Combat Depression With Exercise

Imagine you've been suffering with chronic neck pain for months. You can no longer get a good night's sleep, care for your kids easily or complete the workouts you used to love. Over time, this kind of physical stress can actually result in emotional issues associated with depression such as irritability, mood changes, anxiety and more.

The Exhausting Cycle

Pain and depression have always been closely related. Depression can cause or worsen pain — and pain (especially chronic pain) can cause or worsen depression.

If you're experiencing any part of this vicious cycle, you can turn to a physical therapist as part of your support system to begin healing physically and emotionally using the power of movement.
PTs know what other healthcare professionals are just starting to recognize that M-O-V-E-M-E-N-T is the free, mood-boosting medicine that you can add to your life to immediately get you headed in the right direction.

But it's hard to move when you're in pain or when you're feeling depressed. That's where physical therapists come in. They can address your physical pain right away and also provide accountability and encouragement to overcome mental roadblocks. Click here to ask us about booking an evaluation 

It's proven that regular exercise will help you improve the following:

• Strength and flexibility

• Sleep

• Memory

• Self-confidence

• Weight loss

• Brain health and memory

• Energy

• Mood

That feeling after a good workout!!
 

Even small changes could improve your outlook and your ability to participate in activities you once enjoyed. So, what are you waiting for?