Does Physical Therapy Correct Poor Posture?
We live in a digital world, and most of us spend a great deal of time in front of computers or phone screens. As a result, people tend to fall into a rounded shoulder, forward head position. […]
Why Movement Assessments Matter
Imagine a tennis serve. The player tosses the ball with one hand and hits it with a racket held in the other. The physical demands of this motion seem pretty straightforward, yet this task requires a tremendous amount of coordination to get the ball across the net. A proper serve [...]
Hurt or In Pain? Ask Your Physical Therapist First
Just because you experience pain, it doesn’t necessarily mean that pain is causing you harm. It’s a confusing concept, to be sure. Think of it this way: if you had a strenuous workout, the next day your quads might hurt, thus referring to a temporary state that goes away. In most cases, this discomfort eases [...]
Back Pain and Pregnancy
Pregnancy and back pain are very common correlations, especially as the pregnancy progresses into later stages. However, back pain can occur at any stage of the gestational period. In fact, between 50 to 70 percent of women experience back pain during pregnancy. […]
Ways to Build Muscle as You Age: Regular Exercise
Part One: Weight Training Part Two: Nutrition Part Three: Exercise The truth is, muscle becomes more and more difficult to build and maintain with increasing age. In fact, adults begin losing muscle in their 30s, with a progressive decline of lean muscle mass each following decade. […]
Ways to Build Muscle As You Age: Nutrition
Part One: Weight Training Part Two: Nutrition Part Three: Exercise In part one, we discussed the importance of strength training exercise at any age. In part two, we’re going to dive into why a healthy diet helps increase strength for adults over 50. […]
The Difference Between PT, Chiropractic, and Massage Therapy
Plenty of confusion surrounds physical therapy, chiropractic and massage therapy. Although there are some clear differences between the three professions, they can also be quite complementary to each other and have some overlapping treatment aspects. […]
5 Questions to Ask Before Seeking Treatment for Your Pain
When you’re in pain, knowing what might be causing the issue or how to address it is often a challenge. One of the best ways to guarantee your pain treatment is effective is by making sure you are as informed as possible. To ensure you’re on the fast track to [...]
Does Physical Therapy Help Headaches and Migraines?
If you are currently dealing with the burden of regular or recurring headaches, chances are you are not alone. In a National Health Interview Survey, the CDC found 1 in 5 women and close to 1 in 10 men (both 18 years or older) reported experiencing a severe headache or [...]
How Physical Therapy Can Help with Work-Related Injuries
Most workplaces today take extra precautions to create a safe environment for their employees, but regardless of how many safeguards are in place, accidents happen. The latest numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed 2.9 million reports of injuries in the private industry workplace in 2016. This equates [...]