Category Archives: Uncategorized
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March 20
4 Things To Do if You Wake Up Feeling Achy
Posted in UncategorizedWhy are you feeling so achy and stiff in the morning? Could it be an old, ill-suited mattress? An unsupportive pillow? A poor sleeping position? Do you have an underlying health condition like osteoarthritis? What about dehydration? Maybe it’s a combination of these issues, or maybe it’s something else entirely. Whatever the reason, a.m. stiffness […]
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March 10
Does your desk job keep you sedentary? Here’s how to stay active during the 9-5!
Posted in UncategorizedOne of the many benefits of physical therapy is that it helps show you how physical activity is medicine! Our physical therapy team strongly believes that the human body was meant to move, and when it doesn’t, things start to break down. Unfortunately, the modern environment isn’t great for promoting regular physical activity. Many of […]
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February 20
If you don’t think nutrition has an effect on your aches and pains, think again.
Posted in UncategorizedIf you have chronic pain, have you ever considered that what you put on your fork could be making your aches and pains better—or worse? Scientific evidence shows that the things we eat can influence our experience of pain—whether by alleviating an underlying health condition or exacerbating it. Our physical therapist team is happy to […]
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February 10
Addressing Chronic Back Pain: Tips to Help You Feel Better Faster
Posted in UncategorizedDo you periodically find yourself disabled by bouts of back pain? Do you experience ongoing back pain that never gives you a moment’s relief? Whatever form it may take, chronic back pain can put all kinds of limits on your life — until you finally start taking the necessary steps to address it head-on. But […]
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January 20
NO MORE OPIOIDS! Seek help from a physical therapist.
Posted in UncategorizedAre you taking opioids to relieve pain? The National Institutes of Health states that the number of adults in the United States suffering from pain related health conditions has dramatically increased in recent years. Pain can substantially affect your ability to engage in even basic daily activities. You may feel that taking opioids to relieve […]
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January 10
How to stay active when you have a desk job
Posted in UncategorizedHow much time do you spend in a chair or on a couch? Did you realize that sitting for 6-8 hours per day—or watching 3-4 hours of television—has been shown to increase the risk of chronic illness and early death? It’s stunning research, especially considering that the average American sits as much as 12 hours […]
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December 20
Stress no more over stress-related headaches! Physical Therapy can help relieve the pain.
Posted in UncategorizedCan you feel it? Starting with tension in your neck or shoulders and creeping upward through the base of your skull? You may have even tried stretching and optimizing your work station, but if you are suffering from stress-related headaches, you know that the only relief comes from either reducing stress or taking medication. Why […]
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December 10
Do you stretch before and after your workout? If not, you should start.
Posted in UncategorizedDo you make time to go to the gym a few times per week? If so, you should commend yourself for your efforts. But at our physical therapy clinic, we notice an interesting trend with a lot of our active patients: they go to the gym regularly, but they largely neglect stretching and mobility work. […]
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November 20
Is Joint Pain Making Simple Activities Seem Difficult? It’s Time to Seek Help.
Posted in UncategorizedDo you have more trouble getting dressed or penning handwritten notes than you once did? Are you having trouble keeping up with basic demands of your job? Do you look for excuses to withdraw from some of your favorite activities simply because it hurts to move? Joint pain can turn even the most routine tasks […]
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November 10
Do you have an upcoming surgery? 3 Reasons to attend post-surgical rehab for a better recovery.
Posted in UncategorizedFacing surgery can be a little scary. Not only are you unsure how the operation itself will go, you may not be clear about what to expect once the anesthesia has worn off. Fortunately, our physical therapist can walk you through the precise recovery process for your surgery. Call today to schedule a consultation. In […]
