Post Category: Health and Wellness
Decrease Your Pain and Increase Your Energy with These 5 Easy Tips
January 20th, 2020Are you looking for a way to relieve your aches and pains so you can get back to living your life comfortably? If so, our treatment services at HealthQuest Physical Therapy can greatly benefit you! Our dedicated physical therapists can provide you with the tools you need to decrease your pain and increase your energy,
Relieving Your Pain the Natural Way – Physical Therapy as the Safer Relief Alternative
December 10th, 2019It is no secret that the United States is a country with very high levels of medication. With countless over-the-counter drugs for pain management, it can seem simple to turn to drugs for pain relief. It is also a common practice for physicians to prescribe heavier pain relievers, such as the opioids that have resulted
Injury-Free Cleaning
March 15th, 2019Spring has officially sprung! Our windows are open and airing out the winter funk, which also means you might be seeing dust and dirt where you don’t want it. No time like the present to tackle that grime; spring can be so motivating! Spring cleaning is a great way to get your physical activity in
Ice Is the Enemy, but You Can Fight Back- Penguins Pave the Way
February 1st, 2019Walking on ice can be difficult, but who knew there was a full proof way to do so without injury. A fall from slipping on ice could change your life. Luckily, we can prevent these falls from happening. If a fall still occurs, there is a proper way to fall to prevent injury. Slips and
Cupping Technique
November 23rd, 2018What is cupping? Cupping is a manual therapy technique performed by our physical therapists. Cupping is used to soften tight muscles and muscle attachments, loosen adhesions, and lift connective tissue. Cupping therapy can be modified to deliver a spectrum of techniques, from deep tissue release to lymphatic drainage. It works to separate fused tissue layers
MELT Away Pain With The MELT METHOD
November 6th, 2018Melt benefits Breakthrough self-treatment system founded by Sue Hitzmann Eliminates chronic pain, naturally Erases signs of aging Improves body sense, core strength and stability Feel fantastic in just 10 minutes a day! Workshops offered at HealthQuest Oxford, contact them to attend What is the MELT Method? The MELT Method® (MELT®) is a simple self-treatment designed to help
Don’t Mask the Symptoms: Treat the Root Issue with Physical Therapy
October 16th, 2018Looking for a Drug-Free Pain Solution? Look Into Physical Therapy Pain can be a helpful messenger. Pain is a sign that something in your body needs attention, but it can also effect the your quality of your life. To make matters worse, many pain problems are rooted in underlying conditions, often originating in a different
Four Ways Physical Therapy can Be Beneficial to Your Life
August 26th, 2018Physical Therapy can benefit you in so many ways. Here are just four of the extraordinary ways It could improve your life. ·Therapists Create Individualized Treatment Plans· One of the most common thing people do is go to the internet to figure out how to treat a pain area. What you see on the internet
Tension Headaches: How to Handle Them
August 20th, 2018Of the four distinct types of headaches — tension, migraine, sinus and cluster — the tension type is the most common. Of course, stress is a natural reaction to stimuli and can keep us safe from danger. Yet an excessive amount of stress can lead to tension headaches. That’s why learning how to handle emotional
The Benefits of Stretching-Just Do It
July 19th, 2018·Improved Flexibility and Posture· Enhancing both your posture and your flexibility through stretching your muscles and joints are key to avoiding many conditions resulting in pain. Range of motion is greatly improved when stretching regularly. By stretching, you can correct any joint stiffness you currently have as you’re extending your limbs as far as they