Have you been recently diagnosed with hypertension or high blood pressure? At The Fitness Lab in Highlands Ranch, Parker, Denver and Greenwood Village, CO, we understand that hearing you have hypertension can be nerve wracking or even frightening.
In severe cases, having high blood pressure places you at a greater risk of stroke, heart attack, dementia, kidney failure, and damage to blood vessels in the eyes.
Thankfully, there are treatment options available to you. Physical therapy has been proven to help negate the harmful effects of high blood pressure. Through aerobic activity under the guidance of a trained movement expert, you can start living healthier today. Contact The Fitness Lab to get started.
What causes high blood pressure?
High blood pressure can’t always be traced back to a single action or lifestyle choice, but there are certain risk factors that make hypertension more likely. Unhealthy diets, excessive salt consumption, excessive saturated and trans fat consumption, physical inactivity, consumption of tobacco and alcohol, and being overweight are all common risk factors of hypertension.
If you know for a fact you have hypertension, you are already one step ahead of the curve. Most people with high blood pressure are totally unaware that they even have it, since the condition can sometimes have no associated symptoms.
When symptoms do occur, they may include:
- Headaches first thing in the morning
- Nosebleeds
- An irregular heartbeat
- Vision changes
- A ringing in the ears
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Anxiety
- Chest pain
- Muscle tremors
It’s important to tell your physical therapist about any symptoms you may be having. This will help them to better evaluate your condition and formulate the best treatment plan possible for you.
How does physical therapy help?
Physical activity and aerobic exercise helps to lower high blood pressure and has countless positive effects on the body. Your physical therapist can prescribe exercises that work with your current fitness level and ensure that you stick to an established workout routine.
Your physical therapist can also oversee your progress and ensure you are performing exercise movements properly to lessen your risk of injury. You’ll likely be given exercises and movements to complete at home in between sessions.
Learn how to manage hypertension today with The Fitness Lab
At our physical therapy clinic, you can begin to manage your hypertension today. Welcome in a healthier lifestyle with the help of our dedicated team of physical therapists. Contact The Fitness Lab in Highlands Ranch, Parker, Denver or Greenwood Village, CO today to get started.
Your Next Steps…
- Request An Appointment
- Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
- Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
- Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free
