Surgery or PT?

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Why try PT first?

For the vast majority of people and injuries, working with a good physical therapist can be enough to completely rehab the injury without the need for surgery. Even if surgery ends up being necessary, spending time with a physical therapist beforehand can significantly benefit your recovery and rehabilitation after the procedure.

Dr. Travis Simmons educates about the importance of trying physical therapy whenever possible before jumping straight to surgery. Oftentimes a surgeon will make the same recommendation and they’ll even recommend doing PT after surgery.

Education On Hemorrhoids!

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Understanding Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids – a topic that not many of us like to talk about, but the truth is that they are more common than we think.

Dr. Travis Simmons educates that internal and external hemorrhoids are very common. He talks about what causes them, how they can be treated and when you should see a doctor.

Education On Sleep Apnea!

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What is sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea is a common condition where a person stops breathing during sleep, impacting their health in the long run, including the risk of heart disease, stroke, and dementia. Normal people stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer, about three times an hour, but if it’s more than that, it meets the criteria for sleep apnea.

Dr. Travis Simmons educates on the importance of being screened for sleep apnea. This condition can cause many other long-term effects if not properly diagnosed and treated such as issues with energy, mood, increased risk for heart disease, stroke and dementia.

Super Quick & Easy UTI Care with DPC!

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What do you do when you have a UTI and need quick help?

Dr. Suzy Lessing gives an example of why Direct Primary Care is better than regular clinics.

Sometimes patients reach out to Dr. Lessing at our clinic with a text like:

“Doc! I think I have a UTI starting”

Dr. Lessing makes it easy, a typical reply is:

“I’m so sorry, can you swing by the office tomorrow morning to leave a sample? I’ll send antibiotics – start them after you leave the sample.”

With DPC getting help for a UTI is easy!

Interested in learning more about Direct Primary Care? Chat, call, or emailus today!

What To Do About Adult RSV?

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What if I have RSV?

This concern is understandable due to the media hype about high RSV levels in many communities. However, RSV is not something that doctors routinely test for in adults because there is no specific treatment for RSV in adults.

Dr. Travis Simmons educates that there is no treatment for RSV in adults which is why we do not test adults for this virus.

What To Do About Abnormal Liver Enzymes!

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Do you have elevated liver enzymes?

Abnormal liver enzymes are a common issue and can have various causes, including fatty liver disease which is part of metabolic syndrome.

Dr. Travis Simmons educates about cutting out processed foods, getting good sleep, and exercising regularly to help reverse elevated liver enzymes.

Science Based Facts About Managing Hormones!

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Balancing hormones naturally.

Hormone levels are a common concern for both men and women, and there is a lot of misinformation out there about hormones. But here’s a science-based fact that might help: there’s an all-natural solution for balancing hormones that has far-reaching health benefits, and that solution is sleep.

Dr. Travis Simmons educates on the importance of sleep in managing hormones for both men and women.

Antibiotics! When Are They Needed?

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When do you need antibiotics?

As a healthcare provider, Dr. Lessing has been receiving lots of texts and emails from patients lately, asking if they need antibiotics for their illness. While antibiotics can be a helpful tool for treating bacterial infections, they’re not always necessary.

Dr. Suzy Lessing shares valuable healthcare tips on certain situations when antibiotics should be used such as strep throat, pneumonia, and bacterial sinus infections.

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