5 Tips To Get More Physical Activity In Your Routine
It may feel like you’re on a never-ending hamster wheel in your hectic life, requiring you to get through as much activity as you can. It is critical, however, for everyone to realize what is and is not attainable through simple effort. It’s critical to recognize that your willpower has limits.
It’s difficult enough to get through your to-do list in the limited hours you have in the day without being exhausted. Instead, you’ll need to use methods and tips to stay interested, motivated, and active in your quest to complete everything – since no one can do it all alone!
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Get Moving Again with These Helpful Tips!
Did you know that 80 percent of the U.S. population falls short of the Physical Activity Guidelines recommended by the Department of Health and Human Services? Millions of Americans are risking serious health consequences simply because they do too much sitting and not enough moving around.
You may not find that information shocking, especially if you’re one of those 80 percent. What really might surprise you, however, is just how easily you can give your daily activity level a dramatic boost.
Read full blogHow Can a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Help Me?
At Hands-On Physical Therapy, we are happy to say we have some of the most dedicated and advances Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists in Astoria, NY. If you are unsure about what a CSCS does, they work with athletes to improve their performance, achieve their goals, and prevented injuries.
Working with a CSCS can help you reach your peak performance, whether you’re recovering from an injury or trying to strengthen your skills. They are dedicated not only in helping you reach your goals, but also in helping you develop new ones.
Read full blogDon’t let TMJ Ruin Your Day!
Hearing and feeling your jaw click isn’t comforting. On the contrary, it can be downright painful. Researchers suggest more than 10 million Americans, who suffer with temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJ).
TMJ is marked by chronic jaw pain, difficulty chewing, and clicking and locking of the jaw. Many people with the disorder also experience frequent headaches, pain in their face or mouth, joint crackling, and muscle spasms.
The temporomandibular joint is a hinge that attaches the jaw to the temporal bones of the skull, which are located in front of the ears.
Read full blog7 Secrets Toward Motivating Yourself to be Active
For many of us, staying in shape can turn into an “all-or-nothing” attitude. Maybe we had a long day at work, or maybe we have to drive our kids to their extracurricular activities, or maybe it’s dark and cold and we simply don’t want to put in the effort. These are common excuses, and we all feel them. By the time you get home from work, it feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day to work out, on top of everything else you have to do.
Read full blogThe Truth About Fibromyalgia
It is normal to experience a little bit of pain from time to time. You may feel sore from exercising too much, or you may stub your toe on a piece of furniture. Most of the time, you’re able to shake it off or take ibuprofen and go about your day. However, sometimes people can experience pain that’s widespread and chronic, failing to diminish despite their best efforts. This can cause a large impact on one’s life that anti-inflammatory drugs simply will not fix.
Read full blogI’ve Been Injured at Work, What Now?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, work-related injuries account for over 1.1 million missed days of work. Unplanned days off can be monetarily detrimental, especially if you have a lengthy recovery period ahead of you and physically cannot return.
Work-related injuries are scary to think about, but you can find relief quickly through physical therapy. A physical therapist will work with your place of employment to ensure that worker’s compensation will cover your services.
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