What is the key to healing? Do we think the key to healing comes from internal or external sources? In other words, is it the body that heals itself, or is it the things that we put in our bodies that do the healing? The truth of the matter is that blood flow is the [...]
Dry needling is typically used to release knots and relieve muscle spasms and pain. During dry needling, a practitioner inserts several filiform needles into your skin. Filiform needles are fine, short, stainless steel needles that don’t inject fluid into the body (which is why the term “dry” is used). When the needle penetrates the knots [...]
We all know Halloween is right around the corner! If you are like 65% of Americans, you might be taking part in Halloween festivities this year. Are you planning on taking your children or grandchildren out trick-or-treating or even just people watching? Either way, we want to make sure that you have all the tips [...]
What is inflammation? Inflammation is your body’s natural way of protecting you from illness and infections caused by viruses and bacteria. Inflammation in some ways can be good as it allows the body to recover from things like injury, illness, and infection. In short, it can be useful, but may also cause some discomfort. Chronic [...]
NEXT CLASS: Thursday, September 30, 2021, 6:30 pm TOPIC: How Not to Throw Your Back Out of Whack LOCATION: ONLINE webinar on Zoom! It couldn't be any easier to join our workshop since it will be held virtually. COST: FREE! But space for this webinar is limited and you MUST RSVP to get a link [...]
Do you have lower back pain that just won’t go away? Have you tried the Sacro Wedgy yet? If not, here are some things that the Sacro Wedgy can do for you! The Sacro Wedgy can help relieve back pain by stabilizing, cradling, and elevating the sacrum. Here is a quick anatomy review for [...]
NEXT CLASS: Thurs, March 18, 2020, 6:30-7:30 pm TOPIC: How to Work from Home Pain-free LOCATION: Innovative Physical Therapy Ponte Vedra 232 Canal Blvd Unit 2, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082 COST: FREE! But space is limited and you MUST reserve your spot via the registration form to the right. We will contact you [...]
Belly breathing: This breathing technique will allow you to maximize your oxygen intake while you are running. This technique works by contracting the diaphragm which creates space in your chest allowing your lungs to expand to take in more oxygen. The best way to get a feel for belly breathing is to practice this before [...]
Many of you are working from home and it is important that you are sitting the correct way! Working hours at a time in the same position, your sitting posture could suffer. Here are a couple of tips to ensure you are sitting the right way. Make sure your chair is at the correct [...]
Have you seen those circular bruises some athletes have on their body? That’s cupping and it’s not just for show! Cupping is great to increase blood flow and decrease pain. What is Cupping? Cupping is a type of therapy treatment that uses suction cups that are pumped on the skin. The air inside the [...]
