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The Benefits of Combining Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Care

By madwire / June 1, 2023

For those suffering from chronic pain, stiffness, and limited mobility, combining physical therapy and chiropractic care can be an effective way to manage and reduce symptoms. At Senara, a chiropractic clinic in Peoria, Illinois, we offer a comprehensive approach to pain relief, combining the best of both physical therapy and chiropractic care to provide the…

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What Is the Difference Between Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy?

By madwire / June 1, 2023

Physical therapy and occupational therapy are two distinct forms of medical treatments, though both involve the use of therapeutic exercises and treatments to help people return to their previous level of functioning or to improve their current level of functioning. While both are used to treat medical conditions, there are important differences between the two.…

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Surviving Your Desk Job: Tips To Avoid Back Pain

By madwire / April 4, 2019

How often lately have you seen news stories about the benefits of finding the right ergonomic desk setup, the hazards of sitting all day, and how “tech neck” is causing major pain for an increasing number of workers? With all of that being thrown our way, it probably feels like working a desk job is…

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Strength Training, Exercise, and Pain Management – Exercising Safely After An Injury

By madwire / February 14, 2019

Any injury, no matter how small, calls for change to your usual habits. Dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome may mean adjusting your desk’s ergonomic setup. Recovering from a sprained ankle means staying off that limb for a time. As you heal and your pain diminishes, it’s understandable that you want to dive into your usual…

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Exercising While Healing: Can You?

By madwire / January 17, 2019

Here at Senara Health and Healing Center & Spa in Peoria, we have countless patients who utilize our physical therapy services to aid in the healing process. Whether you were injured in an auto accident or experience chronic pain (like headaches or sciatica), physical therapy can quicken your recovery time while ensuring that you do…

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Feeling Good? Why Good Health Is Different Than Feeling Fine

By madwire / November 22, 2018

Do you wake up each morning, stretch, and bask in the lack of pops or pain? Wonderful! But we’ve got news that may come as a surprise to you. Just because you’re pain free, that doesn’t automatically mean you’re in good health. If you’re among the many Americans that wait until acute pain flares up…

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Exercise And Memory: Can Fitness Help Cognitive Function?

By madwire / October 25, 2018

Most of us have likely been encouraged by a doctor to exercise more or start a regular fitness routine. Yes, even if it’s as simple as taking a walk after dinner each night. Whether the encouragement comes from a cardiologist or a chiropractor, it’s fair to say that doctors across disciplines encourage exercise whenever it’s…

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What Is Trigger Point Therapy And How Does It Help?

By madwire / August 17, 2018

Are you experiencing pain or discomfort in a specific muscle? What about knots in certain muscles? When the pain in specific muscle areas radiate outwards, causing a general discomfort that cannot be ignored, it’s deemed a trigger point. Most patients call the pain annoying and, in some cases, debilitating. How does one remedy this pain?…

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How Stretching Affects The Body

By madwire / June 8, 2018

If you’ve been told that pain is simply a part of life, you don’t need to suffer anymore. Yes, pain is inconvenient and uncomfortable, but what if you had a way to relieve it naturally? Would you do it? Whether you have pain in your lower back, between your shoulder blades, or anywhere else in…

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Will Physical Therapy Help Back Pain?

By madwire / May 3, 2018

After spending a busy weekend out weeding, mowing, planting, and generally making your yard look amazing, it’s understandable that your back and shoulder muscles might be sore. That is a normal enough effect after some physical exertion. However, if your back keeps hurting for weeks or months, that is a sign that something else may…

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