Everyone develops aches and pains from time to time. After a long day out in the sun, or after an afternoon of trying to keep up with household chores, sometimes the tasks that we expect of our bodies can get the best of us.
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likely feel sore. Apply ice directly to the area that hurts on and off for 20 minutes at a time during 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 asmuchasyourbrain.Youneed togetplentyofsleep tokeepyourstress 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. Keep your body in good shape with regular exercise. It may seem counterintuitive 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. Keepingactive,stayingrested,andbeingsmartwithhotandcoldtherapycreatea trifectaforhealthymanagementofachesandpains,buttheyaren’tgoingtosolve 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.
Everyonedevelopsachesandpains from time to time.Aftera longdayout in the sun,orafteranafternoonof trying tokeepupwithhouseholdchores,sometimes the tasks that we expect of our bodies can get the best of us. Whether it is a lingering ache in your back, feet that feel swollen and tired after a longday inyourshoes,oracrick inyourneckthat justwon’tgoaway,dealingwith aches and pains can really take a toll on your overall feeling of wellbeing. If you stoppedandaskedaround,you’dbeamazedtoseehowmanypeoplearestruggling withachesandpains, just likeyou.Whatmaysurpriseyouevenmore ishowmany people are coping with those pains without doing anything productive about it. HOW TO DEAL WITH ACHES AND PAINS Painmedicationscan reduce theseverityofachesandpains fora littlewhile,but they don’t do anything to resolve the issue. There are things that you can do at home that can alleviate your aches and pains, helping to reduce the severity of your discomfort while also reducing the likelihood that the pain will return. 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
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Therearea lotofdifferentreasonsastowhyyoumaystartfeelingachesandpains. Musclepainwilloccurwheneveryourmusclesstarttogrow.Tobuildmoremuscle mass,yourmuscleshavetostretch,and lacticacidcanpour intothe liningofyour 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. Build-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. Workingwithaphysicaltherapistcanhelpyoudevelopanewapproachtomanaging yourachesandpains.Yourphysical therapyprogramwill likely take intoaccount strategies likehydrotherapy,deeptissuemassage,guidedstretchingandtargeted 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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RUNNER’S STEP Stand in front of a box or step that is below the level of the knee. Step up onto the box and bring the opposite leg up towards your chest. Lower your leg down in a controlled manner. Repeat 6-10 times, alternating legs.
Contact your physical therapist by calling 801.293.8888 to learn more about how you can take steps to start relieving your pain today.
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ASHLEY STANFORD, PTA Ashley has recently joined our BBPT practice and we are so excited to have her with us! Please read on for some information about Ashley!
RACHAEL PREITZ, DPT Rachael has just joined our Balanced Body Physical Therapy family and we are so excited to have her! Here is a little background information on our newest addition to the practice- Rachael was born and raised in Pennsylvania where she attended Slippery Rock University and earned herDoctorateofPhysicalTherapy.She
Ashley obtained her A.A.S. Physical TherapistAssistantdegree inMayof 2018 from Edison State Community College in Piqua, Ohio. She has a huge passion for Physical Therapy and is thrilled to be able to get to use the knowledge and skills she’s acquired to be a great part of someone’s healing process. Shefirst learnedshewanted tobecomeaPTAafterhergrandpawasdiagnosed withALS in2015.Shewatchedheruncle,who isaPTA,helphimgetaround the houseand listened to thewayheexplainedeachobstacle tohim.Sheknewafter that moment she wanted to be helping people like that for the rest of her life. Ashley married her husband, Mason, in August of 2018 and after living in Tennessee for a few months they decided to begin a new adventure on the West Coast. Ashley loves hiking with her husband, singing, doing Zumba, and meeting new people.
combined her love of science and her passion for helping people into a career in physical therapy. She was then drawn to Utah for its incredible mountains and active lifestyle. She enjoys snowboarding, hiking, and exploring everything the West has to offer.
Welcome to our newest members of the Balanced Body Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine team!
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