If You’re Taking Opioids for Your Arthritis Pain, This Blog is For You
130: that’s how many people on average die of an opioid overdose every day in the United States. It’s a stunning statistic that sadly impacts nearly every community in our country, since opioid abuse and addiction affect people from all walks of life. Many people who become addicted to opioids were first prescribed them by a medical doctor as a way to manage an acute or chronic pain condition. The problem is, opioid medications for arthritis pain:
- Can be highly addictive
- Only hide symptoms of pain—they don’t address the underlying causes, which makes opioids less cost-effective over time
- Are associated with an increased risk of uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms and depression
Unfortunately, in addition to an opioid epidemic in this country, researchers believe there is also a chronic pain epidemic, too.
Read full blog5 Ways to Combat Chronic Back Pain
Few problems can render a person’s ability to move and fulfill basic needs inept like chronic back pain. Back pain can often become more than you can manage on your own. It can create several challenges for families, friends, and health providers.
While many traditional treatment methods rely on the use of medications and even surgery, there are safer and healthier alternatives, such as physical therapy. Physical therapy may alleviate symptoms with significant benefits!
Read full blogChronic Back Pain Doesn’t Have to Control You – Reclaim Your Life with Physical Therapy
When you have chronic back pain, it can feel like every aspect of your life gets interrupted. Pain at work can lead to decreased productivity, sick days, and increased stress. Pain at home can prevent you from being able to care for yourself and your loved ones. Chronic back pain can even make it difficult to exercise and stay active, which may lead to even more pain, weight gain, and other issues associated with a sedentary lifestyle.
Read full blogSo You’ve Been Having Back Pain… Could it be Caused by a Herniated Disc?
If you’ve been experiencing back pain, it just may be a herniated disc. A herniated disc can put extra pressure on the muscles and nerves around the spinal column. Symptoms may include, pain on one side of the body, pain that radiates to the arms or legs, aching, burning sensations in the affected area, and pain with certain movements.
What is a Herniated Disc?
The spinal column is comprised of a series of bones.
Read full blogStand Up to Your Back Pain with Physical Therapy Relief
Most Americans will suffer temporary back pain at some point in their lives. When back pain is not temporary, however, it becomes a major quality of life issue. The good news is that you don’t have to live with back pain permanently. Taking a proactive approach like working with a physical therapist can help you find back pain relief at long last. Contact Boulet Physical Therapy for more information on how physical therapy can relieve your back pain.
Read full blogA Tasty Way to Get Pain and Inflammation Under Control
Who says that getting healthy has to be a chore? You can delight to learn that simply by modifying your diet. You can get chronic pain and inflammation under better control (or possibly even avoid those symptoms entirely). Better yet, the diet you choose doesn’t have to taste like a punishment for previous bad behavior. Our team at Boulet Physical Therapy and Wellness Institution in Lafayette, LA typically recommends dietary changes alongside exercises and other natural techniques as part of a holistic physical therapy program.
Read full blogImprove Your Health, Strength, and Become More Active with These 4 Simple Tips!
It’s not always easy to be active. We’ve all been there – letting the dumbbells collect dust in the garage, throwing the yoga mat in the storage closet, constantly walking by the running shoes without a second glance. However, once you get in the habit of being a habit, it becomes much easier. With these 4 simple tips, you can achieve an active lifestyle even with your busy schedule! Contact Boulet & Wellness Institute today.
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