Category: Opioids

Should You Seek Physical Therapy Before Using Opioids?

January 10th, 2023

The simple answer is yes, you should! You’ve seen the headlines, and you know that opioids are the major driver behind the widespread drug crisis in America. We also know that if you or a loved one has chronic pain, you may be feeling frustrated and confused about your options. At Star Physical Therapy we

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Don't Settle for Opioids - Physical Therapy Can Provide You With the Natural Pain Relief You Need

Don’t Settle for Opioids – Physical Therapy Can Provide You With the Natural Pain Relief You Need

May 10th, 2022

Living With Pain? Physical Therapy Can Help What if someone told you that the opioids you’re taking for pain relief are actually making your arthritis worse? You’d probably want to listen to that person. Opioids like morphine and oxycodone alter your perception of pain. You might be “feeling no pain” when you take these pills,

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Relieve Your Aches and Pains - Without the Side Effects of Opioids

Relieve Your Aches and Pains – Without the Side Effects of Opioids

February 10th, 2022

As stated by the APTA website, “The White House has announced that APTA is among the organizations that have joined a public-private partnership to combat opioid usage and prescription drug abuse, and that the association will reach out to the public and its members to deliver the message that pain can be effectively managed through

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Opioids Don't Have to be the Answer - Physical Therapy Can Provide Helpful and Safe Relief

Opioids Don’t Have to be the Answer – Physical Therapy Can Provide Helpful and Safe Relief

January 10th, 2022

Lose the Opioids and Turn to Physical Therapy! Do you rely on drugs such as oxycodone or hydrocodone to help you get through your day without agonizing pain? Do you worry that these drugs may be placing your health at unacceptable risk? Do you feel anxious or count the minutes until your next dosage of

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Improve Your Health By Adding Stretching Into Your Daily Routine

Improve Your Health By Adding Stretching Into Your Daily Routine

June 12th, 2021

Have You Discovered the Many Benefits of Stretching? Can some simple physical motions dramatically improve your overall health, wellness, and quality of life? In the case of stretching, the answer is most definitely yes. Stretching exercises are a staple of physical therapy for just that reason. You might be surprised to discover just how many

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Are You In Need of Physical Therapy? These 5 Signs Say Yes

Are You In Need of Physical Therapy? These 5 Signs Say Yes

June 3rd, 2021

Physical Therapy Can Help You Find the Relief You’ve Been Looking For! Physical therapy is a highly beneficial form of treatment that can address many of the most common sources of pain. However, there are many people who don’t realize that the pain they are experiencing is something that can be easily addressed with physical

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Ready to Become More Active? These 7 Tips Can Help

Ready to Become More Active? These 7 Tips Can Help

May 15th, 2021

Get Moving with These Helpful Tips! Have you become less active in recent years? It’s important to remain physically active in order to stay as healthy as possible. 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

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Chronic Pain Doesn’t Have to Take Over Your Life – Find Relief with Physical Therapy

May 5th, 2021

Did You Know You Could Relieve Your Chronic Pain With Natural Treatments? Have you grown accustomed to feeling a twinge here and a spasm there? Do you suffer from recurring aches and pains for reasons you don’t totally understand? Have you been gritting your teeth and putting up with a longstanding chronic pain condition? Maybe

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