In your everyday struggle against pain and inflammation, do you reach for a pill bottle, or do you seek healthy lifestyle changes? The latter choice will do more for you in terms of long-term function, mobility and safety. But what kinds of lifestyle changes should you pursue? In addition to regular exercise, including the types […]
Back pain is one of the most common complaints among Americans today. Whether you experience the occasional ache in your back, or you deal with reoccurring chronic back pain, it can make completing everyday tasks extremely difficult. But have you ever stopped to wonder whether your back pain was a sign of a more serious […]
New Year, New You: WALK THIS WAY: TO HEALTH! Interested in starting an exercise program to improve your health, but don’t know where to start? You may think you need an expensive gym membership to start exercising, but according to the New England Journal of Medicine, the cardiovascular benefits of simply walking compare to those […]
PROPER BODY MECHANICS FOR LIFTING! As the holidays are approaching you may find yourself doing more lifting than you are used to as you are decorating and checking things off on your holiday shopping list, and poor body mechanics during lifting is one of the leading cause of low back pain and other injuries. It […]
Tips To Prevent Neck Pain Optimize your sitting posture Use a lumbar pillow placed in the small of your back to maintain proper posture Hold your smartphone at eye level to prevent strain on neck Support your arms by propping your elbows on armrest Use a headrest to support your head and neck. Take breaks […]
October is National Physical Therapy Month! Who are Physical Therapists? We are movement experts We are highly trained and have post graduate degrees in the field of physical therapy Physical therapists now graduate with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and require a state license to practice We partake in routine continuing education to enhance […]
Physical Therapy after Total Knee Replacement Surgery When undergoing physical rehabilitation from a surgery such as a total knee arthroplasty (replacement) it is important to know what rehab pathways are available for you given the most up-to-date evidence. Typically, after a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgeons will prescribe home-health physical therapy. A licensed physical therapist […]
“Tech Neck” & Headaches The increasing use of technology in society, including smartphones, tablets, and computers, is leading to an increased prevalence of associated neck pain and other negative health effects such as chronic headaches. Text/Tech Neck “Text Neck” is a term used to describe an overuse syndrome or repetitive stress injury to the neck […]
Optimize Your Sitting Posture A large majority of the population spends most of their day in sitting, whether it be at work/class, during their commute, or after the workday relaxing. Prolonged periods of time spent in sitting can lead to poor posture and can place undue stress on different muscles and tissues in our bodies […]
Taping and Physical Therapy Have you ever watched a sporting event on TV and noticed a particular athlete has tape applied to their shoulder? Or maybe you know someone who applies tape to their knees prior to running. Although taping is often associated with athletes, Physical Therapists utilize taping techniques to treat a variety of […]
