Health Blog

Arthritis Pain Shouldn’t Control Your Life. With Physical Therapy, It Doesn’t Have To!

March 10th, 2024

Are your joints are painful, achy, or weak? You could be living with arthritis, and you’re not alone if this is the case. In reality, people are diagnosed with more than 100 different forms of arthritis. The elderly are the most likely group to be diagnosed with arthritis; nevertheless, arthritic symptoms can occur in young

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Did You Know Physical Therapy Can Alleviate Pain and Discomfort?

February 20th, 2024

When you wake up in the morning, do you feel achy? While aches and pains are common from time to time, waking up every morning with them can indicate a more serious problem. If you wake up with painful sensations for no apparent reason, don’t hesitate to contact ProActive Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab for

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Sprains and Strains Can Cause Long-Term Pain…But With Physical Therapy, They Don’t Have To!

February 10th, 2024

Does this scenario seem familiar? You’re walking down the sidewalk, when suddenly – your ankle slips off the curb. You feel an immediate twinge of pain, but you’re unsure whether or not it requires a trip to the doctor. It is true that many mild injuries can be treated with the R.I.C.E (rest, ice, compression,

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5 Ways Stretching Can Provide Pain Relief and Improve Flexibility

January 20th, 2024

Do you stretch regularly? If you don’t, know that you’re not the only one slacking off on this vital aspect of exercise! Stretching is an important element of physical therapy. Targeted stretches are incorporated into practically every physical therapy treatment plan. Stretching is beneficial to everyone, from athletes aiming to improve their technique to seniors

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Are You Searching For Ways To Improve Your Life? Here Are 6 Benefits Physical Therapy Can Offer!

January 10th, 2024

Do you need to heal from a recent accident or surgery, but you’re having a hard time doing it alone? Have you noticed that your muscles are aching or sore throughout the day? Do you have a chronic illness that causes you to be in near-constant pain?  Physical therapy can help you enhance your health

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Could Physical Therapy Be The Answer To Your Hip and Knee Pain?

December 20th, 2023

Do your weight-bearing joints these days feel more like joints that only bear pain? You may not be able to do your work, play sports, perform household chores, or even find a comfortable sitting or sleeping position if you have a hip or knee that can’t sustain your body weight without causing annoying aches or

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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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Stress-Related Headaches Are A Real Bummer; PT Can Help!

November 20th, 2023

Stress-related headaches are also called tension headaches and they are the most common type of headache that impacts people. While they are not as serious as migraines, tension headaches are a sign that something in your body is “off.” Are stress-related headaches are happening so often that they are impacting your daily life, If your

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5 Easy Ways to Get More Physical Activity Into Your Day

November 10th, 2023

We live moderately sedentary lifestyles in this day and age. Millions of Americans are risking serious health consequences simply because they do too much sitting and not enough moving around and exercising. Did you know that 80 percent of the U.S. population falls short of the Physical Activity Guidelines recommended by the Department of Health

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How to Tell if Your Back Pain is Stemming From a Herniated Disc

October 20th, 2023

Common Signs You Should Seek Physical Therapy for Herniated Disc Pain Did you know that a herniated disc can develop anywhere in your spine? At our physical therapy clinic, we often see herniated discs among our patients who have been experiencing back, arm, and/or leg pain, although back pain is the most common symptom. If

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