Pills, should not be the first choice for pain relief. Before using anti-inflammatories or muscle relaxants, look to non-invasive treatments like exercise.
Running reduces the body’s stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol. It also stimulates the production of endorphins, chemicals in the brain that are the body’s natural painkillers and mood elevators.
A sudden fall can be startling and upsetting. If you do fall, stay as calm as possible. Take several deep breaths to try to relax. Remain still on the floor or ground for a few moments.
Americans typically over medicate themselves with pain killers to alleviate chronic pain problems. Non-invasive, drug free treatments such as such remedies as superficial heat, massage, acupuncture or, in some cases, spinal manipulation (chiropractic or osteopathic) have proved highly effective in relieving aches and pains.
Exercise is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Physical therapy helps reduce and manage pain, as well as recovery from injury.
You only have one heart, let’s keep it healthy. There’s one sure way to stay healthy, exercise. Daily physical exercise improves your quality of life.
Obesity: Prevention starts with a behavior modification. A reduced calorie diet and physical exercise are the best way to get your body back into shape.
Carpal tunnel syndrome affects millions of Americans each year. Factors attributed to the condition are so varied that experts are not entirely sure what causes it. Manual therapy may minimize the chances of surgery.
Work your butt off. Make exercise a regular part of your daily regimen. Exercises that stretch the muscles in the hip and leg and strengthen the glutes will remedy this condition. Work your glutes several times per week, you’ll begin to notice a change in how your muscles feel in about a month.
As hormonal levels change there is often a decrease in estrogen, which leads to loss of bone and muscle mass. Physical therapy may ease many of the symptoms associated with menopause.