Your physical and emotional health and wellness are important to not only yourself but to also your family. Therefore, scheduling regular wellness exams is smart for early diagnosis and intervention. Of course, you may not understand what is exactly involved in a wellness exam or how it can benefit you. This guide will give you a few key details to know about a wellness exam. It’s Not Only a Physical Exam…
Read More »Peripheral artery disease (PAD) occurs when there is narrowing or blockages in the peripheral arteries, usually the legs. In the early stages there may be no symptoms, but as the problem progresses, there is a significant risk of lost blood flow to the extremities. There are several ways the problem can be managed in the early stages and treated with surgical interventions, if serious complications develop. Slowing Disease Progression When PAD is identified in the earlier stages, it is usually the result of symptoms, such as leg pains that are alleviated after periods of rest or one extremity that is colder than the other.…
Read More »Scoliosis – a condition that causes the spine to become abnormally curved and rotated toward one side of the body – can occur at any age, for a number of different reasons. Despite that fact, many people believe that it’s only treatable in children. That’s incorrect. Adult scoliosis can be successfully treated in a way that can reduce pain, improve posture, and make mobility easier. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with scoliosis as an adult, here are the answers to some of your most important questions.…
Read More »Having a baby is one of the most exciting things a person can experience, but it is also a time of great worry and concern. If your infant has certain issues not long after birth, your doctor may recommend physical therapy. The good news is, physical therapy can be highly effective for helping infants with certain conditions, even some that can initially sound really severe. Take a look at some of the situations when an infant may need physical therapy.…
Read More »Smoking is a bad habit and everybody who regularly lights up cigarettes, cigars, or pipes understands this fact. However, millions of people struggle to quit smoking every year, and some never give it up. Is there a chance that this problem is caused by a genetic predisposition in your family? Absolutely, and DNA testing may help. Quitting Smoking Is Not Simple People who are not addicted to cigarettes may try to tell you that quitting should be as simple as throwing away your cigarettes for good.…
Read More »If you’re addicted to opioids, you may fear going into treatment because of the way you feel when you can’t take drugs. However, treatment for opioid addiction includes treatments that make going through withdrawals easier to tolerate. This may include taking medications that assist detox and reduce cravings. Once your withdrawal phase is over, you may continue to take medications during rehab in what’s called medication-assisted treatment. Here’s why medications can be an important part of your recovery:…
Read More »If you have undergone a limb amputation, then your physician may have recommended that you make an appointment with an amputee treatment center for further evaluation and therapy options. It is important that you follow your medical protocol to help speed healing and reduce your risk for infection following your surgery. In the meantime, there are some natural treatments you can do at home to augment your medical amputee treatment:…
Read More »A musculoskeletal injury that resulted in limited use of one of your legs can seem overbearing and may cause you to lose interest in daily activities. As a part of your treatment, your physical therapist may incorporate passive and active exercises that are to be performed in your therapist’s office and at home. Get involved in your treatment plan and go easy on yourself as you work to gain muscle mass and increase your range of motion.…
Read More »Everybody handles mourning a loved one in different ways. For example, some people take it very stoically and hold up emotionally. Others break down and suffer from PTSD. Thankfully, working with a great funeral home can help those in this state overcome their emotional difficulties. Deaths Can Trigger PTSD When people lose a loved one – whether to a slow disease like cancer or suddenly like in a car accident – the loss is traumatic.…
Read More »Your body should be cared for whether you’ve been injured or not. Pay attention to your body’s movement, or even the lack thereof. As you age, your body doesn’t move quite as easily as it used to and is more susceptible to injury the older you get, because your body isn’t as flexible as it used to be and isn’t as strong as it used to be. One way to prevent injury from occurring to you is to stretch.…
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