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 More4 Tricks for Feeling and Looking Your Best
As the world begins to open up in the wake of the pandemic, we need to make sure we are feeling up to the task. Your physical and mental health are both critical in today’s environment, especially as many of us continue to spend most of our time at home. These 4 Tricks for
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 MoreWhat is Post-Intensive Care Syndrome and What Does PT Have To Do With It?
Following a COVID-19 infection, you may need help achieving your prior level of functioning. Scheduling a consultation at Brewer Physical Therapy is one of your options! When you think about a person going into intensive care, you might picture someone who’s very ill and likely fighting for their life. They may be on a ventilator
Read MoreHow Physical Therapy Can Help You Overcome Health Conditions
By: Chelsea Lamb | July 18, 2021 Dealing with pain, lost mobility, and other physical issues is never fun. Thankfully, physical therapy can often provide healing and even make you stronger and healthier than before. For everything from ACL tears to Morton’s neuroma, professional physical therapy programs can provide treatment for a wide variety
Read MoreProtect Your Spine With These Work-From-Home Posture Tips
By: Chelsea Lamb | June 18, 2021 Proper posture involves maintaining the alignment and balance of the natural spinal curves. It is key to maintaining spinal health throughout your life. Unfortunately, many people do not consider their posture during everyday activities, which has led to increases in associated problems. From “tech neck” to an
Read MoreVirtual or In Person Physical Therapy? Maybe Both!
By: Dr. Amanda T. Brewer, PT | November 15, 2020 Virtual physical therapy has quickly moved from a niche offering to the mainstream. Having more options is great, but it can also complicate decision making. Having an understanding of the benefits of both can help make clear which one would best help you meet
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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