Core Strength Benefits of a Strong Core When people hear that it is important to have a strong core, they often think that this means strengthening their abdominal muscles. While the abdominal muscles are certainly part of the core, there are many more vital muscles that make up the core of all humans. Muscle groups … Read more
How Your Posture Affects Your Shoulders Shoulder pain is a very common complaint and can make daily tasks like reaching overhead, lifting, and sleeping difficult. For many patients, shoulder pain can be related to their poor postural habits. Poor postural habits and prolonged slumped positions make the shoulder more vulnerable to pain or injury. Upper … Read more
Preventing Running Injuries Running can be a great way to enjoy time outside and keep your heart and body healthy. Many people choose running as a recreational exercise and some even run competitively in races. While running is a valuable cardiovascular activity and a fun form of exercise for many individuals, it can also lead … Read more
How Physical Therapy Can Help With Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by your body “hurting all over,” which can leave you feeling tired and exhausted. It is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain, tenderness, and stiffness. The exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown. It can be difficult to diagnose since there is no … Read more
Surprising Reasons Why Cash Pay PT is Beneficial for Patients Most people have health insurance, and understably assume that it always makes the most sense to use their health insurance when accessing any kind of healthcare services. While traditional health insurance has certain benefits, it also comes with many costs that are not just financial, … Read more
Physical Therapy for Headaches Headaches are one of the most common forms of pain and most people will experience headaches at some point in their lives. The main symptom of headaches is pain in the head and face. Headaches can range from annoying to debilitating, but no matter the severity, many individuals have struggled to … Read more
Ways Physical Therapy Can Alleviate Osteoarthritis Symptoms While there are many different types of arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common. OA is a degenerative joint disease that affects joints and surrounding structures and tissues, causing pain, stiffness, and loss of mobility. OA most commonly affects hands, knees, hips, lower back, and neck, but can … Read more
Benefits of Exercise Technology’s Impact on Physical Well-being: Insights from a Physical Therapist 📱💻 Exercising is one of the most important ways that people can maintain and improve their health. Being physically active helps improve sleep, brain health, quality of life, and mental wellness. It also helps to reduce the risk of diseases such as … Read more
Physical Therapy As a Safe Alternative to Opioids Choose Healing Over Harm: Embracing Physical Therapy for Safer Pain Management As chronic pain is a very common issue, there have been increases in prescription of opioid medication, which has been accompanied by increases in opioid overdoses, opioid abuse, and other harms, as well as uncertainty about … Read more
Pre-Partum Tips My Prepartum Journey as a PT Week 27: I’m 27 weeks pregnant with twin girls! This is my third pregnancy, but first time carrying twins. Sleep is starting to get more difficult, as my body is more uncomfortable and the babies love wrestling at 3 am. Here are three things I’ve been doing … Read more
