If you have to move your whole chest and body, when all you want to do is turn your head and look over your shoulder, that's a sign that something is VERY wrong. And its likely been building for months. Let's talk about what not to do: The obvious is painkillers. DON'T [...]
Often there are two types of people that enter an outpatient physical therapy clinic following a surgery. Person number 1 is the individual who is excited to start because they want to do as much as they can with the idea that "more is better." They are consistently calling to make an appointment for the [...]
Are you afraid of falling? Do you feel off-balance? Are you unsure of how to get up after a fall? You may benefit from a falls screening, prevention program, and a lesson on fall recovery skills! Did you know? 25-30% of adults 65 years and older fall annually Falls are the leading cause of death [...]
Cupping therapy has been around for many years and is based on ancient Chinese medicine. This modality is now used widely across the world as an adjunct to rehabilitation to facilitate healing and promote a healthy well being. At this time, there are limited controlled trials to support the benefits of cupping, yet people continue [...]
Do you have trouble sleeping? How many times do you wake up and have increased neck or back pain in the morning that takes forever to loosen up and feel better? Have you ever had your sleep position evaluated in order to improve your sleep? Are you dreaming at night when you sleep? Did you [...]
Do you have Diastasis Recti Abdominis? Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) is the separation of your rectus abdominis. If you are pregnant or overweight, you may be at risk for this dysfunction which causes a small bulge either above or below your naval. This separation can increase the risk for hernias, urinary tract infections, and an [...]
How much television do you watch? Could this impact your likelihood to develop a disability later in life? Recent studies show that people from the age of 50-71 years old that watch more than 5 hours of television a day and spend fewer than 3 hours a week being physical active are 3 times more [...]
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that affects many individuals. This condition is a common cause of knee pain and disability in older adults. Options for interventions are often limited to drug therapy for pain relief, physical therapy, recurring injections and surgical interventions. The prevalence of knee OA is continuing to increase and researchers are [...]
Are you in pain? Have you had an MRI? Do the results from the MRI tell the whole story? Recent studies show that a large percentage of people with positive pathology in their MRI actually have no pain and experience no decrease in quality of life. Here are some statistics related to patients obtaining an [...]
Can my diet influence my pain? This is a question many may not think to ask, but it's an extremely relevant issue when it comes to managing your pain and healing your body from an injury. Food nourishes our body, so choosing nutrient dense foods provides our body with the nutrients to heal. Nutrient dense [...]
