Everyone develops aches and pains from time to time. After a long day out in the sun, or after an afternoon of trying to keep up with household chores, sometimes the tasks that we expect of our bodies can get the best of us.
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NO TIME FOR WIPEOUTS How Physical Therapy Can Help You With Everyday Aches & Pains
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Everyone develops aches and pains from time to time. After a long day out in the sun, or after an afternoon of trying to keep up with household chores, sometimes the tasks that we expect of our bodies can get the best of us. Whether it is a lingering ache in your back, feet that feel swollen and tired after a long day in your shoes, or a crick in your neck that just won’t go away, dealing with aches and pains can really take a toll on your overall feeling of wellbeing. Ifyoustoppedandaskedaround,you’dbeamazed toseehowmany people are struggling with aches and pains, just like you. What may surprise you even more is how many people are coping with those pains without doing anything productive about it. HOW TO DEAL WITH ACHES AND PAINS Pain medications can reduce the severity of aches and pains for a little while, but theydon’tdoanything toresolve the issue.Thereare things thatyoucando athome thatcanalleviateyourachesandpains,helping toreduce theseverity of your discomfort while also reducing the likelihood that the pain will return. Don’t justcomplainabout thoseachesandpains.Startdoingsomethingabout them. Here is a quick rundown of things that you can do at home that can reduce your daily pain: 1. Use hot and cold therapy appropriately to reduce inflammation. After a good workout or a day of doing chores out in the yard, your muscles will likely feel sore. Apply ice directly to the area that hurts on and off for 20 minutes at a time during the first 24-72 hours after the pain develops.
After that, consider soaking in hot water, such as taking a warm bath, to further soothe your muscles. 2. Don’t underestimate the power of resting! Your body relies on sleep just asmuchasyourbrain.Youneed togetplentyofsleep tokeepyourstress level at a minimum—and that includes your physical stress level. Aim to sleep between 7-9 hours every night. The more activity you engage in, the more sleep you need. 3. Keep your body in good shape with regular exercise. It may seem counterintuitive to cut down on pain by moving more, but exercise is a really good way to reduce aches and pains. When you exercise every day, you are able to train your muscles for more movement, and thereby reduce aches and pains. Keeping active, staying rested, and being smart with hot and cold therapy create a trifecta for healthy management of aches and pains, but they aren’t going to solve the bigger problems. When aches and pains start to grow severe, or chronic, then it is time to reach out to a professional for support. Physical therapy is the best way to reduce aches and pains because it takes into account a combination of active and passive strategies to help tackle the cause of your pain.
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HAVE YOU MET YOUR I NSURANCE DEDUCT I BLE? IF YOU'VE MET YOUR ANNUAL INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE, YOU COULD QUALIFY FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY AT NO COST TO YOU! An insurancedeductible is theamountofmoney thatyoumustpay before your insurance company pays for your medical services. If your deductible is met, your Physical Therapy may not cost you anything. Patientswith familyplansor thosewhohavehadmajorsurgeries orhaveachronic illnessareespecially likely tohavea$0balance remainingon theirout-of-pocketexpenses.Thismeans that the costofphysical therapycouldbeminimalorcompletelycovered by the patient’s insurance plan. If you are close to or have met your insurance deductible for the year, thennow is the time tocome in forPhysicalTherapy! Ifyou’re looking toresolveachesandpainsor improveyouroverallhealth, Vert Physical Therapy can help you get a head start for 2020. Call us today at 310.264.8385 (Santa Monica) or 818.344.8378 (Reseda Location) to schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists.We’llguideyou toaffordable treatments that will place you one step closer to pain relief.
WHY USE PHYS I CAL THERAPY? There are a lot of different reasons as to why you may start feeling aches and pains. Muscle pain will occur whenever your muscles start to grow. To build more muscle mass, your muscles have to stretch, and lactic acid can pour into the lining of your muscles to cause a burning sensation. More movement will push that acid out, helping you to experience relief, and in time your muscles will develop increased elasticity, and the burning won’t be so severe. Build-up of tension from stress or overuse, and muscle pain from poor posture can also contribute to regular pain. A physical therapist can take a comprehensive assessment to help determine what may be the primary cause behind your aches and pains. Working with a physical therapist can help you develop a new approach to managing your aches and pains. Your physical therapy program will likely take intoaccountstrategies likehydrotherapy,deep tissuemassage,guided stretching and targeted movements to help you experience ongoing relief from regular discomfort. Give us a call so we can help you say goodbye to your aches and pains.
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Andrew Choi, MPT, DPT, Partner, specializes in analyzing and correcting form and alignment with functional and sports activities. His athletic background (which includes martial arts, snow sports, and tennis) allows him to have a better understanding of how to specifically diagnose and correct faulty movement patterns. Chris Dahl, DPT, OCS, enjoys treating patients across all age groups and during the fall sports season, especially while providing PT consultation to student athletes with local high schools. His treatments focus on optimizing patient movement and maximizing function via targeted manual therapy and functional exercise prescription. Nikki Buchwald , LMT, PTA, NASM-CPT, is our Certified Clinic Orthopedic Specialist at Vert. With an extensive skill base and experience with high level sports rehab, complied with 15 years of therapeutic massage, Nikki creates a one of a kind corrective recovery session that will leave you wanting more. PatrickEdgecomb ,DPT,OCS, is thenewestaddition toour team.More informationabout Patrick coming soon!
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Feel free to call us and ask to speak to your therapist.
Your therapist can discuss with you why your pain is bothering you again and what you might do about it at home.
If further assessment is warranted, your therapist might recommend you come in for an appointment.
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SINGLE LEG EXTENSION Lie on your back with your knees bent. First, push your hips straight up, making a plank, then straighten one leg and hold for 3 seconds. Repeat this exercise with your other leg. Repeat 6-10 times. Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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