Caring for Your Joints Now Is a Long-Term Investment

Physical therapists are healthcare providers who help you improve how your body performs physical movements. Because they’re masters of movement, they know what’s best for your joints. At the office of The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional care and personalized solutions for your unique wellness journey. Trust us with your physical therapy needs because our highly qualified and experienced team specializes in a range of conditions, ensuring that you receive top-notch care tailored to your specific needs. Your joints play a central role in all of your movements, so keeping them healthy is imperative. Here are some guidelines that will help you care for yours. Stay at a healthy weight. Your joints, especially your hips, knees and spine, don’t appreciate the strain of an excess load. It makes them work harder and eventually leads to deterioration; it could even lead to a degenerative condition such as osteoarthritis. Get into an exercise routine. Your joints were designed for movement; it’s crucial for joint health. To keep your joints flexible and strong, concentrate on physical activities that will enhance the performance of your heart, muscles and flexibility. Spend 10 minutes warming up before and cooling down after exercising. The warmup gradually increases your heart rate, enhances blood flow throughout your body, and prepares your joints and muscles. Try jogging in place, jumping jacks or vibrant stretches. Cooling down with moderate stretches maintains mobility and prevents joint and musculoskeletal stiffness. Employ joint-protection techniques. To reduce your risk of injury while lifting or carrying something heavy, use your largest, strongest joints and muscles to take stress off smaller hand joints and spread the load over large surface areas. Hold items close to your body, which puts less stress on your joints. When possible, slide objects instead of than lifting them. Maintain good posture while sitting, standing and lifting; it distributes weight evenly across your joints and prevents unnecessary strain. Poor posture contributes to joint pain and dysfunction, especially in the spine, shoulders and hips. The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center believes in personalized treatment plans. Your journey to recovery is unique, and our team will work closely with you to develop a customized plan that suits your goals and lifestyle. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology and modern amenities to enhance the effectiveness of your therapy sessions. Please call us today for an appointment.