Miller Physical Therapy - Our Healthy Living (Thriving!) Blog
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sales of prescription opioids have quadrupled in the United States, even though "there has not been an overall change in the amount of pain that Americans report."
In response to a growing opioid epidemic, the CDC released opioid prescription guidelines in March 2016. The guidelines recognize that prescription opioids are appropriate in certain cases, including cancer treatment, palliative care, and end-of-life care, a...
Posted on 2020-07-30
With Spring Break just around the corner, it is likely that your week away from school and work will be filled with either an out-of-state hockey/basketball/volleyball tournament or perhaps you will be taking the time to just generally have a bit of R&R.
Whether you are a high-performance athlete performing across the country or you are a vacation enthusiast who enjoys a spur of the moment zip-line or surfing lesson- physical therapy can help to ease the aches, pains, and restrictions you ...
Posted on 2020-02-12
As we get nearer to the end of 2019, folks find themselves starting to look towards a New Year and the opportunity to “reset” practices and routines to help them become the best version of themselves in 2020. And while we recognize you do not need a change of the calendar to make a change in yourself, we do know that a lot of people use the New Year to set new goals, achieve accomplishments and live a better life.
At Miller PT we’ve got your back! As we wrap up this year an...
Posted on 2019-11-06
Feeling in the dark about cold laser therapy? It may be the next step in your treatment regime to get your body feeling better and operating at its best. When used in conjunction with your existing treatment plan, cold laser therapy has the ability to reduce pain, swelling, spasms and decrease your healing time for acute and chronic conditions. A quick, painless and effective treatment, cold laser therapy is useful for a variety of conditions that may be hindering your successful recovery ...
Posted on 2019-02-07
