5 Activities To Improve Your Health
If you spend your days hobbling painfully from your bed to your reclining chair and back, the notion of pursuing any kind of vigorous activity may be the furthest thing from your mind.
The truth, however, is that getting active can vastly improve your health, your comfort, mobility, and overall quality of life. Keep reading to learn more about how physical activity can help you feel your best and enjoy better health!
The importance of good health
It’s all relative when it comes to the words “health” and “wellness.” It essentially indicates that your body is functioning at its peak in terms of respiration, circulation, digestion, and other areas.
Read full blogGot Arthritis Pain? Find Relief Without Medication
Taking an opioid painkiller for relief when a person has arthritis, especially in a weight-bearing joint like the knee or hip, can be a great temptation.
The bad news is that while an opioid can momentarily relieve pain, the patient’s bones continue to grind together, exacerbating the underlying source of the problem. That’s before you even consider opioids’ addictive properties. Rather than relying on opioids to relieve your arthritis pain, consider a chemical-free option: physical therapy.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy: The Answer To Your Aches and Pains
Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) back pain? That’s a depressing statistic, especially if you’re already one of those sufferers.
Chronic back pain can prevent you from performing the countless daily tasks you need or want to perform. Even when you’re not engaged in physical activity, your back pain may be keeping you miserable 24/7. But don’t assume that drugs can provide more than temporary relief, or that surgery won’t create more problems than it solves.
Read full blog5 Way To Know You Need PT!
Have you ever heard of physical therapy? If you’re in need of it, there are tons of ways your body may be trying to tell you!
Physical therapy isn’t just for rehabilitation or athletes in training. There are many reasons why a person might need the assistance of a physical therapist.
There are five basic indicators that you need to visit a physical therapist. We outline them in this blog, but you can give us a call at Eastside Sports Rehab in Bellevue WA to schedule an appointment as well!
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Frequent appointments with a physical therapist are suitable for people of all ages!
Physical therapy is a non-invasive, safe, and effective treatment choice intended to improve movement and alleviate pain arising from a wide variety of work and sports injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, age-related conditions, and more.
Usually, patients undergo physical therapy to help relieve symptoms of chronic pain and avoid potential injuries. One of the most important reasons for new patients to visit our physical therapy clinic is to identify and treat the cause of their chronic shoulder pain.
Read full blogDo You Have Herniated Disc Pain? How to Know If You Need to See a Physical Therapist
You Could Relieve Your Herniated Disc Pains with Physical Therapy
Believe it or not, a herniated disc can occur anywhere in your spine. At our physical therapy clinic, we see disc herniations frequently among our patients with back, arm, and/or leg pain.
Strange neck pains, back pains, or extremity symptoms can indicate a variety of potential problems – including one or more herniated discs.
What can you do if you’re not sure whether or not you have this problem?
Read full blogAvoiding Opioid Dependence With The Help Of A Physical Therapist
There are better ways to relieve your pain.
We’re betting you’ve seen the headlines, and you’re well aware that opioids are a major contributor to America’s widespread drug crisis. We also understand that if you or a loved one suffers from chronic pain, you may be frustrated and unsure of your options.
Our physical therapy clinic joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other professional organizations in recommending physical therapy and other alternatives to prescription opioids for chronic pain management.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Can Help Golfer’s Hip Mobility and Pain
Are you noticing soreness or pain in your groin? Does your back seem to feel better the more warmed up your hips are? Golfing requires a tremendous range of motion to swing the club effectively. Our physical therapists at Eastside Sports Rehab understand golfing mechanics and how vital your hips are to swing a club pain-free!
The golf swing has been associated with increased injury risk due to poor swing mechanics, inadequate spine (thoracic and lumbar) mobility, poor core stability, and lack of motion and strength in the hips.
Read full blogDoes Your Child Have Little League Elbow? Allow A PT To Help!
Is your son or daughter complaining about pain along the inner part of their elbow? Have you noticed swelling around the elbow, especially after practice or a game? Pain and swelling on the inner aspect of the elbow may be a sign of a “Little League Elbow.”
Fortunately, at Eastside Sports Rehab in Bellevue WA, our physical therapists are experts at treating all types of pediatric and sports injuries!
Read full blogOptimize Your Athletic Performance and Reduce Recovery Time with Therapeutic Massage
If you are an athlete, you likely already understand the importance of maintaining good health, especially when competing in the sport you love. But did you know that working with an experienced physical therapist can hugely improve your athletic performance and overall health, especially when recovering from an injury?
When it comes to helping athletes heal from painful injuries, many physical therapists rely on a technique known as therapeutic massage.
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