When to use heat? Heat can be used for stiffness, arthritis, muscle pain, back or neck pain. Heat may be preferred for chronic or long-lasting stiffness and acute muscle soreness. Note: Heat should NOT be used for the first 3-5 days after joint sprains such as with new knee or ankle injuries. Heat is preferred … Read More
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5 Arthritis Tips for Winter
1. Stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of fluids is vital for keeping your joints lubricated and flushing out toxins. You should drink 1 ounce of water per half your body weight per day. If you don’t prefer plain water, try adding fresh fruit to it! 2. Keep moving. Exercise helps with arthritis pain, so exercise indoors … Read More
Insurance Shouldn’t be Something you Dread
When it comes to understanding your insurance benefits, it can cause you a lot of confusion and be a headache to deal with. Most insurance plans will break down your benefits for you when you sign up, but it can still be confusing. Deductibles, Out-of-Pockets, Co-Insurance, and Copays, are the main words to look at … Read More
Physical Therapy and Breast Cancer
As we enter breast cancer awareness month, patients may have questions regarding how therapy can help breast cancer patients and survivors. There are different ways physical therapy can positively affect your recovery when you are diagnosed with breast cancer or after recovery. A couple of benefits are gaining strength, relieving stress, gaining energy, and sleeping … Read More
Faithfully
The word faith is mentioned in the Bible 270 times, so it must be important, right? What does faith really mean, and how can having it really help us? How do we increase our faith? Is it possible? What does it really mean to live a life of having Faith over Fear? We can all … Read More