National Pain Awareness Month CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY RELIEVE YOUR PAIN?
September is National Pain Awareness Month, and
three times a week, chronic widespread pain was 28 percent less common. Physical therapists specialize in treating pain by prescribing exercises that fit your goals and needs.
Not only do physical therapists treat your pain, but they also educate you on preventative techniques to keep you healthy and pain-free. With proper education, those experiencing pain will know who to turn to and which exercises or stretches will reduce or prevent pain. When patients know where to turn, they will be less likely to abuse prescription drugs. Finally, studies show that developing a positive relationship with your physical therapist and being an active participant in your own recovery can impact your success. When a patient has a good relationship with their therapist, they are more likely to trust the process and take their treatment seriously. If you are in pain, find out what your physical therapist can do to relieve your suffering. Call the specialists at Somerset Family Physical Therapy at 732-356-5363 to evaluate your pain and start your treatment today.
unfortunately, America is in pain. Currently, we are combating an opioid epidemic, which is why safe, nonopioid pain treatments have never been of greater importance. Physical therapy is among the safe, effective alternatives recommended by the Centers
Research also supports a hands-on approach to treating pain from carpal tunnel syndrome to lower back pain.
for Disease Control and Prevention. While opioids mask pain, physical therapists treat pain through movement. One of the best ways to treat pain is through exercise. A Norwegian study following 20,000
Hands-on care can effectively
reduce your pain and improve your movement. Physical
people over 11 years found that those who exercised on a regular basis experienced less pain. Among those who exercised more than
therapists use manipulation, joint and soft tissue mobilizations, and dry needling to treat your pain.
Chicken Apple Cider Have a Laugh!
INGREDIENTS
• 2 tablespoons olive oil • 2 tablespoons butter • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds) • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1/2 Vidalia onion, chopped • 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
• 3 cloves garlic, minced • 2 teaspoons dried thyme • 2 bay leaves • 2 tablespoons all- purpose flour • 11/2 cups apple cider
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, add to pan and sear until golden, about 4 minutes each side. Remove chicken from pan and set aside. 3. Add remaining butter, onion, apple, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. Sauté until apple begins to get color and onions soften, about 6 minutes. Add flour and stir for 2–3 minutes.
4. Nestle chicken back into pan, add cider, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. (Recipe courtesy of foodnetwork.com.)
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