Marathon Physical Therapy
www.marathonptny.com Tel: (516) 487-9810 Fax: (516) 773-7315
The Expert Care You Need and Deserve
556B MIDDLE NECK RD GREAT NECK, NY 11023
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How To Not Let Aches & Pains Hold You Back! 4 Ways To Beat The Pain!
3. EXERCISE Regularexercisecanhelprestore proper muscle tone. Walking, cycling and swimming are good aerobic activities to try. Be sure towarmupbeforeexercisingand cooldownafterward.Ourexperts at Marathon Physical Therapy teach you the proper exercises to feel better and stay pain-free. Drink lots of fluids. Begin slowly and increaseworkoutsgradually. Avoid high-impact aerobic activities andweight liftingwhen injured or while in pain. Consult one of our experts or your doctor before trying exercises you are unsure of doing.
4. PHYSICAL THERAPY Through our program, specializedhands-ontechniques and treatments are utilized to address dysfunction of the body. Physical therapy is the science of restoring pain-free movement with exercises and hands-on techniques. These scientific principles are applied in developing an appropriate treatment plan of care to help facilitate good recovery. If you are suffering from aches and pains, call us today to learn more about how you can return to a pain-free active lifestyle!
Are you like many people, suffering fromaches and pains? Ocassional back or neck aches may bemore of a nuisance than anything. However, episodes of pain can become progressively worse, lasting longer and affecting other parts of your body. If you address and treat the cause of your pain early through physical therapy, drastic measures such as surgery can often be avoided. Here are some tips to help you battle daily aches and pains: 1. ICE & HEAT For muscle pain from overuse or injury, rest that body part and takeacetaminophenor ibuprofen www.marathonptny.com
depending on what your doctor may advise you is best. Apply ice for the first 24 - 72 hours of an injury to reduce pain and inflammation. After that, heat often feels more soothing. 2. SLEEP Be sure to get plenty of sleep and try to reduce stress.The amount of sleep is dependent on your body.Somepeopleonlyrequire7 hours, others 9. Also, make sure you have a good mattress and sleep on your side or back with pillow support for your legs. If you sleep on your side, put the pillow between your legs. If you sleep on your back, put the pillow behind your thighs.
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