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. When you are in pain, undesirable chemicals within your body are heightened, which can increase stress.
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HEALTHY, STRONG, ACTIVE 7 WAYS YOU CAN BECOME HEALTHI ER, STRONGER AND MORE ACT IVE
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 and muscle pain, increase your strength and flexibility, and improve your overall health. Call FYZICAL Therapy today or visit FyzicalCT.com to get started on your pain-free life!
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. 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 Fyzical 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 essentially means 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
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7 TIPS YOU CAN DO ON YOUR OWN
5. Drinking more water. Water keeps your body systems functioning at an optimum level. 6. Breathing! Work on your deep breathing in order to increase your oxygen intake and get your lymphatic system moving. 7. Getting enough sleep. Sleep at least 8 hours a day. It is best to get into a routine where you are going to bed and waking up on a regular cycle. This helps your endocrine system. CONTACT FYZICAL THERAPY TODAY! Are you looking for assistance with increasing your health, strength, and physical activity? Our team at Fyzical Therapy would love to help you live your highest quality of life. Contact us today to begin your new chapter toward becoming a healthier you!
Physical therapy treatments can help improve your health, but they only work if you apply healthy lifestyle choices in your everyday life, as well. Some tips you can do on your own to become healthier, stronger, and more active include: 1. Taking care of aches and pains. Don’t let these long-term problems linger. Contact Fyzical Therapy for professional help. 2. Limiting your sitting. Get up every 30 minutes to walk around at work and home. 3. Getting out and moving. Exercise regularly, even if it’s just taking a short walk every day. 4. Maintaining a nutritious diet and controlling portion. Make sure your food intake is nutritious and portioned. By chewing your food thoroughly, you won’t feel as if you have to eat as much.
HEALTHY RECIPE OMELET MUFFINS
INGREDIENTS
• 10 large eggs • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped • 1 cup frozen cut spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 2 green onions, finely chopped • 1/4 tsp salt
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a 12-cup muffin tin liberally with the cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat the eggs together. To bowl, add the bell pepper, spinach, green onions, salt, and ¼ cup water. Season with pepper. Divide egg mixture among muffin cups. Bake 20–25 min., until eggs are set. Let stand 5 min. before removing from muffin tin.
Source: https://www.savoryonline.com/recipes/208593/spinach-and-pepper-omelet-muffins
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Have You Met Your Annual Insurance Deductible?
An insurance deductible is the amount of money that you must pay before your insurance company pays for your medical services. If your deductible is met, your Physical Therapy may not cost you anything. Patients with family plans or those who have had major surgeries or have a chronic illness are especially likely to have a $0 balance remaining on their out-of-pocket expenses. This means that the cost of physical therapy could be minimal or completely covered by the patient’s insurance plan. If you are close to or have met your insurance deductible for the year, then now is the time to come in for Physical Therapy! Are you feeling aches and pains? Need to work on your core? Let us help you get a head start for 2018. Contact us today to schedule your appointment. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discuss your fitness goals with one of our licensed physical therapists.
Patient Success Spotlight “Able to walk and participate in life again!” “Best decision I’ve ever made. Coming to FYZICAL has taken me from using a walker to being able to walk and participate in life again without constant pain. The staff is so helpful & knowledgeable and more importantly they listen. They personalize each activity to your needs. Can’t thank you enough.” — C.C. Michael combines the best aspects of Massage, Acupuncture and Athletic Therapy to provide a safe but aggressive and effective, individualized rehabilitation programs ensuring the patient reaches their optimal goals quickly and economically. Are you or someone you know at risk of falling? A fear of falling ca keep you from being active which can resul in a wi e range of health problems. We can restore your confid nce and mobility and keep you activ . We offer both vestibular rehabili ation and balan e re- training. These exciting and successful treatments for dizziness and balance disorders have helpedmany patients feel better and return to normal lives. At FYZICAL Therapy, our physical therapists have the vast experience and special technology for treating balance and dizziness complaints. WE CAN HELP YOU FIGHT THE FALL! Free Fall Risk Assessments 9/21-9/25 Call to schedule! September Is National Fall Awareness Month! MICHAEL J. COOK Registered Massage Therapist
EXERCISE ESSENTIALS STRENGTHEN CORE MUSCLES IN MINUTES
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CURL UP Lie on back with one leg straight. The other leg is bent with the foot flat on the ground. Position your hands underneath your lower back. Tuck your chin and lift your shoulder blades off the ground slightly. Return to the start position in a controlled manner. Repeat 20 times. Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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