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When chronic pain disorders develop it can be easy to manage the pain through prescription or over-the-counter drugs. But as you probably have seen in the news relying on these drugs can create severe problems down the road.

A better approach is to determine what the root cause of your pain is and seek the assistance of alternative therapies in conjunction with traditional treatment from your doctor.

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Do you often experience headaches or migraines?

You are not alone.

In fact, over 45 million Americans suffer from chronic headaches.

While medication and OTC drugs can help alleviate your symptoms you could experience long-term side effects.

Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST), however, may be something worth exploring to help you alleviate and overcome your chronic headache and migraine pain.

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Arthritis is the leading cause of disability among adults in the U.S. By conservative estimates, roughly 54 million adults have doctor-diagnosed arthritis.

While you can’t always prevent arthritis, there are recommended best practices you can incorporate to help prevent arthritis from becoming a chronic pain disorder down the road. Some of these best practices can even be used to help alleviate pain as well.

I cover three (3) best practices in my latest article -> http://ptbymarge.com/tips-on-preventing-arthritis-from-becoming-a-crippling-chronic-pain-disorder/

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Eating right, training, and quality sleep is what's needed to help you perform at elite levels. And when you are seeking to recover from an injury, quality sleep in conjunction with manual hands-on therapy can help expedite your recovery process -> http://ptbymarge.com/why-quality-sleep-is-the-key-to-never-ending-recovery/

If you drive a vehicle, then you know how important regular maintenance is.

But what about regular maintenance for your body?

In my latest article, I talk about the importance of getting routine maintenance done to your body, and how this can help you operate better.

Don’t wait for symptoms to appear before getting treatment for your condition. Use these tips to help you live and be healthier in 2019.

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In good health,

Marge

PHYSICAL THERAPY | 2019 Best Practices to Help Reduce Stress and Overcome Chronic Pain

2019 - here we grow!

My latest article shares best practices to incorporate to help you better manage stress and overcome chronic pain.

Together let's make 2019 our best year yet - starting with our health!

~ Marge

PHYSICAL THERAPY | 2019 Best Practices to Help Reduce Stress and Overcome Chronic Pain The start of a new year can be an exciting and challenging time. For many, this is a time of year to begin focusing more on goals – personally and professionally. This is also a time of year in which many people begin implementing healthier lifestyle habits to reduce stress and prevent or overcome...

PHYSICAL THERAPY | Poor Posture May Be The Cause Of Your Chronic Pain – Here’s How to Fix That

Stop slouching! It’s time to put a halt to poor posture for good. Use these tips to help you improve your posture so that you can live and be healthier for many more years to come.

PHYSICAL THERAPY | Poor Posture May Be The Cause Of Your Chronic Pain – Here’s How to Fix That It’s no secret that American’s have a poor posture problem. A simple Google search will produce plenty of articles on this topic.

Did you know that the foods you eat can have a big impact on inflammation?

In my latest article, I share some of the top inflammatory foods to avoid, and anti-inflammatory foods to incorporate more of -> link to the article is in the comments

Did you know that the average American adult consumes 22 teaspoons of “added” sugar per day? This far exceeds the recommended guideline of six teaspoons per day for women and nine for men. And for many people, these numbers can skyrocket during the holiday season.

Unfortunately, refined sugar is in just about everything, and can cause inflammation. Here are some tips to help you avoid/kick the excess refined sugar intake to the curb.

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Getting more active and having a regular exercise can help your body recover faster from pain. If you are thinking of getting into an anaerobic or aerobic endurance workout, then try and do these exercises outdoors to get some fresh air and sunlight

When recovering from pain, you need to keep in mind that your posture can affect the healing process. Your body should be taking normal deep diaphragmatic breaths, which can only occur when you have proper posture.

Did you know that your gut health can keep chronic pain and other health issues away? You gut microbiomes affect the way you store fat, and balance your glucose levels, along with how your body responds to hormonal change.

If you want to heal from pain faster, you should not stop exercising. Exercise is a healthier approach to take to help you deal with stress as endorphins are released helping you feel better.

Did you know that yoga can help your body recover from injury and chronic pain faster? Yoga can help relieve your body from pain, have less stiffness in the joints, and improve overall function with your body.

Do you know how Visceral manipulation therapy or VMT works? VMT is a gentle hands-on therapy that works through your body’s visceral system to locate and alleviate the normal lines of tension throughout your body.

There are foods that can be beneficial for your gut health. These foods contain probiotics and prebiotics, vitamins, fiber, and other essential nutrients that can keep your body and gut healthy.

When going through visceral manipulation therapy, your physical therapist may encourage you to practice a holistic approach to healthy living. This can help you recover from pain and other health issues safer and in a natural way.

When recovering from an injury, seeking help from a physical therapist can be your best option. Your physical therapist can pair your treatments with yoga which can significantly improve your chances of quicker recovery and improve your overall health.

Did you know that cranial sacral therapy can be used for people of all ages? And in conjunction with eliminating stress, it can also help treat conditions such as scoliosis, headache, neck pain, and sinus infection.

Combining therapeutic exercise can aid in the chronic pain recovery process of the body. Yoga is a great way to deal with stress and other mood disorders, increase relaxation, improve strength, and improve self-confidence.

There are so many healthy foods that can help your gut health. Bananas, for example, are loaded with potassium and magnesium, which can protect your body against inflammation.

One of the best pair when it comes to chronic pain is physical therapy and yoga. When yoga is combined with physical therapy, the chances of reducing pain symptoms and overcoming pain altogether are magnified.

Are you tired of using conventional or OTC medicines that don't even help eliminate your joint pain? It's time to look for an alternative treatment, like joint mobilization treatment.

Did you know that yoga can help your body heal easier? In a 2012 study by Nilima Bedekar, patients were examined with conventional treatment and yoga poses, and results showed patients experiencing greater pain relief.

What are the best steps in keeping your gut health in check? Basically, it really boils down to replacing foods that are high in bad fats, sugars, carbohydrates, and sodium, and incorporate more of the good and delicious stuff into your diet.

In a recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine, a group of people did 12 weeks of yoga or physical therapy or received written materials about how to cope with back pain. People in the active treatment groups reported pain as being less intense.

Did you know that yoga can benefit your body and mind health? Paired with physical therapy, yoga can be a safe and natural treatment for pain, stress, and other health issues.

Visceral manipulation therapy is an alternative treatment that can help you overcome back pain. It is recommended that you receive treatments at least once per week or twice per month until the pain goes down and function in your back is restored.

Yoga should be considered as complementary to physical therapy as it can help with the treatment of stress, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. It can also help with creating a greater sense of well-being, relaxation, and self-confidence.

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