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Don’t just complain about those aches and pains. Start doing something about them. Here isaquick rundownof things thatyoucandoathome thatcan reduce your daily pain: 1. Use hot and cold therapy appropriately to reduce inflammation. After a good workout or a day of doing chores out in the yard, your muscles will likely feel sore. Apply icedirectly to thearea thathurtsonandoff for20minutesata timeduring the first 24-72 hours after the pain develops. After that, consider soaking in hot water, such as taking a warm bath, to further soothe your muscles. 2. Don’t underestimate the power of resting! Your body relies on sleep just as much as your brain. You need to get plenty of sleep to keep your stress level at a minimum—and that includes your physical stress level. Aim to sleep between 7-9 hours every night. The more activity you engage in, the more sleep you need. 3.Keepyourbody ingoodshapewithregularexercise. Itmayseemcounterintuitive to cut down on pain by moving more, but exercise is a really good way to reduce aches and pains. When you exercise every day, you are able to train your muscles for more movement, and thereby reduce aches and pains. Keeping active, staying rested, and being smart with hot and cold therapy create a trifecta for healthy management of aches and pains, but they aren’t going to solve thebiggerproblems.Whenachesandpainsstart togrowsevere,orchronic, then it is time to reach out to a professional for support. Physical therapy is the best way to reduce aches and pains because it takes into account a combination of active and passive strategies to help tackle the cause of your pain. WhyPhysicalTherapy? Therearea lotofdifferent reasonsas towhyyoumaystart feelingachesandpains.Musclepainwilloccurwheneveryourmusclesstart togrow. Tobuildmoremusclemass,yourmuscleshave tostretch,and lacticacidcanpour 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 increasedelasticity,and theburningwon’tbesosevere.Build-upof 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. Workingwithaphysical therapistcanhelpyoudevelopanewapproach tomanaging your aches and pains. Your physical therapy program will likely take into account strategies like hydrotherapy, deep tissue massage, guided stretching and targeted movements tohelpyouexperienceongoing relief from regulardiscomfort. Giveus a call so we can help you say goodbye to your aches and pains. REDUCE ACHES & PAINS AT HOME
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An insurance deductible is the amount of money that you must pay before your insurancecompanypays foryourmedicalservices. Ifyourdeductible ismet,your Physical Therapy may not cost you anything. Patientswithfamilyplansor thosewhohavehadmajorsurgeriesorhaveachronic illnessareespecially likely tohavea$0balance remainingon theirout-of-pocket expenses. This means that the cost of physical therapy could be minimal or completely covered by the patient’s insurance plan. If you are close to or have met your insurance deductible for the year, then now is the time to come in for Physical Therapy! Are you feeling aches and pains? Need to work on your core? Let us help you get a head start for 2020. Contact us today to schedule your appointment. Relieve Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain. ANGRY CAT STRETCH While in a crawl position, draw up your spine to arch your back. Stretches Back
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