Waking Up Achy? Try These 4 TipsJul 20th 2022 Achy and Painful Mornings Don’t Have to be Your Life! Why does your body feel so painful, achy, and stiff in the morning? Could these persistent aches be due to an old, unfit mattress? A pillow that doesn’t have enough ergonomic support? Perhaps an improper sleeping position that causes undue stress on your body? Do you have an underlying health condition, such as osteoarthritis? What about dehydration? It might be a combination of these issues, or maybe it’s something else entirely. Read full blog
Poor Posture Could Lead to Upper-Crossed SyndromeJul 11th 2022 Does This Sound Like You? If it feels difficult to stand up straight, if you have shoulder pain after a long day at work, or if you notice you’re developing a hunchback, you may have Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS). UCS is caused by a muscle imbalance in the head and shoulders, which is common in people who sit at a desk or who do not practice proper posture for the majority of the day. Read full blog
Just Because You’re Getting Older Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Stay Active!Jun 20th 2022 It’s Never Too Late to Improve Your Health and Wellness! As the saying goes, “you’re only as young as you feel.” However, it might be more accurate to say that you are only as young as your health permits. If you see elderly people shuffling along on walkers or refusing to leave their favorite chair, you might assume that you’ll be facing the same scenario in your old age. Finding the time or the motivation to exercise is difficult for many people. Read full blog
Discover If Cardio or Weights Are Better For YouJun 9th 2022 We Can Help You Understand the Best Exercises for Your Needs When it comes to physical therapy and exercising for good health, both cardio exercise and weightlifting have equal importance. Once your end goal is determined, the decision on which will serve the best purpose can be made. For example, cardio exercise is unquestionably the best choice for increasing stamina and endurance. Conversely, if bulking up or regaining physical strength is the ultimate goal, weightlifting is the way to go. Read full blog
Pre and Post Surgical Rehab Can Help You Make the Most of Your Procedure!May 20th 2022 Do You Have a Surgery Coming Up? We Can Help If you are planning major surgery in the near future, it would be in your best interest to also schedule an appointment with a physical therapist. Pre-operative and post-operative rehabilitation have been proven to help significantly in patients undergoing surgical procedures. Physical rehab both before and after surgery can have a huge positive impact on your ability to recover faster and more fully. Read full blog
Herniated Discs Can Make Life Difficult – PT Can HelpMay 10th 2022 Are You Living with a Herniated Disc? Has anyone ever told you that they developed a “slipped disc”? This term is actually a misnomer, since discs do not necessarily “slip,” but rather degenerate, bulge, or herniate. Luckily, a physical therapist can deal with this issue and help you find relief. Herniated discs occur when the outer layer of the disc tears. This allows the inner gel-like substance of the disc to leak out into the surrounding joint area. Read full blog
Are You Wearing the Proper Footwear While Exercising?Apr 20th 2022 It is Important to Make Sure You Are Wearing the Correct Shoes! The squat is one of the most important exercises for core strength. The squat, as noted by renowned strength coach Mark Rippetoe, is one exercise that works those core muscles. Those of us concerned with maintaining a high fitness level, from weekend warriors to pro athletes, rely on a strong set of core muscles to stabilize the body and allow us to perform to the best of our ability. Read full blog
Get More Out of Your Exercises with Blood Flow RestrictionApr 10th 2022 Blood Flow Restriction Can Decrease Recovery Times and Improve Physical Performance Overall! If you’ve been to the gym recently and noticed someone weightlifting with bands wrapped around their biceps, they’re probably experimenting with Blood Flow Restriction Training, or BFR. The goal of Blood Flow Restriction Training is to keep arterial blood flowing to certain muscles, while preventing venous blood to return. This type of training, also known as occlusion training, entails wrapping, bandaging, or cuffing a leg or arm while exercising. Read full blog
You Don’t Need Pain Medication to Find Long-Lasting ReliefMar 20th 2022 Physical Therapy Can Help You Find the Effective Relief You’ve Been Looking For! Millions of people are living with chronic pain. Many of these people have turned to pain medication to deal with everything from back pain and joint pain to debilitating pain from accidents. Whether prescription or over-the-counter, there are several drawbacks to relying on these pain-relieving drugs. Pain relief pills can sometimes interact with other drugs, are highly addictive, and ultimately only mask your symptoms, instead of actually treating them. Read full blog
Did You Know Stretching Could Lead to a Healthier Life?Mar 10th 2022 Improve Your Health Each Day! Can a few simple physical movements significantly improve your overall health, wellness, and quality of life? In the case of stretching, the answer is emphatically yes! Stretching exercises are a staple of physical therapy for just that reason. You might be interested to discover how many different ways stretching can help you, especially if done correctly. Here’s a comprehensive guide to 4 different types of stretching and their benefits, in order to ensure you can either avoid – or avoid exacerbating – injuries. Read full blog