Woman holding stomach with healthy digestion

08/25/2017

5 Tips for a Healthy Digestive System

“Your digestive system breaks down the foods you eat into the nutrients your body needs. If you neglect your digestive health, your body could run into problems digesting foods and absorbing those nutrients,” according to everyday HEALTH. The most common problems related to the digestive tract are bloating, gas, nausea, diarrhea, constipation and heartburn. These…
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08/21/2017

Proper Way to Cool Down After Working Out

After any workout session, resistance training, HIIT or cardio your muscles begin to break down. “The immediate time after exercise is essential to muscle and tissue repair, strength building and overall recovery. The post-workout phase is a critical part of any exercise routine,” says Fabio Comana, an exercise physiologist with the American Council on Exercise.…
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Business man working at desk holding hand in pain

08/14/2017

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons describes carpal tunnel syndrome as a condition that commonly causes pain, tingling and numbness in the arm and hand. This condition occurs when the median nerve, which provides feeling to the palm side of the thumb and to the index, middle, and some of the ring fingers, becomes compressed or…
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Man holding lower back in pain

08/08/2017

Sciatica: What is It and How is it Treated?

At Farmingdale Physical Therapy West, we help our patients recover from a diverse range of injuries and ailments. Often, the pain and immobility from many of these ailments is debilitating. Part of our mission is to administer treatment that ensures a swift and complete recovery from these disorders. Without a doubt, one of the most…
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Woman measuring her waist

08/05/2017

3 Surprising Fitness Facts

There are always potential set backs to your fitness goals. However, these tips are meant to clear up any misconceptions you may have when getting started. At Farmingdlae Physical Therapy West, we encourage our patients to adopt and maintain a healthy life style. Managing weight and building strength is a step in the right direction…
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