Are you a man interested in improving your overall levels of wellness? Do you have a chronic pain issue that needs to be addressed so that you can begin to make the most of the hobbies you love participating in? Because June is Men’s Health Month, Comber Physical Therapy and Fusion Chiropractic urges our male patients to not only schedule their annual physical exams and prostate screenings, but to also pay attention to their nutritional needs and physical activity!
If you or a loved one is in need of the physical therapy services provided by Comber Physical Therapy and Fusion Chiropractic, call our clinic today to schedule an appointment. Your wellness is our top priority, and we want to accompany you on your journey to feeling your absolute best!
Have you gotten your annual physical exam?
If your answer to that question is no, you should definitely schedule your exam. Annual exams are important as they screen men for specific medical issues, many of which crop up as a man ages.
These exams assess your risk for health concerns, bring you up to date on vaccinations, encourage you to lead a healthy lifestyle, and are also an opportunity to receive a prostate exam as well.
According to Heathline, “A prostate exam can help your doctor diagnose an enlarged or inflamed prostate. It can also help them diagnose prostate cancer, which is the second most common form of cancer among American men.” These exams can also help to diagnose issues regarding pelvic floor dysfunction or pain.
At Comber Physical Therapy and Fusion Chiropractic, we realize that pelvic floor and abdominal health most often needs to be specialized to meet specific needs. Our physical therapists are trained to provide quality, concerning care, addressing a multitude of health diagnoses related to the pelvic floor, including urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, and sexual dysfunction.
If you’re dealing with pelvic pain, you should know that it can be addressed and possibly fixed through pelvic floor rehabilitation at Comber Physical Therapy and Fusion Chiropractic. Your physical therapist will use a variety of treatment methods to provide relief for you, including biofeedback, target stretches, and breathing exercises to help you relax your pelvic floor muscles.
Do you know why nutrition is so important?
What you’re eating and how often you’re exercising make all the difference when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. You can start by adding healthy substitutions for inflammatory foods.
Many inflammatory foods have easy alternatives you can start eating today! Substitute white bread with whole-grain bread, white rice with brown rice, and semolina pasta with wheat or garbanzo pasta. In place of hamburger, chops and meatloaf, focus on fish, chicken and veggie “steaks.”
Along with healthy substitutions of inflammatory foods, look for nutritional choices you can make that directly address internal swelling. Make sure to add these to your meal plans each week, and assess whether your health issues seem to ease in response.
Are you getting enough exercise?
Staying active helps maintain your muscle mass, increases your lifespan and quality of life, and helps you to prevent falls as you age. Loss of muscle mass is a common consequence of aging. But we need to strengthen and maintain our muscles as we age in order to maximize our independence, enhance bone health, improve metabolic and hormonal balances, support the immune system, and optimize overall health.
Exercising regularly also keeps your mood elevated, helps you lose weight, decreases stress levels, and boosts your memory and brain health!
Are you a weekend warrior? Make sure you get a PT screening!
Have you ever heard of the term “weekend warrior?” It refers to a person who does strenuous or demanding physical activity without receiving the proper conditioning or strengthening. Doing this can put you at risk of sustaining a painful injury or cause you to make an existing condition worse!
Weekend warriors may want to consider annual physical therapy screenings to ensure they aren’t “pushing through the pain” when they should be addressing it with therapeutic exercises and strengthening. By seeing a physical therapist for an assessment, you can learn about the areas of your body that require strengthening and toning, as well as smarter ways to move when you’re participating in your preferred physical activity. Both of these things will help you to feel better naturally and prevent injuries down the road!
Call our clinic for more information
This June, make sure your health is in tip-top shape! Call Comber Physical Therapy and Fusion Chiropractic to learn more about men’s health and what you should be doing to maintain your strength, independence, and wellness as you age. Our therapists are skilled and knowledgeable individuals who are eager to help you get on the path to feeling your best, no matter what age you are.
Sources:
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007465.htm
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