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January 20
Say No to Opioids! 3 Ways Physical Therapy Can Naturally Relieve Pain
Posted in Health & WellnessIf you’ve been struggling with a serious pain problems for a while, and you’ve gotten little to no relief from over-the-counter painkillers, your doctor may want to prescribe opioids to control that pain. But as tempting as it might be to numb yourself with these powerful drugs, you’re better...
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January 10
Do you Wake Up Feeling Achy? It Could be Your Mattress!
Posted in Joint PainDo you notice that you often wake up in more pain than you felt when you were going to sleep? If you have been dealing with low back pain that seems to be much worse in the morning, your mattress might be the culprit! While back pain is a...
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December 20
Is The Pain in Your Back Caused by a Herniated Disc? Here’s How to Know.
Posted in Back PainDo you seem to have trouble perform even simple everyday activities due to severe back or neck pain? Do you have strange neurological symptoms in your arms or legs that you simply cannot account for? Has your spine never quite worked as it should since you experienced a recent...
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December 10
Lasting Relief for Hip & Knee Pain with Physical Therapy
Posted in Joint PainDoes nagging hip and knee pain keep you from completing everyday tasks with ease? If you’ve been living with chronic aches and pains in these areas, you may benefit from regular physical therapy treatment. A skilled physical therapist can help to improve your daily quality of life by targeting...
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November 20
3 Reasons Not to Skip Stretching After Exercising
Posted in Health & WellnessHave you decided to skip stretching after exercise? After a good workout it may be tempting to just hit the couch and take it easy. Your workout, however, isn’t quite finished. A proper cool down is necessary and this would include different types of stretching. If you haven’t been...
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November 10
Treat Stress- Related Headaches with Physical Therapy. Find Out How it Works.
Posted in Headaches, Physical TherapyGot a busy life? Can’t find your keys? Did the dog just track in mud on the living room carpet? It’s these little things that add up and affect your ability to cope and can cause you to have a stress-related headache. The next time you have a stress-related...
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October 20
Why it’s Important to Get Active! Here are 5 Fun Activities for all Fitness Levels.
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyGetting active can be intimidating. With thousands of exercise programs out there, it’s hard to figure out which one is right for you. Fortunately, there are a few, fun, favorite fitness activities that rise to the top for everyone, whether they are just starting out or are long-time fitness...
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October 10
Reduce Opioid Consumption and Feel Better with Physical Therapy
Posted in Physical TherapyDo you take opioids to manage your pain? Well, you’re not alone. Health care providers in the US write over 200 million prescriptions for opioid pain medication every year. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has even issued guidelines about this and urged safe nondrug alternatives, such as...
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September 20
Chronic Back Pain Sufferers! This Blog is for You.
Posted in Back PainDoes your back hurt all the time? Can’t seem to get comfortable or engage in your normal activities? Be sure to give Coast Physical Therapy a call and schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists. Our physical therapists can help lessen your pain or alleviate it entirely....
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September 10
How Nutrition Can Have a Positive Impact on Reducing Aches and Pains
Posted in Health & WellnessIf you are what you eat, what are you based on your last meal? If your answer was full of saturated fat and processed sugars, it may be time to listen to what your body is telling you. Fortunately, physical therapy is more than just recovery after surgery. A...
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