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Find More Effective, Natural Relief with Physical Therapy Prescription opioids are potent drugs that can relieve pain for hours at a time. Unfortunately, they can also introduce serious new issues into your life, such as the risk of overdose or the suffocating grip of addiction. If you’ve been relying on opioids to get through the day, it’s time to find a safer, healthier, and less dangerous alternative. Fortunately, physical therapy at Moon Physical Therapy can help you manage your pain without the use of drugs, giving you the opportunity to wean yourself off of them. Did you know these facts [...]
Common Reasons to Visit Your Physical Therapist Did you know that physical therapy can be used as a natural form of pain relief to treat a wide range of conditions? Unfortunately, it is often only after attempting more traditional medical approaches such as surgery and prescription painkillers that people realize physical therapy sessions are an excellent way to relieve chronic pain and other recurring symptoms. If you have any of the top five most common aches and pains, you could benefit from physical therapy. Continue reading to learn more about common conditions that can be treated with physical therapy at [...]
Ready to Get Moving? We Can Help! Getting active can be intimidating. With thousands of exercise programs out there, it’s hard to figure out which one is right for you. According to PT in Motion News, 80 percent of Americans aren’t meeting physical activity guidelines set forth by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Finding the time or the motivation to exercise is difficult for many people. It isn’t always easy to stay active, especially if you’re already struggling with limited mobility. However, getting active can vastly improve your health, your comfort, your mobility, and your overall quality [...]
Did You Know Physical Therapy Could Help Provide Natural Pain Relief Opioids are the main driver of the widespread drug crisis across America. If you or a loved one has chronic pain, you may feel frustrated and confused about your choices. At our physical therapy clinic, we stand with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other professional organizations who recommend physical therapy and other alternatives over prescription opioids for the management of chronic pain. Many people simply don’t realize how effective physical therapy can be in alleviating even the most stubborn symptoms—all without the need for drugs or [...]
Ready to Get Back to Your Life? Back pain is one of the most common complaints in the United States. Whether you have occasional back pain or chronic back pain, it can be extremely difficult to complete your daily tasks. But have you ever wondered if your back pain was a symptom of something more serious? The spine is composed of a complex series of bones known as vertebrae. There are cushioning pads between each vertebrae that act as shock absorbers, allowing you to bend, walk, and move around without pain on a daily basis. However, if these small cushioning [...]
Live Life Comfortably Once Again with Physical Therapy Chronic pain is defined as any pain that lasts more than three months. When people suffer from chronic pain for an extended period of time, it can lead to a downward spiral. As a result of the pain, they become more inactive and sedentary, and their health frequently deteriorates. People living with chronic pain may even resort to extreme measures, such as surgery or addictive painkillers, in order to find relief. If you have chronic pain but want a non-invasive, non-addictive pain relief option, contact our office and speak with a physical [...]
Learn How PT Can Help You Find Effective Headache Relief Headaches are a common problem that can affect anyone of any age. When recurring tension or stress-related headaches make it difficult to get through the day, physical therapy may be required to provide long-term pain relief. Physical therapy Kailua, HI can aid in the treatment of stress-related headaches. As Choose PT states, “there is effective treatment for almost every type of headache.” Working with a physical therapist can help you identify tension-relieving exercises and find long-term headache relief without the use of pain medication. Our skilled physical therapists have the [...]
How Nutrition Can Help Ease Your Aches and Pains Are you reaching for a pill bottle in your daily battle against pain and inflammation, or are you looking for a healthy lifestyle change? The latter option will benefit you more in terms of long-term function, mobility, and safety. But which lifestyle changes should you make? In addition to regular exercise, such as the types of targeted exercises you might receive in physical therapy, you should also look into your sleep, workplace ergonomics, and nutrition. This blog will explain how nutrition and pain relief can go hand-in-hand. Keep reading to learn [...]
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