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Ways to Relax After a Long Workday

March 18, 2021 By Shanita Banks

A person relaxing in a hammock after a long workday

The Coronavirus pandemic has caused an unhealthy shift in work-life balance. Working remotely or partially from home has made it difficult to separate our personal and work lives. Since we’re working at home, making a distinction is necessary. For this reason, it is vital to know methods to reduce stress and anxiety after you finish for the day.

Here are some healthy ways to relax after a long workday:

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Reasons You Need Physical Therapy

March 18, 2021 By Shanita Banks

Physical therapy is almost always beneficial as it can improve movement, reduce pain, and maximizes a person’s ability to perform day-to-day activities. Along with this, these therapy techniques allow the body to heal faster and better which prevents reliance on drugs to alleviate symptoms.

Physical therapy will help you understand why your body is reacting in a certain way and how to address and correct it.

A large amount of medicines that do not relieve pain

If you’re in pain and medicine is not working or you want to avoid taking drugs, here are reasons why you need physical therapy:

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How Long Does Physical Therapy Take to Work

March 1, 2021 By Shanita Banks

“How long does physical therapy take to work?”

At Healing Hands, we hear this question daily. While it doesn’t seem that the question is difficult to answer, it actually is. Why? Because a lot of factors are at play here. Plus, every person is different. Thus, the duration of physical therapy treatment in Thomson, GA, and your overall prognosis are dependent on a lot of factors. So, moving back to the question…

 

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Why Regular Physical Therapy Can Improve Athletic Performance

February 27, 2021 By Shanita Banks

If you’re an athlete, sports injuries will be part and parcel of your life. For example, it’s reported that shin splints account for roughly 10-15% of all running injuries. Injuries to the knee joint and nearby tissues are also quite common among runners. Every athlete may face adductor contractures, sport’s hernias, muscle cramps, strains, and sprains, etc., at some point in their life.

 

 a man after a sports injury rehab in Thomson, GA

However, regular physical therapy in Thomson, GA, can help you maintain range of motion, rebuild strength, and help you when you’re actively recovering from an injury. Let’s see why it can improve your athletic performance! [Read more…] about Why Regular Physical Therapy Can Improve Athletic Performance

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Exercising Without Equipment: A Guide

February 13, 2021 By Shanita Banks

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Gyms are fairly cramped spaces, flush with sweaty people trying to get fit. In ordinary times, if you’re exercising safely, the only thing you have to contend with in a gym is rank body odor. However, with a pandemic still at large throughout the country, these are far from ordinary times. Since gyms aren’t SOP-friendly, many of them have or were shut down.

Still, while working out in a gym is much more convenient, it’s not the only place you can work out. There are plenty of ways to work out without a gym; you just need to be a bit creative. Here are some ideas on how to keep exercising with no equipment or things in your home. [Read more…] about Exercising Without Equipment: A Guide

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‘No Pain, No Gain’: Wise or Broscience?

February 12, 2021 By Shanita Banks

A woman with muscle soreness after exercise

Everyone’s heard the expression “no pain, no gain” thrown around somewhere and sometime in their life. Maybe you complained about some pain after deadlifting, and your trainer replied with the saying. Maybe your knee was bugging you during a basketball match, and your teammates or coach threw the phrase your way.

In all honesty, the quote isn’t meritless; in fact, it captures a scientific law: Wolff’s Law. Simply put, the law states that healthy bones adapt to the forces and loads placed on them. Bearing load is uncomfortable, but it’s necessary to get stronger. Still, Wolff’s law shouldn’t be seen as a categorical affirmation of the titular expression. Here’s a better way of understanding it. [Read more…] about ‘No Pain, No Gain’: Wise or Broscience?

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