When you experience an injury, dealing with the pain that comes as part of the aftermath is expected. While painful, most of the time when recovering from an injury you can find comfort in the knowledge that the pain is temporary. As your body heals, as you go through the motions of building your muscle mass back and improving flexibility with physical therapy, you know that in time you will feel like yourself again. This knowledge gives you something to work towards, and helps the pain feel more manageable—even when it is intense, and never-fleeting.
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Discover Arthritis Pain Relief You Don’t Need To Suffer Any Longer
When you experience an injury, dealing with the pain that comes as part of the aftermath is expected. While painful, most of the time when recovering from an injury you can find comfort in the knowledge that the pain is temporary. As your body heals, as you go through the motions of building your muscle mass back and improving flexibility with physical therapy, you know that in time you will feel like yourself again. This knowledge gives you something to work towards, and helps the pain feel more manageable—even when it is intense, and never-fleeting.
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• Solutions For Arthritis Pain • Relieve Knee Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight • Practice News & Events
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HELP FOR ARTHRITIS PAIN Arthritis pain is different. Arthritis doesn’t develop as a result of an injury, but instead develops over time as a result of chronic use, or even as a result of genetic disposition. Thiscanmakedealingwith thepainofarthritis even more difficult to cope with, as it begs the question: if the pain is coming from inside the joint, is there anything I can actually do about it? Understanding Arthritis Pain the joint will weaken, making it altogether more difficult and painful to move. While arthritis pain typically develops gradually, the realization of what you are dealing with can still come as a shock. In some circumstances the pain will appear more abruptly, especially when the pain develops in associationwithachange inweatherorotherenvironmental circumstance. Overcoming Arthritis Pain
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Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic condition to affect the joints. Almost 30 million adults in the United Statesstrugglewith thecondition,andwhile itcan influence anyone of any age, it most frequently develops among those who are most prone to overuse—those who are over the age of 65. Arthritisoccurswhen there isabreakdownof thecartilage that covers the ends of the bones. This cartilage is what allows the joints in the elbows, ankles, knees and hips to move with freedom. Without cartilage, the bones would rub against one another with each movement, and would cause extreme pain. As the cartilage breaks down, so, typically, does the bone, and as the shape of the joint changes it becomes even more difficult for it to function smoothly.Furthermore, the ligamentsand tendonsaround the joint will often stiffen, and the muscles surrounding
Turning to over the counter pain medications to cope with arthritis pain is ineffective as a long-term solution. While some of the medications may provide temporary relief, theywillnothelpyouovercome thepain forgood.Physical therapy, on the other hand, can provide actual relief from arthritis by helping to rebuild strength in the joints through targeted movements and flexibility exercises. There isa lotofcurrent research trying tounderstandwhat precisely causes arthritis to develop in some people, and not in others. Everyone uses their joints every day, and while it makes sense that so much preshure would cause pain to develop over time, it doesn’t explain why the pain develops when and where it does, and why it happens to some people and not to others.
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SOLUTIONS FOR ARTHRITIS PAIN
Physical Therapy and Arthritis Physical therapy is highly recommended for the treatment of arthritis because it can strengthen and support the joints through guided practice of movement and strength building exercises. Typically, the best activities for arthritis pain are low-impact activities. Working with a physical therapist is the best way to ensure that you are practicing the best techniques for overcoming your discomfort. There is a long list of home remedies that are said to help with arthritis pain as well, and there is some credibility to some of these concepts. For example, losing weight, exercising regularly, and making some dietary changes such as reducing caffeine and sugar consumption are said to help alleviate pain associatedwitharthritis.However,beforeyoustartmakinganychanges toyour lifestyle, it is best to consult with a physical therapist. For more information about how to rid your life of arthritis pain, contact us.
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Anti-inflammation and Arthritis One leading form of arthritis treatment is with the use of anti-inflammatory medication. Certain types of arthritis develop as a result of a build-up of inflammation in the body. Specifically, the tendons and ligaments become inflamed as a result of an internal attack from the immune system, which is typically triggered by some combination of environmental factors. Avoiding certainfoodsandmovementscanreduce inflammation,and therebyreducepain.
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Relieve Knee Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing knee pain.
Knee Extension While sitting, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Repeat 6 times on each leg.
At Blue Ridge Physical Therapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions.
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It’s time to go to Blue Ridge Physical Therapy if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury 1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program
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ARE YOU A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION NEWBIE, MASTER OR FLUNKEE?
Turning the page on the new year is a chance to wipe theslateclean—and tobebetterversionsofourselves. Andwhen itcomes towhatwewant to improve,goals that fall in the health and wellness arena top all other New Year’s resolutions. In fact, three of the top four resolutions ina2018YouGovpollwerehealth-related: eat healthier (1), get more exercise (2) and focus on self-care, e.g., get more sleep (4). There are three types of people who choose a goal from thehealthandwellnesscategoryasaNewYear’s resolution: theresolutionnewbie, theresolutionmaster and the resolution flunkee. Let’s see which category youmost identifywith—andhow focusingon the right strategy can help you get healthier in the new year. Resolution Newbie. Maybe this is your first time making a commitment to your health and wellness. Good for you! Did a recent event like a health scare or lossofa lovedonemakeyousee the light?Orperhaps youwant tobemoreactive toenjoyactivitieswithyour grandchildren or to carry your own bag on the golf course.Whateveryourgoalsare,takingthatfirststep is abigonesoyou’llwant tobesure thatyou’reprepared for the challenge. Particularly when exercising for the first timeor returning toanactive lifestyleaftera long
hiatus, it’s important to have the proper information and tools to be successful. And that means tapping the healthcare resources available to you: Clinicians likenutritionistsandphysical therapistscanmakesure that your body is prepared to take on new challenges andworkwithyou toadesignaprogram thatwillhelp you achieve your goals. Resolution Master. Perhapsyou fall intoadifferent camp: You vowed to get healthy in 2018 and you achieved it! For 2019, your resolution is to continue theworkyou’vebegun.Afterall, livingahealthy lifestyle isa lifelongcommitment; it’snotsomethingyoudo for a while and then revert back to your former habits. As you prepare to embrace the new year, are there any small tweaks you can make to advance your goals? Maybe you’re thinking about training for and running a half marathon, but don’t know where to begin. A physicaltherapyevaluation isagreatplacetostart—PTs are trained to assess your movement patterns and identify any limitations or weaknesses. Based on that information, thePTcandesignapersonalizedexercise program tohelpyousafelyandeffectivelyprepare for the grueling half marathon course.
Resolution Flunkee. Let’ssayyourplan for2019 is to get in better shape and improve your overall health (we support that resolution!), but this isn’t your first rodeo. Your 2018 resolution was pretty similar but it’s one year later, and you’re in the same place you were onNewYear’sEve2017.Whatstood inyourway—was it time?Affordableoptions?Access tohealthychoices and activities? If any of these barriers sound familiar, then along with your resolution, you need an action plan.Withoutplanningahead,you’llfindyourselfstaring down the year 2020 with the same goal in mind. But let’snotfocusonlyonthenegative—whatwentright last year? Maybe you made sleep a priority, which in turn helpedyoutomakebetterfoodchoicesatbreakfastbut byafternoon,you foundyourselfchoosing toenergize with a soda and candy bar when all you
Patient Success Spotlight The pain in my knee is down to 0-2 and I was in pain 24 hours a day.
Practice News
“I love coming to Blue Ridge PT. Kim, Stan, Spencer, John, Sharon, Linda and Karen are all so nice. I had a partial knee replacement and was very worried about PT and the pain. Thepain inmyknee isdownto0-2and Iwas inpain24hoursaday.Thishas been my PT home for over 10 years.” - Susan Gibson
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