Do you hear all the time that you need to work more on your cardio? Working on cardio helps improve your heart rate and your lung function. This is important for everyone who wants to lead a higher quality of life. However, when you hate exercising or don’t have the...
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Three simple ways to add more exercise to your day-to-day life
Are you one of the many American adults who live with chronic pain and stiffness in their muscles and joints? There are many conditions that can cause chronic pain and stiffness, but oftentimes, this is nothing more than the result of lack of physical activity. Lack...
Can physical therapy treat sciatica?
Burning pain shooting from your lower back. Aching back or legs after sitting for a while. Numbness or tingling in one leg. People who have these symptoms are likely dealing with a condition called sciatica. Sciatica occurs when one of the sciatic nerves in the lower...
How the food you eat causes pain
It might come as a surprise to some people, but what you put in your mouth can make your aches and pains worse. As the old saying goes, “You are what you eat.” There are many foods that can cause inflammation and actually result in chronic pain. Eating a healthier...
How can I prepare for surgery naturally?
The number of answers to this question is much larger than you might think. However, many people might think that taking their prescribed medication is the only step they need to take to prepare for surgery. Preparing for surgery naturally can involve taking a...
Three reasons to see a physical therapist when you’re in pain
Pain affects everyone in different ways. Some people find it difficult to complete certain daily tasks like getting dressed or showering. Others may not even be able to get around at all. No matter the situation, anyone who has chronic pain or pain from an injury can...
What does sports therapy treat?
One of the most common questions we’re asked at Continuum Wellness is, “What does sports therapy treat?” Fortunately, our team has the experience necessary to answer this question. Our Continuum Wellness team has spent years providing the residents of Apache Junction,...