The Chronicle Getting You Back on Track “Does Arthritis Pain Grind you Down?” PHYSICAL THERAPY RELIEVES ARTHRITIS PAIN
Relieving Joint Pain Exercising is important to help reduce joint pain and stiffness. Light to moderate-intensity physical activity canactuallypreventadecline in function,even restoring health. However, some people with arthritis may be reluctant to exercise because of joint pain after activity. You can take various steps to relieve pain, such as heat and cold therapy, or pain relievers, making it easier for you to exercise and stay active. In addition to physical therapy,choosenon–impactexercisessuchasbicycling, swimming, or water exercise. Furthermore, research shows that even modest weight loss combined with exercise is more effective in decreasing pain and restoring function than either weight loss or exercise alone. If you are suffering with arthritis pain, call us today and discover how we can relieve your pain, returning you to a more active, pain-free lifestyle!
Hello everyone, we have been sending out these newsletters to both practices for about six months. We’ve had lots of responses from people saying that they enjoyed getting the newslettersand that theyfindvalue in thecontentandhearing about what’s going on with us. We have decided to combine Mission and Coeur d’Alene newsletters into one. We hope that you will find the adult information just as valuable as a kid information! Ifyouno longerwish tobeonourmailing list please contact either clinic and let us know. If you have specific things that you want to hear about, you cansendusa request throughFacebook (SynergyHealthcare orSynergyPediatricTherapy)orcall theclinicdirectlyandwe willbehappy todo researchandgetyourquestionsanswered. WesoappreciateallofyoubeingpartofourSynergy family. If youhaveahealthproblemandaren’tsure ifwecanhelp,give MillionsofAmericanssuffer througharthritispainevery day, taking Ibuprofen and stronger medication to numb the pain and address the ongoing inflammation. The definition of arthritis is joint inflammation, however the termhasacquiredawidermeaning.Arthritis isnowused asageneric term forosteoarthritisandotherconditions that affect joints. The pattern, severity, and location of arthritis symptoms can vary depending on the specific form of the disease. Typically, arthritic conditions are characterized by pain and stiffness in and around one or more joints. The symptoms can develop gradually or suddenly. Certain rheumatic conditions can also involve the immune system and various internal organs of the body. Physical therapy is an important part of the ongoing treatment for arthritis. Physical therapy strengthens, stretches, and stabilizes muscles surrounding affected joints providing needed support.
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