YOUR HEALTH N E W S L E T T E R
OVERCOME SCIATICA PAIN Become Healthier, Stronger & More Active
It is a common aspiration to become healthier, stronger, or more active. However, this can sometimes be a difficult feat, with lack of time, pain, injuries, or difficulty sticking to a nutritious diet. Janice Anderson can attest to much of this. Janice’s sciatica was affecting her knees and a friend recommended that she go to Choice Therapy to get some help. Treatment of Janice’s sciatica, withKristynBergh, DPT andMonicaWellner, PTA involved implementing specific leg stretches into her treatment plan to loosen the sciatic nerve. This restores the natural health of the nerve and quickly reduced symptoms in the knee. After receiving therapy, she was able get back to her regular activities of weight lifting, squats, kick boxing and jumping jacks. Now, she is enjoying her home gymto its fullest! When you are in pain, undesirable chemicals within your body are heightened, which can increase stress. As a result, your endocrine system becomes affected, which works to regulate the hormones in your body. Fortunately, the vast majority of aches and pains can be successfully treated by a licensed physical therapist. At Choice Therapy, our team is comprised of movement experts who have the knowledge and training to diagnose, evaluate, and treat any musculoskeletal condition that comes their way. To find out more about how our services can help you live a healthier, stronger, and more active life, contact our office today!
Your health and you: The term“health” is all relative. It essentiallymeans that your body is operating at its highest levels of function in regards to breathing, circulation, digestion, and more. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to be the most athletic person in the room. Any step you make toward helping your body function at its optimum levels is a step toward becoming a healthier you. Your physical therapist can provide you with exercises, stretches, and nutritional tips that can help increase your health and help you feel physically better overall. Increasing your strength and flexibility: It is no secret that strength and flexibility both play important roles in your health. Did you know that there are approximately 642 skeletal muscles in the human body? Your muscles work hard, not only to help you move, but also to support your circulatory and breathing systems. When you become stronger and more flexible, you become healthier overall. Our physical therapists can guide you through proper exercises and specialized treatments in order to relieve your joint andmuscle pain, increase your strength and flexibility, and improve your overall health. BECOME HEALTHIER, STRONGER & MORE ACTIVE
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