There is no ONE special pillow that will guarantee you will not wake up with neck, shoulder or back pain. The key to maximizing your comfort while sleeping is ALIGNMENT! Therefore, you have to consider several factors and determine the type of pillow that will support your neck and shoulders to maintain optimal [...]
NEXT CLASS: Wed, March 11, 2020, 6:30-7:30 pm TOPIC: Knee Pain LOCATION: John Goetze Physical Therapy Beaches 1400 Marsh Landing Pkwy Suite 112 COST: FREE! But space is limited and you MUST reserve your spot via the registration form to the right. --> WHO’S IT FOR?: If knee pain keeps you from walking on [...]
We often have patients ask, "How do I buy the right shoes?" Great question, and there is more to it than you think. Of course, find the shoe you like – the price, fit, color, brand, form, function and style that you want, but don’t stop there! Make sure that shoe is right for you! [...]
Cupping is a therapy treatment using suction from a specified cup on the surface of the skin. With the cup on the surface of the skin, the air is then extracted from the cup causing the skin to be lifted and separated from the fascia layer just beneath it. Instead of just leaving the cup [...]
Before starting physical therapy, some general questions that you may want answered are: What does a physical therapy session consist of? Is physical therapy something that I want to do? Is physical therapy right for me? Of course you could always google your questions, or ask around to see what others may think. The truth [...]
A common question we get from patients is: “What is the difference between muscle soreness and pain?” To answer this question you have to better understand what causes each. For example, you go to the gym and participate in a new activity, and afterwards you’re feeling some discomfort within or around the particular area involved [...]
Plantar fasciitis is when the thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot, which also connects your heel to your toes, becomes inflamed. It is a common condition that can be made worse from: Increased level of activity Running on hard surfaces Recent increase in weight gain What you need: Somewhere [...]
Frequently, we get questions from our patients about the Keto Diet. As of right now, the Keto Diet is a fad that is still growing. With this Diet increasing in popularity, there are more people interested in what it is, what it does, and how they can do it themselves. Overall, it is an effective [...]
Patients often ask us, “What is the best chair support I can buy, or what is the best back support I can get?” With respect to your back health, the most important aspect of sitting is having proper alignment. Chair supports help you sit up straighter or sit up taller, but their goal is for [...]
A question our patients frequently ask is, “Should I use Heat or Ice?” Our general rule of thumb on this topic is: When in doubt, USE ICE! You don’t want to make the mistake of using Heat if you have inflammation. WHEN TO USE HEAT: Generally, heat is used to help open your blood vessels. [...]
