Do you feel sluggish or fatigued, as if it’s difficult to motivate yourself to get moving? Do your sore muscles or achy joints just add to that lack of motivation? If so, your body may be experiencing some physical problems. Living a sedentary life is one of the main reasons why people report having low energy or feeling chronic day-to-day aches. Long car commutes, desk jobs, watching T.V. once you get home from work… many people live their lives this way, with very little physical activity. While it may not seem like it is making an impact at the time, this type of sedentary lifestyle can damage your body over time.
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Increase Your Energy By Getting Up & Moving Today!
Do you feel sluggish or fatigued, as if it’s difficult to motivate yourself to get moving? Do your sore muscles or achy joints just add to that lack of motivation? If so, your body may be experiencing some physical problems. Living a sedentary life is one of the main reasons why people report having low energy or feeling chronic day-to-day aches. Long car commutes, desk jobs, watching T.V. once you get home from work… many people live their lives this way, with very little physical activity. While it may not seem like it is making an impact at the time, this type of sedentary lifestyle can damage your body over time. WHY IS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SO IMPORTANT? When you don’t participate in frequent physical activity, your muscles begin to weaken and over time they can even begin to atrophy. Inactive lifestyles also cause joints to become stiff and can alter the physiological chemical processes within your body. In fact, your
circulation and lymphatic systems can slow down, which can pose harmful risks. These systems work in producing and excreting toxic wastes (such as cholesterol) and these wastes can build up when the systems aren’t functioning as efficiently as they should. Lack of movement and poor posture are the causes of several types of pain, including lower back pain, neck pain, hip pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, and headaches. A slumped posture can even change the shape of your spine over time, in addition to closing your shoulder joints and tightening up the tissues around your hips. These consequences can cause severe pain and may result in a host of other problems if lifestyle changes are not made. Contact Achieve Therapy & Fitness today to figure out how a consistent exercise plan can increase your energy and help you live a healthier life!
Experiencing back pain, call us at 866.320.3562 or visit achieve-therapy.com today!
HOW CAN I GET MOVING?
There is one fundamental rule of the human body: it was made to move! There are several reasons why people may not want to participate in physical activity. Perhaps your body simply doesn’t move the way it used to, or perhaps painful areas of your body make it difficult to move in the ways you’d like. Whatever the case may be, the truth is that restriction in movement has the potential to lead to harmful health problems. Some easy pain-relief and energy- boosting steps you can take on your own include: 1. Decide to get up and get moving 2. Get up from your chair every 20 minutes and walk around, even if it is just for a few seconds. 3. Walk or exercise at least 30 minutes every day. 4. Drink plenty of water. 5. Stretch your legs, hips, spine, and neck for 10 minutes every day.
Relieves lower leg pain FRONT PLANK FOREARMS & FEET Lie on your stomach with elbows bent. Your legs should be straight out behind you with your feet together. Raise up on your forearms and toes. Create a nice straight line with your body from your head to your heels. Concentrate on tucking your pelvis to engage your abs, squeezing your glutes and quads to keep your legs straight, and squeezing your legs together as you hold. Hold for 20 seconds and repeat 3 times. 6. Don’t push yourself too far if you feel pain. 7. Make sure you are sitting properly at your desk or computer. 8. Take frequent breaks for breathing exercises. Inhale and exhale deeply. 9. Stretch your arms overhead frequently throughout the day. 10. Do strengthening exercises 2-3 times per week. In order to be healthy, there needs to be a large emphasis on movement. When your body is flexible, strong, well-balanced, and fueled by a nutritious diet, it is able to perform at its optimal levels. At Achieve Therapy & Fitness we are dedicated to helping you live the best life you can, and our movement experts would be more than happy to help you relieve your pain, re-align your body, and get moving once again. If you are looking for assistance in living a more physically active life, contact us today.
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LOW BACK PAIN & SCIATICA JULY 22ND VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Learn what causes low back pain and what can be done to prevent it naturally at our FREE virtual workshop! You’ll learn important tips for maintaining a healthy back and spine. Interact with our physical therapists throughout the class while learning stretches and exercises to relieve pain. Discover the facts about the causes of back pain and sciatica and learn what treatment options are available and the pros and cons of each. THIS FREE WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU IF: • You suffer from back pain or leg pain when you stand or walk? • You have pain when you sit for long periods or drive? • You experience pain, numbness, or tingling into your butt, groin, or down your leg? • Your back ever “goes out” if you move the wrong way? We will send you a Zoom link to join the workshop after you register.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Direct Access refers to the ability of patients to be evaluated and treated by a physical therapist without being referred by a doctor or other healthcare practitioner. If an individual feels they have a problem that may benefit from the skilled services of a physical therapist, they can “refer themselves” for treatment. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Healthcare is expensive and direct access can be a cost savings by eliminating other physician office visit fees by coming directly to physical therapy for evaluation and treatment. You can begin treatment quicker / get relief faster by coming directly to us vs. waiting to get in to see a doctor who then in turn would refer you to physical therapy, a process that can often take at least 7-10 days, time you could have spent getting much needed relief and on the road back to your daily activities. Insurance will still pay for treatment. Patient responsibility – i.e. copays, deductibles, etc. – associated with care is the same as if you had come to us with a prescription. WILL MY DOCTOR KNOW I RECEIVED CARE? Absolutely. Achieve Therapy always keeps your medical doctor informed of your care by forwarding a copy of our evaluation notes, planned course of treatment and progress notes. We do this for everyone whether you come to us via direct access (self-referral) or come to us with a prescription from your doctor. In addition, Achieve Therapy will IMMEDIATELY refer you to a physician if our evaluation determines there is a more significant problem. We are here to help you save money and get the best care possible for your pain.
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