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HELPING DAILY ACHES & PAINS
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Discussing Aches & Pains with Theresa Palkovic, PT Dear Valued Client, It is an unfortunate reality that pain is a part of life. Having aches and pains in your neck, back, knees, and hips is
Increasing the amount of sleep you are getting by just oneor twohourspernightcouldbebeneficial inreducing your overall pain level. 3. Exercise. Lack of exercise can lead to stiffness and weakness inmusclesand joints,andregularlystretching and moving can help increase blood flow. Carrying excess weight can also lead to pain and discomfort, and exercise is beneficial in supporting weight loss efforts. Cardiovascular activities like walking, cycling, andswimmingareespeciallygoodoptionsforalleviating pain. Check with your physical therapist before trying a new form of exercise. 4.PhysicalTherapy. Physicaltherapy isan idealsolution for addressing pain, especially pain that develops followingan injuryorsurgicalprocedure.AtValleyRehab Center we provide specialized “hands on treatment” including deeptissuemassageandmanualtechniquesto relievemuscle tension/tightnessandalign thespineand joints. In addition, we offer a wide variety of modalities including, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, Class IV Laser, infrared light therapy and kinesio-tape. Finally, we provide instruction in stretching and strengthening exercisesaswellas instruction inproperbodymechanics and injury prevention.
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THERESA PALKOVIC PT
commonplace, especially as you begin to age. However, as those aches and pains grow more severe they can become more challenging to deal with.It is never a good idea to let aches and pains grow so severe that they interfere with your quality of life. These are a few ways to help alleviate any aches and pains that you may have: 1. Hot and ColdTherapy. Using ice and heat tomanage pain is one of the oldest tricks in the book. Oftentimes, muscle pain develops as a result of injury or overuse and using over the counter pain medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help, but combining those medications with repeated ice and heat therapy is a better strategy for reducing overall pain and tightness. 2. Rest. When you are experiencing pain in a certain muscle group, resting that muscle group is a good idea. Sleep, in general, is beneficial for helping decrease pain.
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