Category: Respire Physical Therapy

How proper nutrition can help with aches and pains.

April 6th, 2020

Many people know that good nutrition is the pathway to good health. But, many don’t realize that good nutrition can also help with those aches and pains. Combine good nutrition with physical therapy, and it’s a powerful duo. Nutrition and Physical Therapy “A systematic review and meta-analysis in the 2017 European Journal of Nutrition found

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Find Relief from Pain

How to Find Relief from Pain Once and For All

March 20th, 2020

Do you ever wake up feeling stiff and achy, as if your body is being weighed down by a pile of bricks? Everyone wakes up feeling like this from time to time – you might have had a tough workout the day before, you might have spent an excessive amount of time on your feet

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Arthritis

What is the Difference Between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis?

March 16th, 2020

The Centers of Disease Control (CDC) projects that by 2040, an estimated 78 million (26%) US adults aged 18 years or older are projected to have doctor-diagnosed arthritis.  What is Arthritis? Arthritis is defined as painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis are the 2 most common forms of arthritis. Although

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Medication

Ditching the Drugs: Long-Lasting Pain Relief Without Medication

March 10th, 2020

Medication can be used to provide short-term relief, but if you are suffering from a chronic condition, it won’t change anything in the long-term.

Experiencing Back Pain? A Herniated Disc Could Be The Culprit

Experiencing Back Pain? A Herniated Disc Could Be The Culprit

March 5th, 2020

Experiencing Back Pain? A Herniated Disc Could Be The Culprit You may have been in this position before. Something feels terribly wrong with your back, but you’re not quite sure what it is. You might be experiencing strange neck pains, back pains, or other symptoms in your extremities. These sensations can indicate a variety of

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Back and Neck Pain

The Top 5 Benefits of Physical Therapy Treatments for Back and Neck Pain

February 20th, 2020

Back and neck pain can have several underlying causes. For example, any changes in the spine’s anatomy can lead to back pain, such as lumbar degenerative disc disease, lumbar disc herniation, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or osteoarthritis. Lumbar degenerative disc disease occurs when the spinal discs experience “wear and tear,” typically due to aging. When the

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Don’t Let Plantar Fasciitis Stop You From Running

January 29th, 2020

Overview One out of 10 people in the United States experience persistent pain along the bottom of their foot. This is a condition known as plantar fasciitis. People with plantar fasciitis may experience stabbing heel pain that is worst in the morning and gradually improves throughout the day.What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the

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Everything You Need to Know About Frozen Shoulder

January 29th, 2020

Overview Are you having difficulty reaching overhead? Does your shoulder lock up when you try putting on your shirt? Is it painful or difficult to put your hand behind your head? Motions that used to be easy and comfortable are now feeling stiff and painful. You may have Adhesive Capsulitis or better known as “Frozen

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3 Indicators That Your Sciatica May Require Physical Therapy Intervention

January 10th, 2020

Your sciatic nerves run from your lower back down your legs. People who suffer from sciatica typically describe a “shooting pain” sensation on one side of their body. While this condition does not always require medical treatment, physical therapy can help ease your pain and lessen some of your other uncomfortable symptoms. So, how do

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