“6 TIPS TO HELP YOUR ARTHRITIS PAIN.” When it comes to treating arthritis, you may have more options than you realize. There is a lot you can do to reduce your aches and pains from arthritis, while gaining more mobility and function.
People often experience pain from arthritis because of stiff joints, muscles and other tissues. In addition, muscles become weak, therefore not supporting the arthritic joints. Our customized physical therapy treatments promote muscle strength, improve range of motion, increase mobility and ease pain. In addition, coupling your treatments with the following can also help you live life to the fullest and get you back to doing the things you love: 1. Education and self-management When your treatment is over, our experts will have equipped you with the knowledge and exercises you need to continue your progress on your own. 2. Weight loss Maintainingyourrecommendedweightor losingweight ifyouareoverweight can lessen your pain by reducing stress on your affected joints. Weight loss specifically helps ease pressure on weight-bearing joints such as the hips and knees. 3. Footwear and insoles If arthritis affects your knee, special footwear and insoles can reduce pain and improve walking. 4. Knee braces For osteoarthritis with associated knee instability, a knee brace can reduce pain, improve stability and reduce the risk of falling.
5. Heat and cold Many people find the heat of a warm bath, heat pack or paraffin bath eases arthritis pain. Others find relief in cold packs. Still others prefer alternating the two. Learn more about what can work best for you by talking to our Progressive Physical Therapy specialists. 6. Exercise Exercise has been proven to help reduce arthritis pain while increasing strength and function. Knowing the right kind of exercises to do is the key. Talking with our physical therapists will point you in the right direction. There is a lot that you can do to relieve the pain from arthritis and protect your joints for the long-term. Find out more about our ARTHRITIS PROGRAM by calling us today and discover how to relieve and reduce the pain of arthritis.
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Oktoberfest 5K Run/Walk
We were happy to be a sponsor of the Seymour Oktoberfest 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 7th. Staff and Physical Therapists provided bananas and energy bars to the participants, along with free kinesio taping, Astym treatment, and stretches. Some even participated in the race themselves! Sponsoring events like this one is one of the many ways we support our communities.
THANKSGIVING NATIVE AMERICAN CORN GRAVY YAMS CELEBRATE
MAYFLOWER FEAST CRANBERRIES FAMILY
PILGRIM TURKEY PIE THANKFUL HARVEST GOBBLE
GRATEFUL TRADITION
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