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How Physical Therapy Can Relieve Chronic Pain Long Term

As the ancient saying goes, a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. Take that all-important first step on your journey toward a lifetime of better health and freedom from pain. Contact our physical therapy center today and schedule a consultation with our physical therapist!<br><br>

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How Physical Therapy Can Relieve Chronic Pain Long Term

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  1. How Physical Therapy Can Relieve Chronic Pain Long Term

  2. Physical Therapy: The Logical Choice for Long- Term Pain Relief Chronicpainpresentssomeveryrealchallengesforsufferers.Ifyouhaveachronicconditionthat producesconstantorrecurringpain,youmayalreadyknowthatyouneedalong-termsolutionas opposedtoaquickfix.Unfortunately,someofthemedicalsolutionsofferedbymedicalsciencecan createlingeringproblemsanddangerswhenusedforlong-termpainmanagement.Forinstance,the NIHpointstoopioidprescriptionsasthecauseofa “silentepidemic” ofdependenceanddisability. Herearesomereasonstochoosephysical therapyasthelogicalalternativeforlong-termpainrelief. A Drug-Free Way to Control Inflammatory Pain Thesameinflammatorysubstancesthathelpthebodycopewithinfectionorinjurycanalsocause chronicpain.Manyphysicaltherapytechniquesdoanexcellentjobofreducinginflammationand thechronicpainthataccompaniesit.Exercisesandmassagetherapycangetyourcirculationgoing soyoucanexpelthoseinflammatorysubstances.Ourphysicaltherapistcanalsorecommenddietary changesthatemphasizeanti-inflammatoryfoods. Maintaining Joint Health for Pain-Free Mobility It’sasimplefactthathealthierjointshurtless.Chronicproblemssuchasosteoarthritisand rheumatoidarthritiscancauseever-increasingdamagetothejoints,leadingtoprogressivepainand disability.Physicaltherapycanhelpyouminimizethisdamageandoptimizeyourpain-freerangeof motion.Walking,swimming,andotherformsofexercisekeepthejointslimberandlubricated,while strengtheningexercisescanaddwelcomeadditionalsupportfrommusclesandconnectivetissues. Stronger Muscles for Less Soft Tissue Strain Thesamestrengtheningexercisesthattakestressoffofyourjointscouldalsoresultinlesssofttissue strain.Ifyousufferfromchronicneckorbackpain,youmaybenefitfromexercisesthatbuildupthe majormusclegroupsintheseareas.Exercisetostrengthenyourcoremusclescanalsostabilizeyour balanceandhelpyoumaintainastraight,healthyposture.Asaresult,yourmusclesareless vulnerabletotheachesandpainscausedbystructuralimbalances.

  3. A Straighter Posture Helps Prevent Pinched Nerves Doyousufferfromneuropathy — painorotheroddsymptomsthatplagueyourarms,hands,legsor feet?Thesesymptomsarecommonlycausedbypinchednervesintheupperorlowerspinalcolumn. Anunbalancedpostureorspinalmisalignmentcanproduce (oraggravate) thisimpingement. Ongoingphysicaltherapyexercises,chiropracticadjustments,andlifestylechangesthatpromote properergonomicscanhelpyoustand,sitandmovecorrectly,takingthepinchoffofyournerve tissueintheprocesstoeaseyoursymptoms. A “Rewired” Brain Can Perceive Pain Differently Painsignalsaregeneratedbythebrain,soitfollowsthatlong-termpainmanagementmightinclude techniquesto “rewire” thebrain’sactivitiesinthisarea.Breathingexercises,bodyawareness,and othermindfulnesstrainingmethodscanhelpyouchangeyourrelationshipwith,andperceptionof, yourchronicpainforthebetter.Thisapproachcanproveespeciallyvaluableforchronicpainthatis idiopathicinnature (stemmingfromnoknownortreatablephysicalcause). Ready to Plan Your Long-Term Physical Comfort? Get Started With Our Physical Therapist Astheancientsayinggoes,ajourneyofathousandmilesstartswithasinglestep.Takethatall- importantfirststeponyourjourneytowardalifetimeofbetterhealthandfreedomfrompain.Contact ourphysicaltherapycentertodayandscheduleaconsultationwithourphysicaltherapist! Original Source: https://visionarytherapycenter.com/how- physical-therapy-can-relieve-chronic-pain-long-term/

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