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Physical Therapy: Your Path to Natural, Drug-free Pain Relief
Did you know that 66% of the United States adult population, or more than 131 million people, use prescription drugs every day? Some prescription drugs can be helpful and are important for treating a variety of illnesses, but the national opioid epidemic should encourage us all to think twice about relying on prescription medication for pain relief.
Fortunately, physical therapy offers a natural and completely safe way to treat pain. If you’re tired of suffering from chronic pain, contact College Park Physical Therapy today to discover how we can help you access a natural form of long-lasting pain relief —without any of the harmful side effects of prescription drugs.
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Although the phrases “sprain” and “strain” are often used interchangeably, there is a key difference between the two. In order to understand the distinctions between a sprain and a strain, you must first understand the difference between a ligament and a tendon.
Your ligaments are bands of tissue that connect bones to each other within the joints, whereas your tendons are tissues that link your bones to your muscles. A strain is a result of overstretching a tendon and a sprain is a result of tearing or overstretching a ligament.
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Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Your Herniated Disc Pains
Back pain is one of the most common complaints in the United States today. Whether you have a minor ache in your back or suffer from recurring chronic back pain, it can make performing daily tasks extremely difficult. But have you ever considered whether your back pain was a symptom of something more serious?
There are many reasons why someone may be experiencing back pain, including herniated discs.
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You Don’t Have to Live in Pain
Did you know that physical therapy is a natural form of pain relief that can be used to treat a wide range of conditions?
Unfortunately, many people do not realize that physical therapy treatments are an excellent way to reduce chronic pain and other recurring symptoms until they have exhausted other traditional treatment options, such as surgery or prescription painkillers.
If you have a condition that is causing you pain, you might be a good candidate for physical therapy.
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PT Can Help Relieve Your Aches and Pains
Chronic pain is defined as any pain that lasts more than three months. When people experience chronic pain for an extended period of time, it can lead to a downward spiral. As a result of the pain, they become more inactive and sedentary, and their health begins to deteriorate.
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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Arthritis Doesn’t Have to Limit Your Life
Arthritis is a common cause of joint pain in people of all ages. While there is no cure for arthritis, PT can help you learn how to manage your arthritis pain naturally.
Prescription pain medications may appear to be the only option for many people living with chronic arthritis pain. Our skilled physical therapists, on the other hand, advise performing a variety of targeted exercises instead, in order to reduce inflammation, increase mobility, and alleviate arthritis pain.
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Physical Therapy Can Help You Live Comfortably Once Again
Chronic pain is defined as any pain that lasts more than three months. When people experience chronic pain for an extended period of time, it can lead to a downward spiral. As a result of the pain, they become more inactive and sedentary, and their health deteriorates.
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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You Can Find Effective and Safe Pain Relief with Physical Therapy
Prescription opioids are potent pain relievers that can manage pain for hours at a time. Unfortunately, they can also introduce significant new problems into your life, ranging from the danger of an overdose to the risk of addiction.
If you’ve been relying on opioids to get through the day, and you are looking to find a safer, healthier, and less terrifying alternative, physical therapy could be the answer!
Read full blogYou Don’t Have to Live Life Around Your Hip and Knee Pains
Move Comfortably Once Again with Physical Therapy
The knee is a hinge joint, whereas the hip is a ball-and-socket joint. They are both complex joints that rely on a network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bone, and cartilage to keep you moving.
With so many moving parts, it’s not surprising that we occasionally experience pain as we age and/or engage in strenuous activity. When you have hip or knee pain, it can be difficult to perform even the most basic daily activities.
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Get Moving with This PT Advice!
Do you get up and move around every day? This can extend your life, improve your mood, and assist you in maintaining a healthy weight. The movement also helps to improve your strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance, which can all assist you in managing chronic pain and other health conditions.
Regular physical activity is so important that our physical therapy team is always looking for new ways to help our patients get moving.
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