Category: Health

Find Out How Stretching can Improve Your Life!

December 10th, 2023

Stretching Comes with a Multitude of Benefits – Discover Them Today! Exercising on a regular basis is a great way to both maintain and improve your health and wellness. However, if you’re not stretching before and after your workouts, you aren’t taking full advantage of a complete workout routine. According to the Mayo Clinic, “stretching

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Dealing With Back Pain? Pain Relief May Be Closer Than You Think.

June 10th, 2023

At some point in their lives, most Americans will experience temporary back pain. However, it becomes a big quality of life concern when back pain is not temporary and lingers on for some time. Dealing with chronic back pain can seriously put a damper on your mood, day after day. The good news is that

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Can Your Painful Shoulder Condition Be Treated

Can Your Painful Shoulder Condition Be Treated in Physical Therapy?

January 20th, 2023

Are you experiencing daily shoulder pain as a result of a musculoskeletal condition, a sports or workplace injury, or a chronic illness? If so, you need to hear about the pain-relieving properties of physical therapy (PT). PT is a safe, effective, and non-invasive treatment option that is designed to relieve pain and improve functionality. Patients

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3 Reasons Not to Skip Stretching After Exercising

September 10th, 2020

Have you decided to skip stretching after exercise? After a good workout, it may be tempting to just hit the couch and take it easy. Your workout, however, isn’t quite finished. A proper cool down is necessary and this would include different types of stretching. If you haven’t been stretching after a workout you may

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Exercise and Your Mood

April 17th, 2020

Exercise has great benefits for your physical health – it can strengthen your muscles, improve your cardiovascular system, and reduce your risk of diseases like stroke and diabetes. But, did you know that exercise can have benefits for your mental health too? Why exercise lifts your mood Exercise causes your brain to release chemicals including

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Reducing Aches and Pains

How Nutrition Can Have a Positive Impact on Reducing Aches and Pains

December 20th, 2019

If you are what you eat, what are you based on your last meal? If your answer was full of saturated fat and processed sugars, it may be time to listen to what your body is telling you. Fortunately, physical therapy is more than just recovery after surgery. A physical therapist can help you identify

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2020 New Years

ProActive Can Help You Keep Your Resolution

December 13th, 2019

Safely meet your health and fitness goals and resolution this New Year with guidance from your movement experts at ProActive Physical Therapy.

Before and After Surgery

How Important is Physical Therapy Before and After Surgery?

November 23rd, 2019

Are you getting ready to have surgery? If so, you should consider physical therapy before your surgery. Physical therapy prior to surgery helps with a speedy recovery and not only after surgery. Call our office today to learn how our physical therapists can help you before and after your surgery. Causes For Surgery People may

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Chronic Back Pain

Chronic Back Pain Sufferers! This Blog is for You.

November 13th, 2019

Does your back hurt all the time? Can’t seem to get comfortable or engage in your normal activities? Be sure to give us a call and schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists. Our physical therapists can help lessen your pain or alleviate it entirely. What Is Chronic Back Pain? Most back pain

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Say No to Opioids

Say No to Opioids! 3 Ways Physical Therapy Can Naturally Relieve Pain

October 20th, 2019

If you’ve been struggling with a serious pain problems for a while, and you’ve gotten little to no relief from over-the-counter painkillers, your doctor may want to prescribe opioids to control that pain. But as tempting as it might be to numb yourself with these powerful drugs, you’re better off saying no to the offer.

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