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A Delicious Way to Reduce Pain and Inflammation
Have you been dealing with stiff, achy joints and do want to reduce pain? Do you notice you struggle to keep your energy up at work? You may have a nutrition problem!
Fortunately, at Triumph Physical Therapy in University Place, our physical therapists will provide you with all the tools you need to recover from injuries, eat healthier, and live a healthy, pain-free life!
The idea of “getting healthy” can seem intimidating, but improving your health doesn’t have to be a chore.
Read full blogCould Your Back Pain be Caused by a Herniated Disc?
Has your back pain been making everyday tasks feel impossible? Is it a struggle to simply get through the day? If you have been negatively impacted by back pain, know that physical therapy can help to provide answers– and solutions.
One possibility is that you have a herniated disc. This can put extra pressure on the muscles and nerves that surround the spinal column. If you are experiencing pain on one side of the body, pain that radiates to the arms or legs, aching, burning sensations in the affected area, and pain with certain movements, talk to your doctor about how physical therapy may benefit you.
Read full blogLooking For a Drug-Free Way to Manage Your Arthritis Pain? Try Physical Therapy.
Many people with arthritis believe that daily pain is a given. But the truth is, stiffness and discomfort don’t have to be a part of our everyday lives. And you don’t have to rely on harmful drugs for temporary pain relief either.
If you’ve been losing more and more of your mobility and productivity due to chronic joint inflammation, you may feel like your only option is to depend on powerful prescription painkillers.
Read full blog7 Exercises To Improve Your Golf Swing
Do you love a good game of golf? Golfing is a great way to get some exercise while enjoying the outdoors. It is also a great way to improve strength, flexibility, and range of motion in your trunk and hips.
However, golf can also lead to some undesirable injuries if you are not careful. Fortunately, there are some helpful flexibility and mobility exercises you can do to prepare yourself for the game and decrease your risk of sustaining an injury.
Read full blogDoes That Pain In Your Sciatica Require Medical Attention? A Physical Therapy Could Help!
Did you know that the sciatic nerve is the human body’s longest nerve? It runs from the lower back down the legs and finally to the feet. Sciatica sufferers often describe their pain as “shooting pains” that travel down one side of the body. Ouch!
This kind of pain can be nearly unbearable to live with. The good news? Physical therapy can help ease pain and speed up the healing process. Triumph Physical Therapy is here to provide you with the therapeutic services you require to say goodbye to sciatica pain, once and for all.
Read full blogImprove Your Core Strength Through Your Balance!
Core strength training is an important part of physical therapy. The muscles in your core help in anchoring your center of gravity, which gives you the ability to balance yourself. Whether you’re sitting, standing, or running, your core muscles play an integral role in keeping you balanced.
A weak core can cause you to feel unsteady and imbalanced. Fortunately, physical therapy can help strengthen your core and, as a result, improve your balance.
Read full blogTherapy Before Surgery: Discovering the Benefits of Preventative Rehabilitation
Are you in need of a surgical procedure? Do you have a physically demanding job or sport? Are your muscles or joints weaker than they used to be? If you identify with any of these scenarios, preventative rehabilitation, or “pre-hab,” may benefit you.
There are several benefits to participating in pre-hab treatments. It can speed up recovery time, help the body heal quicker, and prevent against injuries. There are two different categories of pre-hab: 1) pre-hab for injury prevention and 2) pre-hab for surgical recovery.
Read full blog6 Tips To Increase Your Daily Physical Activity
It’s true that finding time to workout during the day might be difficult. For many people, it appears to be an all-or-nothing proposition.
You work for 8 hours, commute home, drive your children to their activities, prepare supper, and get ready for bed… It appears that there aren’t enough hours in the day to get the amount of physical activity you desire. Finding the time and energy to do so can be tough!
Read full blogDo You Know The Differences Between Sprains and Strains?
Does this scenario sound familiar to you? You’re walking down the sidewalk, not really paying much attention to where you’re going, when your ankle slips off the curb. You feel an immediate twinge of pain, but you’re unsure whether or not it requires a trip to the doctor. Ouch!
You’re almost sure something is wrong, but what could it be? A sprained ankle? A strained ankle? How are you supposed to know the difference between the two, and what are you supposed to do to quell the pain once it hits?
Read full blog5 Reasons You Need To Stretch More Often
Stretching is an important element of physical therapy. In fact, targeted stretches are incorporated into practically every physical therapy treatment plan!
Everyone can benefit from stretching, including athletes aiming to improve their technique and seniors seeking relief from chronic aches and pains.
This practice not only improves flexibility, but it’s also a natural approach to relieve discomfort and make any subsequent physical therapy treatments go more smoothly.
Contact Triumph Physical Therapy’s physical therapy office now to learn more about adding stretching into your life!
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