Choice PT: Helping Aches and Pains

WHY PHYSICAL 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. Built-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 into account strategies like hydrotherapy, deep tissue massage, 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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Exercise Essentials Try this exercise to improve hip strength.

Summertime Smoothie

INGREDIENTS • 2 frozen bananas

Helps Strengthen Hips

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• 2 cups kale, packed • 3 tbsp cocoa nibs • 2 tbsp hemp seeds • 2 tbsp chopped mint, packed • 1 tbsp maca powder • 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder • 1 tsp wheatgrass powder • 2 cups coconut milk

SINGLE LEG DEADLIFT While standing one leg, lean slightly forward at the hip, with your free leg in-line with your back. Use your arms to help maintain balance. Hold and return to starting position. Repeat 5-10 times per leg.

DIRECTIONS Add all ingredients, in the order listed above, to a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve cold. Optional: You may garnish with extra cacao nibs and mint leaves.

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