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 MoreSacroiliac Joint Dysfunction?
If your lower back or bottom hurts when you get up from a chair or climb a set of stairs, your sacroiliac (SI) joints may be to blame. Research suggests the SI joint is the source of pain in 15 to 30 percent of people with chronic low back pain. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is commonly
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 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
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