When it comes to treating arthritis, you may have more options than you realize. There is a lot you can do to reduce your aches and pains from arthritis, while gaining more mobility and function. People often experience pain from arthritis because of stiff joints, muscles and other tissues. In addition, muscles become weak, therefore not supporting the arthritic joints. Our customized therapy treatments promote muscle strength, improve range of motion, increase mobility and ease pain. In addition, coupling your treatments with the following can also help you live life to the fullest and get you back to doing the things you love: 1. Education and self-management. When your treatment is over, our experts will have equipped you with the knowledge and exercises you need to continue your progress on your own. 2. Weight loss. Maintaining your recommended weight—or losing weight if you are overweight—can lessen your pain by reducing stress on your affected joints. Weight loss specifically helps ease pressure on weight-bearing joints such as the hips and knees. 6 WAYS TO HELP YOUR ARTHRITIS PAIN
3. Footwear and insoles. If arthritis affects your knee, foot or ankle, special footwear and insoles can reduce pain and improve walking. At DynamX Physical Therapy we provide evaluation and fabrication of custom foot orthotics on site. 4. Knee braces. For specific types of knee arthritis, an unloading brace may help reduce pain and improve knee joint stability. 5. Heat and cold. Many people find the heat of a warm bath or heat pad eases arthritis pain. Others find relief in cold packs. Still others prefer alternating the two. 6. Exercise. Exercise has been proven to help reduce arthritis pain while increasing strength and function. Knowing the right kind of exercises to do, is the key. Talking with our physical therapists will point you in the right direction! Discover how we can help eliminate your neck pain and headaches allowing you to live a happy, active and pain-free life. Call today for more details!
EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS TRY THIS EXERCISE FOR ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEF
I N THE COMMUN I T Y GIFT GATHERING
Our therapists Angel Ramirez & Tim Lim pictured completed their 2nd GIFT Gathering in Adrian, Michigan. This will enhance their ability to provide the best functional care consistent across our DynamX PT clinics. GIFT is a 40-week mentorship program
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in Applied Functional Science®. GIFT provides Certification in Functional Manual Reaction® (FMR) as part of the 40- week mentorship program, as well as being credentialed and recognized as a Fellow of Applied Functional Science® (FAFS). A FAFS has the knowledge, analytical ability, and hands-on manual skills necessary for the application and integration of the Core Content of the GIFT Curriculum, thus strategically designating you as a member of a select group of practitioners synonymous with the highest standard of care in the functional analysis of human movement.
STANDING HIP FLEXOR STRETCH
Assume a wide, long lunge position with hands on hips. Push your back hip forward to stretch.Keep your good posture. Repeat 5-10 times.
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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