Newsletter Health &Wellness 4 Ways To Beat The Pain! HELPING ACHES & PAINS
INSIDE: • WHY DO YOUR MUSCLES ACHE? • PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT • EXERCISE ESSENTIALS • DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN FREE ONE-ON-ONE PERSONALIZED TREATMENT WORK ACCIDENTS WE HELP YOU HEAL SPORTS PERFORMANCE ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS SENIOR PROGRAMS TREATMENT FOR ALL AGES
Here are some tips to help you battle daily aches and pains: 1. ICE & HEAT. For muscle pain from overuse or injury, rest that body part and take acetaminophen or ibuprofen depending on what your doctor may ad- vise you is best. Apply ice for the first 24 - 72 hours of an injury to reduce pain and inflammation. After that, heat often feels more soothing. 2. SLEEP. Be sure to get plenty of sleep and try to reduce stress. The amount of sleep is dependent on your body. Some people only require 7 hours, others 9. Also, make sure you have a good mattress and sleep on your side or back with pillow support for your legs. If you sleep on your side, put the pillow between your legs. If you sleep on your back, put the pillow behind your thighs. 3. EXERCISE. Regular exercise can help restore proper muscle tone. Walking, cycling and swimming are good aerobic activities to try. Be sure to warm
up before exercising and cool down afterward. Our experts at Ellis Physical Therapy teach you stretch- ing, toning and aerobic exercises to feel better and stay pain-free. Drink lots of fluids. Begin slowly and increase workouts gradually. Avoid high-impact aerobic activities and weight lifting when injured or while in pain. Consult one of our experts or your doc- tor before trying exercises you are unsure of doing. 4. PHYSICAL THERAPY. Through our program, specialized hands-on techniques and treatments are applied, addressing the poor alignment and dys- function of the spine, which can irritate and cause pressure on nerves. Physical therapy is the science of restoring pain-free movement with exercises and hands-on techniques.These principles are applied to the body when an injury is sustained to help facilitate a great recovery. If you are suffering from aches and pains, contact us at 208-523-8879 to learn more about how you can return to a pain-free active lifestyle!
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