Avoid the Dangers of Opioids – Instead Choose Physiotherapy
Do you use opioids to relieve pain? You’re not alone, though. Every year, over 200 million prescriptions for opioid pain medication are written in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has even issued guidelines on the subject, recommending safe non-drug alternatives like physiotherapy.
According to a recent study published in Health Services Research, people who saw a physiotherapist prior to other treatments were 89 percent less likely to require an opioid prescription.
Read full blog5 Ways You Can Start Living a More Active Life
Getting active can be daunting. With thousands of exercise programs available, it can be difficult to determine which one is best for you.
According to PT in Motion News, 80 percent of Americans are not meeting the US Department of Health and Human Services’ physical activity guidelines. Many people struggle to find the time or motivation to exercise.
It’s not always easy to stay active, especially if you already have limited mobility.
Read full blogStress-Related Headaches Can Be Difficult to Manage – See a PT Today!
The stresses of everyday life can build up to the point where you feel physically ill. This is what happens when you have a stress-related headaches; it’s your body’s way of expressing a physical reaction to the stress.
While pain relievers can help in the short term, they will not solve the underlying problem.
Instead, contact Newcastle Physiotherapy to make an appointment with one of our Newcastle, Ontario physiotherapists to relieve your pain for good.
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