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
Many have learned about the benefits of stretching during childhood. Playing little league is often the first introduction we have to the concept of stretching- however, many forget to implement this practice throughout their lives.
If you are one of the few who have maintained a lifestyle that consistently incorporates stretching, first off, good for you! However, it’s helpful to have a check-in to make sure that you are stretching in the best way possible in order to maintain or ...
Posted on 2019-06-12
Great workouts are often accompanied by tightness, soreness, and tension in the following days. Delayed onset muscle soreness is no stranger to those who spend time working out or playing their favorite sport. The benefits of foam rolling can help your recovery and get you back to doing your favorite things: whether that be sports, hiking or that can't-miss cardio class. The focused manual pressure of using a foam roller on your body can help to loosen up the fascia- the membrane that wraps and ...
Posted on 2018-08-23
