Almost a quarter of all American adults have arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This indicates that over 54 million people suffer from stiff, achy, swollen, and aching joints on a daily basis. If you or a loved one suffers from arthritis in the neck, back, shoulders, wrists, hips, knees, … Read more
Stretching before and after a workout or other rigorous physical activity is undoubtedly something you’ve heard about. While this is true, stretching on a daily basis is also useful whether or not you are undertaking any type of physical activity. Stretching on a daily basis has numerous advantages. Stretching can be made more effective with … Read more
Avoid these five running mistakes during 5k season You could be one of the millions of people who suffer from chronic pain. Whether you’re recovering from major surgery, dealing with the physical aftermath of an accident, or dealing with a long-term medical condition, pain can keep you from doing the things you enjoy. Maybe you … Read more
Chronic pain may be a great burden, interfering with almost every part of your life to the point where it seems impossible to ever feel relief again. Chronic pain can become increasingly difficult to manage as time passes, whether as a result of normal wear and tear or as a result of a traumatic event … Read more
When you suffer chronic back pain, it can feel as though your entire life is disrupted. Workplace pain can lead to lower productivity, more sick days, and more stress. You may not be able to care for yourself or your loved ones if you are in pain at home. Chronic back pain can make it … Read more
Stress-related headaches can severely impair your quality of life, preventing you from doing your job, spending time with your family, or going about your business in any way. As your chronic headaches obstruct your ability to perform routine tasks, things can start to add up on your to-do list, and you may soon feel as … Read more
Improve Your Health and Wellness by Stretching! Have you ever noticed how good stretching feels after a nap, when you first wake up in the morning, or after vigorous physical activity? That good feeling just scratches the surface with the many healthy benefits you can get from regular stretching. That’s why our physical therapist commonly … Read more
Feel Like Yourself Once Again with Nutritional Changes In your daily struggle against pain and inflammation, are you reaching for a pill bottle, or are you looking for a healthy lifestyle change? That latter choice will do more for you in terms of long-term function, mobility, and safety. But what kinds of lifestyle changes should … Read more
Have You Heard Of Pre-Hab? There Are Several Different Ways It May Benefit You It’s no secret that having physical therapy after an injury or surgery helps you recover faster. But what if there was a way to prevent an injury in the first place? Or what if there was a way to speed recovery … Read more
Treat Your Chronic Pain Safely! Any pain that lasts longer than three months is classified as “chronic.” When people have pain for a long time, it can become a downward spiral. As a result of the pain, they become more inactive and sedentary, and more often than not, their health worsens. People with prolonged pain … Read more
