How Physical Therapy Can Help!
8 To minimize the risk of leaking after repeated uses, make sure to double bag your ice packs in sturdy freezer bags with a double-lock seal. If you have a vacuum bag sealer, this is the perfect use for it. For more pain relief options for joint pain, call Washington Washington PT & Rehab today 425.820.2110! 7 4 2 4 1 3 2 9 2. Corn syrup – Yup. Plain old corn syrup. This one is nice because it stays the most soft and flexible compared to the rest; however, if it were to leak, you’d be left with a sticky mess. 3. Liquid dish soap – You guessed it, another one-ingredient ice pack! This one doesn’t stay quite as flexible as the rest, but at least the mess won’t be sticky in the event of a leak. 4. (2) parts liquid dish soap to (1) part rubbing alcohol. This is very similar to the one above but stays a bit more flexible. possible. Schedule a consultation with one of our physical therapists today and get back on track to a pain-free life! GOT JOINT PAIN? TRY THESE DIY ICE PACKS! If you’re experiencing joint pain after a long walk, try icing your joints with any of the 4 following Methods: 1. (3) parts water to (1) part rubbing alcohol. This combination is recommended by physical therapists, because it is cheap, it stays flexible, and it works perfectly. There is also minimal mess if there is a leak! Win/win.
When relieving knee and hip pain, it is important to make sure that normal motion is restored. Our physical therapists at Washington PT & Rehab are trained in evaluating your movement to determine the root of your problem, in addition to creating a treatment regimen specific to your pain, and restoring you to your normal mobility and strength. We have years of success in helping patients with their physical needs, eliminating their need for harmful drugs, expensive testing, or harsh surgeries. Our goal is to help you move and walk as comfortably as
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Relieve Hip Pain In Minutes Try this exercise to relieve hip pain.
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Hip Hinge Hold stick on back with 3 points of contact: tailbone, upper back, and head. Keep your big toe and little toe in contact with the ground with knees softly bent as you push your hips back until you feel a stretch in your buttocks and hamstrings. Engage your core, buttocks and hamstring as you come back up to standing. Repeat 10 times, three sets.
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Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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