YOU DESERVE RELIEF THAT DOESN’T COME IN A PILL BOTTLE Move Beyond Chronic Pain and Find Lasting Relief
If you’ve been living with chronic pain, you know it’s more than just an annoyance. It’s exhausting, frustrating, and sometimes even isolating. The worst part? Many people feel like their only option is to rely on pain medications that only offer temporary relief, come with side effects, or worse, put them at risk for dependency. But there’s another way . Physical therapy can naturally reduce your pain by treating the root cause, restoring your body’s function, and helping you confidently move through life. PHYSICAL THERAPY VS. PAIN PILLS Over-the-counter painkillers may dull the ache, and opioids can numb it altogether, but neither one fixes the problem. Long-term use of pain medication can damage your body and your quality of life. Physical therapy is different. It improves how your muscles, joints, and nervous system function to give you long-term relief. Whether it’s your back, knees, neck, or shoulders, the goal is always the same: get you stronger, get you moving, and get you better. MOVEMENT THAT HEALS Your body was made to move, but when pain limits that movement, muscles weaken and joints become
less stable. Our physical therapists help you break that cycle. With targeted exercises, hands-on techniques, and treatments like massage, heat, cold therapy, ultrasound, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), we can help you relieve pain and restore your range of motion. FIGHT INFLAMMATION NATURALLY Did you know physical therapy can also help reduce inflammation? Gentle movement boosts circulation, helping your body remove the chemical buildup that causes swelling and pain. Even moderate exercise, done consistently and safely, activates your body’s natural pain-fighting systems. The more your body heals, the more pain-free movement becomes your new normal. YOU DON’T HAVE TO LIVE WITH PAIN Chronic pain can feel like a life sentence, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right plan, guided by professionals who truly care, you can get back to doing what you love without relying on medication. Contact our team today to schedule your appointment and discover how physical therapy can help you live with less pain and more freedom.
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Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew
Inspired by EatYourselfSkinny.com
This delicious dish will keep your family warm, full, and happy as the weather cools down.
INGREDIENTS • 1 onion, diced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 bay leaves • 1/2 tsp turmeric • 1/4 tsp cumin • 1/2 tsp black pepper • 1/2 tsp salt • Fresh parsley
• 2 cups green lentils, rinsed • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil for about 3 minutes. 2. Add all other ingredients except for salt and parsley. 3. Turn the heat to high until it is boiling, then reduce it to low and allow to simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked through. 4. Remove pot from heat and stir in salt. Top with parsley and enjoy!
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