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. [...]
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 [...]
