Healthcare providers often use opioid use and physical therapy as treatment options to manage pain. However, opioids, while providing short-term pain relief, are associated with a range of negative side effects and can lead to addiction and overdose. Physical therapy, on the other hand, is a non-invasive treatment option that focuses on improving function and
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Get Moving! Tips and Tricks for Staying Active at a Sedentary Desk Job
Sitting for long periods of time can have negative effects on your physical and mental health. According to the World Health Organization, sedentary behavior is a risk factor for chronic diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. It’s important to stay active, even if you have a job that requires you to
Read MoreWhat Will My First Physical Therapy Appointment be Like?
You are experiencing pain and have booked your first physical therapy appointment at Brewer Physical Therapy. (Don’t actually have an appointment booked yet? Click Here to schedule a visit today!). You might be asking yourself, “What will my first appointment be like?” Fortunately, this is one of life’s great mysteries that actually has an answer.
Read MoreUrinary Incontinence? It is NOT the Standard
What is incontinence you ask? Urinary incontinence is a condition where a person releases urine at an undesired time or leaks urine. How many times as a female have you heard, “It is normal to leak after having babies?” or “It is just something that happens as you age?” It has become so common in
Read MoreTips to Prevent Sleep Disruption During Bereavement : By Camille Johnson
Image by Shane via Unsplash After the loss of a family member or close friend, it’s common for grieving loved ones to experience major changes. This can affect how they function throughout their day-to-day lives. Some people have extreme changes in appetite and may also lose motivation for doing what they love to do.
Read More7 Minute Workout: Ignite Action, Produce Results, & Add Years to Your Life!
September 6, 2020: Posted By Ι Dr. Amanda T. Brewer Ι Physical Therapist “It’s About Taking Tiny Steps Forward Every Day… 7 Minutes a Day” Every week here at Brewer Physical Therapy, we host a company-wide meeting (virtually, of course — Social Distancing and all). One of the tips
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