Taking care of Your Heart
• Eat healthy meals: Nutrition plays a huge role in heart health. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, legumes, skinless chicken and leanmeats, and fatty fish such as salmon should all be in your diet. Saturated and trans fats, salt, and added sugar should all be avoided. You should also limit your salt intake, especially if you already have high blood pressure. • Manage your stress: Stress can raise blood pressure, so do your best to find daily ways to relax. Exercising, getting adequate sleep, stretching before bed, or taking a nightly warm shower are all things that could help with relaxation. Alternatively, scheduling 15 minutes of quiet time each day to unwind can also be helpful. The heart is a muscle, remember? The less stressed out you are, the less tension and stress you place on your heart. The best approach to keep your heart strong and healthy is to exercise regularly. It’s a natural, safe, and effective way to help improve your heart function! Physical therapy is an excellent method to add additional physical activity to your daily routine. Physical Therapy Can Help You Take Care Of Your Heart If you’re looking for a safe way to improve your heart health, physical therapy is a great option. Our teamcomprisesmovement experts who have the knowledge and training to evaluate and treat several kinds of acute and chronic pain conditions and abnormal physical function related to an injury, disability, disease, or unhealthy lifestyle. We play a leading role in preventing, reversing, and managing lifestyle-related conditions. Our therapists aremovement experts who can help patients improve their heart health by advising them on lifestyle adjustments. Therapy for improved heart healthmay also include daily exercises and stretches, many of which you can perform at home on your own! Participating in regular physical therapy appointments can help lower your cholesterol and blood pressure, significantly decreasing your chances of cardiac arrest in the future.
Every program Pittman Physical Therapy designs is based on the patient’s individual needs. Learning tomove without injury or pain is a significant part of our physical therapy programs. We use objective measurements to determine the level of strength and fitness and build your program accordingly. Your therapy programwill never push your body past what it can safely handle. We can guide you through proper exercises and specialized treatments to relieve your joint and muscle pain, increase your strength and flexibility, and improve your overall health by getting your blood flowing and your heart rate up. Love Your Heart, Love Your Life This month is all about loving and appreciating others, but don’t forget to take care of yourself! Caring for your heart is just as important as caring for any other part of your body. After all, you’ve only got one, so youmust look after it properly! Physical therapy can help you get back into shape in a safe, healthy way while also considering your heart’s limits, needs, and overall function. Are you looking for assistance with improving your heart health and increasing your strength and physical activity? Our team at Pittman Physical Therapy would love to help you live the highest quality of life possible. Contact us this month to learn how you can improve your heart health by incorporating more physical activity into your life! At Pittman Physical Therapy, we’re ready to get you back to living your best life! Call us at 901-472-7738 in Collierville or 901-614-3790 in Germantown or visit pittmanpt.com to book your appointment today!
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