with chronic pain (pain lasting longer than three months). As if this isn’t a troubling enough trend, in recent years, physicians have been prescribing more and more prescription pain medications, including opioids. In the year 2013 alone, physicians prescribed nearly ...
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September 20
Feeling Stiff and Achy? Physical Therapy Can Help!
Posted in Aches and Pains, Physical TherapyEveryone wakes up feeling some pain in their joints or muscles from time to time. But if you find yourself consistently waking up stiff and achy, it might be time for pain-relief work with a physical therapist. Aching or stiff joints may be a minor problem that is easily remedied; in other cases, your doctor ...
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April 10
4 Tips to Alleviating Aches and Pains Quickly
Posted in Aches and Pains, Healthy TipsWhen it comes to chronic aches and pains, there are many factors that can cause this. However, there is also a lot that you can do to alleviate common aches and pains. Whether it is a sore back or achy knee that gets you first thing in the morning, these simple tips can make a ...
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February 10
How to Relieve Pain and Prevent Injuries with Better Balance
Posted in Aches and Pains, Health & WellnessWhen we think of poor balance, we typically think of seniors using canes or walkers to get around, because they may fall. However, poor balance is actually a big contributor to sports injuries, common backache, neck pain, and headaches in younger people. In order to walk on two feet, adapt to bumpy surfaces such ...
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December 1
Steps to less pain and more energy
Posted in Aches and Pains, Health & WellnessDo you sometimes feel sluggish, tired, achy, sore or have low energy? It could be that you are suffering from some basic physical problems. If you sit still for long hours in your car, at your job or at home watching TV, you could be hurting your body over time. Without frequent movement, your muscles ...
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September 22
Is Pain Stopping You From Getting Back in the Game?
Posted in Aches and Pains, Sports InjuriesDon’t let pain sideline you! There is nothing more exciting than taking on a new challenge, sport or activity. For most of us, the thrill of accomplishing a physical goal is what we live for. However, are you prepared for it? The term “weekend warrior” means a person who doesn’t really train for what they ...
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June 10
Where Your Pain Is Coming From
Posted in Aches and Pains, Health & WellnessIf you are suffering from aches or pains, here are some important questions that can help you determine the root cause of the problem: How long have you had your pain? For example, acute low back pain may be from a muscle strain. Chronic low back pain is typical of restricted joints, tight muscle tissue ...
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May 12
Feeling Stiff and Achy? How Physical Therapy Can Help…
Posted in Aches and Pains, Physical TherapyOur bodies are made to move and rely on a finely-tuned balance of proper posture, strength, coordination, chemical levels, blood pressure and more. When you don’t move on a consistent basis or experience changes to your health, you may start to feel stiff and achy, especially in the mornings. Poor health, injury, a sedentary lifestyle and poor nutrition ...